Believe it or not, the Executive Pastor Job Description posted a long time ago, continues to be by far the most popular post here on Executive Pastor Online. Here's a bit more detailed breakdown of the position. Take a look. The Executive Pastor Is ... Leader Chief Operations Officer (COO) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Coach Peacemaker Human Resources Manager Chief Security Officer … [Read more...]
Executive Pastor Job Description
General Description The Executive Pastor is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of church staff, leading all functional areas in the accomplishment of the church’s mission. This includes outreach, arts, pastoral care, group life, student and children’s ministry areas as well as strategic planning, finance, administration, human resources, and operations. Essential Job Functions Support the … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is A “Coach”
Another Important Role Of The Executive Pastor
Much of my time in the office and on Sunday mornings was spent coaching staff and volunteers. It's interesting. In thinking about this topic, I checked out Wikipedia and Dictionary.Com to get a definition of the word "coach." There were many. I guess the most relevant description came from Wikipedia: "Coaching - the practice of guiding an individual through a process." That's pretty much it. Right? As coaches, … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is The “Chief Operations Officer”
Ensuring The "Operational Readiness" Of The Church Is One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor
The executive pastor is directly responsible for the church's "operational readiness." Much of this activity is focused on the site and facilities, but many other details require the executive pastor's attention. Every ministry area has an "operational" component, and ministry leaders often rely on the executive pastor for advice, consultation, and many times permission to "do stuff." As executive pastor, I would … [Read more...]
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