Executive Director

Christ Church is a dynamic and growing non-denominational church founded in 2023 as an independent congregation with an evangelical Wesleyan theology. We are seeking a passionate and visionary Executive Director to join our senior staff. In this pivotal role, the Executive Director will lead the church through its next chapter of growth, helping us discern and execute God’s vision for the future — whether that involves staying in our current location, planting new churches, or establishing a new campus. Our church, now two years old with approximately 900 weekly attendees, is operating in a lean, start-up mode, and we need an experienced, Spirit-led leader to help guide us through this season of transition. The Executive Director will oversee key areas of church administration, including facilities, communications, finance, human resources, and technology. While the role is responsible for strategic planning, administrative excellence is essential to ensure the day-to-day operations align with the church’s vision for growth and ministry. As a member of our senior staff, the Executive Director will partner with the lead pastor, staff, and elders to ensure that Christ Church remains faithful to our mission of Loving Christ and Loving Like Christ.

Ideal Candidate

This is a unique opportunity for someone deeply committed to Christ and to the mission, vision, and values of the church, actively participating in the life of the congregation. The ideal candidate will have a heart to lead in a fast-paced, lean environment, bringing strong leadership experience, spiritual maturity, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative can-do mindset to help us fulfill God’s calling through spiritual discernment, grace, humility, and integrity.

Job Overview

The Director of Administration is charged with coordinating, leading, managing, and organizing church operations in areas that include communications, facilities, finance, human resources, and technology. In addition, this position provides leadership with overall strategic planning for the church and is a member of the church's Senior Leadership Team.

Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, management, or related field with a master's degree in business or public administration being highly desirable.
• Experience in church operations or non-profit management is highly desirable. 
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and various types of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software packages including accounting, payroll, and database management. 
• Other skills and capabilities that are important for this position include: analytical, entrepreneurial, excellent judgment, financial, organizational, problem solving, professional demeanor strong decision-making, supervisory, strong verbal and written skills, and visionary.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to the lead pastor on overall planning and strategic operations for the church. 
• Provide leadership and planning for capital campaigns, long-term financing for church facility construction and improvement. 
• Provide coordination and management of future church expansions including site evaluations, potential site selections, and lease/purchase negotiations.   
• Serve as staff liaison and ex-officio representative to the church's Operations Council and Elder Council. 
• Attend weekly All-Staff meetings, and weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings. Be prepared to contribute and update staff on operational developments and future plans. 
• Active participation in the life of the church is expected.
• Provides fiscal oversight and management for the church which includes all accounting operations, auditing, budgetary preparation, corporate card management, and financial reporting.
• Provide direction and planning for the implementation of software and technology that assists staff with their duties and streamlining of church operations. This also includes coordination for contracted IT services. 
• Ensure all church benefit plans are in order and well-maintained and seek to enhance benefit offerings as market conditions warrant.
• Coordinate with the landlord and contractors and vendors regarding management and upkeep of the church's facilities. 
• Supervise operations and staff in the areas of communications, finance, and human resources area and provide overall direction and planning for these operational areas. 
• Ensure that church auto, liability, and property insurance are adequately in place and maintained. 
• Write, update, and manage key policies for the church including but not limited to the employee handbook, facilities use policy, financial policy, gift acceptance policy, and safety/security plans.