Executive Pastor
REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor
WHAT IS THE JOB?
The Executive Pastor of Ministries will provide strong, grace-filled leadership to ministry staff across departments, implementing the vision of the church on behalf of the Lead Pastor.
GOALS AND OUTCOMES
Vision
Assist Lead Pastor in developing and clarifying vision.
Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to fulfill the vision.
Implement the vision with key staff.
Become chief spokesperson for implementing vision.
Strategic and Scenario Planning
Coordinate (strategic and scenario) planning process with Lead Pastor and key staff.
Work with the Lead Pastor to develop and clarify major objectives and goals.
Assures development of volunteer leadership training and oversight of their ministries by ministry leaders.
Works closely with the Executive Pastor of Operations to ensure success of churchwide and team specific “Wildly Important Goals.”
Ministry Staff
Works with the staff team to implement vision.
Manages and evaluates staff by OKRs.
Lead monthly staff meetings, outings, and other staff development opportunities as needed.
Gives support, encouragement and oversight to ministry team leaders to ensure their understanding of vision.
Administer and oversee Residency and Intern programs.
Assists in hiring and onboarding with new staff positions and transitions.
Creates an environment for all staff to be creative, feel valued and cared for.
Serving as a Pastor
Preach, teach, and host worship services as needed.
Lovingly pray, counsel, and serve members of the church community.
Perform weddings and funerals.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING?
3+ years of experience in a similar role
Proven track record of relational leadership and coaching
Clear calling to a second chair leadership role
High emotional IQ to lead a fast-paced and creative team
A pattern of character and integrity in your life and leadership
WORK PERKS
When you join The Summit team, our prayer is that your skills will be sharpened, your leadership will grow and your faith will be deeper. And while the biggest perk to working at The Summit is doing work that makes an eternal difference, you’ll find that’s not the only benefit we offer:
Flexible work arrangements
Generous and immediate paid time-off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer 403(b) contribution match
Casual dress code
Professional development funds
An incredible collaborative work environment
Paid leave of up to a week to fulfill missions in the community and beyond
And so much more!
ABOUT US
Our mission is to help people Follow Jesus and Find Life. Our core values are:
Jesus First
The Bible Guides
People Need People
The Future is Everything
Give Generously
Contribute More Than You Consume
The Summit is building a church that is FOR the community. We are looking for new ways for our community to connect with things happening both inside and outside the church. We want to work alongside people like you– dreamers, innovators, and deeply committed Christ followers– to create new avenues for people to deepen their intimacy with God.