Operations Manager - Church Planting

Resonate Global Mission; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Retirement

Vacation & Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Job summary

Christian Reformed Church In North America Foundation seeks an Operations Manager for Church Planting. The role oversees daily operations, partnering with leadership to implement strategic priorities and ensure robust financial systems. The position offers a remote-friendly schedule and a strong benefits package.

Starting salary is $65,701 USD per year or $68,384 CAD per year, with a 36-hour work week and opportunities for professional development and cross-cultural engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, communications, or a related field.
• Intermediate experience in operational leadership and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience with project management technology and data systems.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Church Planting Core Initiative, overseeing logistics and technical support.
• Foster relationships with key partners to support the Church Planting Core Initiative.
• Assist with annual planning and budgeting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage financial administration and processing for the Core Initiative, including budgets, invoices, reimbursements, and expense reporting.
• Oversee operational systems and data reporting for Core Initiative metrics for timely decision-making.
• Identify and lead efficiency improvements across the initiative.
• Lead communications strategy implementation with senior staff and MarCom.
• Support fundraising by supplying information to Donor Engagement and Advancement Teams.
• Participate on teams related to operations and church planting priorities.

Skills

Project management tech

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional coordination

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management/related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Operations Manager - Church Planting

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026

Department: Resonate Global Mission

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Canada or USA

Description

PURPOSE

The Operations Manager oversees the daily management of the Church Planting Core Initiative, ensuring effective workflows, processes, and financial systems are in place. This role collaborates with the Director of Church Planting and the Senior Program Manager to implement church planting priorities and support the Church Planting Pathways outlined in the CRCNA 10-Year Church Planting Strategic Plan.

This position is full-time at 36 hours a week and offers a remote work schedule, an attractive benefits package including three weeks' vacation, retirement fund contribution, and more.

The starting salary for this position is $65,701/year USD or $68,384/year CAD.

The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such, we welcome & encourage all, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, and culture, to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

1. Provide operational leadership for the Church Planting Core Initiative, overseeing logistics and technical support.
2. Foster relationships with key partners as the primary liaison to support the Church Planting Core Initiative.
3. Assist with the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the initiative’s strategic goals.
4. Manage financial administration and processing for the Church Planting Core Initiative, ensuring accuracy across budgets, invoices, reimbursements, expense reporting, contracts, and program services.
5. Oversee operational systems and processes for Core Initiative metrics, including data collection and reporting for timely and accurate decision-making.
6. Identify and lead improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness across the Church Planting Core Initiative.
7. Manage the implementation of the Core Initiative communications strategy with the Director of Church Planting, Senior Program Manager, and MarCom Department.
8. Provide the Donor Engagement and Advancement Teams with information needed to support fundraising efforts for the Church Planting Core Initiative.
9. Participate on teams related to operations and provide support for church planting priorities within the CRCNA 10-Year Church Planting Strategic Plan.
10. Perform such other duties as assigned by the Director of Church Planting.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation, or of a church in communion with the CRCNA, and agreement with the doctrine of the church signified by signing a covenant statement.
2. Intermediate knowledge of church planting in the missional context globally.
3. A deserved reputation for integrity and trust when working in teams and independently.
4. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate work across teams.
5. Experience with project management technology and data systems.
6. Proven ability to manage operational processes efficiently.
7. Competence in financial management, including budget analysis.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills in verbal and written communication.
9. Displays a mature awareness and engagement of cross-cultural sensitivities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in business management, communications, or a related field is required.
2. Intermediate experience in operational leadership, cross-functional coordination, and administration is required.
3. Intermediate experience in church planting ministry is required; an emphasis in intercultural relations is an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel throughout North America and internationally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Regular travel within North America to church planting events, meetings, and training.

Full-time Benefits

Benefits may be pro-rated based # of hours worked per week:

• Work-Life Balance
• Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
• Benefits include Health, Welfare, & Retirement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world