Strategic Church Operations Leader

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc. seeks an Executive Pastor to partner with the Senior Pastor, guiding the church’s administrative, operational, and organizational functions with a pastor’s heart and strong leadership acumen.

You will oversee staff, ministries, budgets, facilities, and technology while ensuring effective communication and policy development across departments to fulfill the church’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Divinity or related graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of pastoral ministry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, management, and organizational development.
• Previous experience in a multi-staff church environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Pastor to evaluate ministries, establish strategic goals, and drive organizational development.
• Oversee daily operations and administrative functions of the church.
• Lead office staff, facility personnel, and financial team members.
• Ensure effective communication systems and processes across all church departments.
• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and denominational requirements.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership development for key staff members.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings, planning sessions, and team-building initiatives.
• Oversee hiring processes, performance evaluations, and professional development programs.
• Foster a collaborative and mission-focused work environment.
• Coordinate staff schedules, responsibilities, and ministry assignments.
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor and leadership team on long-term strategic planning.
• Translate vision into actionable ministry goals and operational objectives.
• Monitor and assess ministry effectiveness and organizational health.
• Lead change management initiatives and organizational improvements.
• Ensure alignment of all ministries with church mission, core commitments, philosophy of ministry, and vision.
• Work closely with financial staff to oversee budget development and management.
• Ensure proper financial controls and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, improvements, and space utilization.
• Oversee technology systems and infrastructure needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Provide spiritual guidance, support, and occasional pastoral counseling to congregational members.
• Conduct hospital visits, home visits, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Officiate weddings and funerals as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate pastoral sensitivity in all care situations.
• Preach and teach in various church settings (depending on gifting and desire).
• Coordinate special events, programs, and church-wide initiatives.
• Support ministry leaders in resource allocation and program development.
• Facilitate cross-ministry collaboration and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Strategic planning

Communication

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or related graduate degree

Job description

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc. seeks an Executive Pastor to partner with the Senior Pastor, guiding the church’s administrative, operational, and organizational functions with a pastor’s heart and strong leadership acumen.

You will oversee staff, ministries, budgets, facilities, and technology while ensuring effective communication and policy development across departments to fulfill the church’s mission.