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Executive Pastor

Date Posted: February 24, 2025
Hours Per Week: 40
The Chapel (aka Jacksonville Chapel)
Lincoln Park, NJ, USA
Job Type: Associate Pastor,Executive Pastor/ Director
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Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the mission and vision of the church are executed through the various ministries. While the Senior Pastor serves as the primary visionary leader, the Executive Pastor takes primary responsibility for carrying out that vision through leading ahigh-functioning team, strategic planning, and resource management.

Qualifications

Possesses a passionate relationship with God evidenced through frequent time in the Word and prayer. Has proven strategic leadership skills to lead the development of people, plans and objectives and maintaining an environment of healthy accountability for achieving defined goals. Proven effectiveness in team collaboration, coaching and mentoring staff with different skillsets and experience levels. Must possess solid biblical and theological understanding. Seminary degree is preferred. Must be ordained or pursuing ordination.

Supervisor

The Executive Pastor is under the direct supervision of the Senior Pastor.

Areas of Responsibility

Ministry Staff Leadership and Supervision

Serve as an active member of the Executive Team and Personnel Committee. Assist Senior Pastor in leading weekly staff meetings. Provide pastoral oversight to most pastors and directors. Provide coaching to the pastoral team by spending time with them, providing direction, challenging them to grow, listening to concerns, and encouraging their growth in Christ. Oversee the selection, development, evaluation, and termination of present and future staff. Help develop trust and unity within the staff and church leadership.

Developmental and Implementation of Stategic Plan

Along with the Senior Pastor and church leadership, participate in the development of the church-wide vision and strategic planning process. Ensure that all ministries are coordinated and integrated into the overall ministry vision. Consistently evaluate the overall progress on annual and long-term goals.

Serving the Church Family as a Pastor

Preach and teach as requested. Officiate at weddings, funerals, baptisms, communion, and other services as requested. Provide pastoral care through visitation and other forms of encouragement and shepherding. Demonstrate a Christ-like example to the church family.

Administration and Church Ministry Oversight

Oversee the budget development process in coordination with the Financial Administrator and Treasurer. Ensure that facilities meet the current and future ministry demands. Oversee the development of policies and procedures that enables effective and efficient operations consistent with the overall vision and objectives of the church. Uphold all safety and security policies.

Other Responsibilities
Serve on Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Personnel Committee
Serve as non-voting participant in Board Meetings.

How To Apply

Ready to Take the Next Step?
To find out additional information about The Chapel, please visit thechapel.org to discover our core beliefs, vision, and values and to learn about many other ministries of the church.
If, after prayerfully reviewing this information, you sense this role and church culture could be a good fit for you, please contact Dave Gustavsen via any of the options below.

DAVE GUSTAVSEN
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
(973) 334-6657