General Information
Job Title:
Executive Pastor
Job Description:
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
To assist the senior pastor in providing leadership, vision and direction that
creates a life-giving atmosphere for church members and employees while
managing day-to-day administrative and HR duties
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Ability to communicate the Gospel through various means to people of all
ages
Ability to articulate and implement the vision of Calvary Tuscaloosa
Ministry experience that allows for staff mentorship
Knowledge of effective communication strategies
Managerial and human resources experience
Leadership experience in managing people
Computer competency in Planning Center
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership and Planning
Coordinating and leading staff meetings in partnership with the senior
pastor
Engaging other activities designed to clarify and execute Calvary's goals
and objectives
Facilitating regular meetings with the staff leadership team
Serving as a staff liaison to lay leadership committees
Providing leadership in vision casting and goal setting
Monitoring the pulse of the congregation through research and evaluation
Organizing and coaching leaders and volunteers to guide the growth,
health, and multiplication of groups and the church
Building systems and empowering people to lead in areas of discipleship,
membership classes, and local/global missions
Ensuring family ministry plan aligns with overall church disciple-making
process
Ensuring staffing, facilities, and programs are appropriately and
effectively aligned to best meet strategic goals
Fulfilling other pastoral and administrative duties as requested by the
senior pastor
Staff Supervision and Development
Supervising the staff as it relates to day-to-day ministry and operational
activities
Overseeing staff training and development
Implementing the hiring and dismissal process following direction and
guidance from the senior pastor and personnel committee in accordance with
the bylaws
Providing coaching to the staff in the design and implementation of all
church ministries including periodically evaluating appropriate changes to
organizational structure
Implementing strategies for salary reviews as part of the annual budgeting
process
Serving as human resources manager and/or supervising staff or lay leaders
performing these functions
Overseeing insurance and other benefits, conducting performance
evaluations, and providing on-going informal performance feedback
Administration
Providing oversight and direction in the large variety of financial
functions of the church including stewardship campaigns, cash flow,
contributions, insurance, banking and financing, payroll, leases, budget
development and administration
Providing oversight and direction in the analysis and revision of church
bylaws and/or governance when needed
Overseeing campus development to ensure future facility acquisitions and
expansions are consistent with the visions and values of Calvary's
ministry strategy
Ensuring that Calvary's technology infrastructure creates efficiencies and
allows for continued ministry growth and innovations
Reproducing the Church
Developing a growth strategy that leverages existing resources to prepare
for future expansion
Supporting the senior pastor in development resources that help staff and
lay leaders increase the impact of their ministry
Connections and Discipleship
Building systems and empowering people to lead in areas of discipleship,
membership classes, and local/global missions
Ensuring family ministry plan aligns with overall church disciple-making
process
ATTRIBUTES
Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Positive attitude and approach to problem solving
Strong organizational and time management skills with a pursuit of
excellence through attention to detail
High emotional intelligence with the ability to de-escalate potential
conflict
Fiscal competency
Ability to recruit, place, and develop people
Willingness to plan in collaborative environments
Long-term planner with a willingness to cast vision and think outside of
the box
Ability to cultivate a healthy church culture and staff dynamic
Position Qualifications:
Seminary degree required
5+ years of experience in a similar role
Application Deadline
07/31/2023
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$90k+
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Calvary Baptist Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
(205) 758-0495
[email protected]
Industry
Church
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
City, State
Tuscaloosa, AL
Description of Organization
Calvary Tuscaloosa exists to connect people to Jesus on our college campuses,
in our city, and throughout the world.
