Executive Pastor - Growth Leader & Church Planting

SBC Executive Committee; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Oaks Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a full-time Executive Pastor to lead through a season of growth, multiplication, and mission. You will partner with the Lead Pastor and Board of Elders to guide staff development, strategy, and healthy church operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, strategic execution, and a shepherding heart, with proven results in growing churches and a calling to develop leaders while keeping pastoral care at the center.

Qualifications

• Must meet biblical eldership qualifications.
• Graduate-level theological training required.
• Significant leadership experience in a growing church setting.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision into actionable plans and programs.
• Build and optimize systems to support healthy growth.
• Coach and develop ministry leaders and staff.
• Monitor organizational health and effectiveness across teams.
• Prepare the church for future expansion and plant readiness.

Skills

Leader ship

Strategic thinking

Staff coaching

Emotional intelligence

Pastoral care

Education

Graduate theological training

Eldership qualifications

Job description

The Oaks Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a full-time Executive Pastor to lead through a season of growth, multiplication, and mission. You will partner with the Lead Pastor and Board of Elders to guide staff development, strategy, and healthy church operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, strategic execution, and a shepherding heart, with proven results in growing churches and a calling to develop leaders while keeping pastoral care at the center.