Executive Pastor: Church Operations & Leadership

JustChurchJobs, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b matching up to 5%

Flexible Full-Time

32–35 hour workweek

Job summary

JustChurchJobs, Inc. seeks an Executive Pastor to serve as the chief administrative and operational leader for a ~150-member church.

You will partner with the Lead Pastor on strategy, staff management, and day-to-day operations to fulfill the church's mission and vision. The role emphasizes spiritual maturity, organizational excellence, and strong financial stewardship, with visible leadership across ministries and volunteers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ministry leadership or executive leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in church/organizational leadership, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Lead Pastor to implement the church's vision and strategic goals.
• Lead ministry planning and organizational development.
• Coordinate annual ministry goals and evaluate progress.
• Foster unity and collaboration among staff, elders, trustees, and ministry leaders.
• Supervise church staff and ministry leaders.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and performance evaluations.
• Recruit, train, and develop ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Promote healthy communication and accountability across ministries.
• Oversee daily church operations.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and organizational systems.
• Ensure legal compliance, insurance coverage, and risk management.
• Work with the Lead Pastor and trustees to prepare the annual budget.
• Monitor ministry spending and financial accountability.
• Review financial reports with church leadership.
• Encourage wise stewardship of church resources.
• Ensure ministries have the resources necessary to accomplish their objectives.
• Coordinate ministry calendars and church-wide events.
• Resolve operational challenges between ministries.
• Support volunteer recruitment and leadership development.
• Participate in worship services and church life.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for elders and trustees.
• Implement board-approved policies and initiatives.
• Assist with long-range planning and church health assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in church/organizational leadership, business administration, or related field

Tools

Church management software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

JustChurchJobs, Inc. seeks an Executive Pastor to serve as the chief administrative and operational leader for a ~150-member church.

You will partner with the Lead Pastor on strategy, staff management, and day-to-day operations to fulfill the church's mission and vision. The role emphasizes spiritual maturity, organizational excellence, and strong financial stewardship, with visible leadership across ministries and volunteers.