Administrative Pastor - FBC Rincon

Administrative Pastor  - FBC Rincon

 

Administrative Pastor 

Operations w/ Oversight of Connections & Groups

 

Reports to: Lead Pastor | Full-time, exempt

 

Role Summary

The Administrative Pastor provides operational leadership that turns vision into execution. This role builds and maintains the church’s internal systems, rhythms, and follow-through so ministry happens with clarity and consistency. The role also provides oversight to Connections/Assimilation (First Impressions and Next Steps) and Groups/Discipleship, ensuring people can connect, grow, and serve.

 

What Success Looks Like

• Clear priorities, dependable workflows, and consistent follow-through across the week.
• Healthy, proactive operations (facilities, finance coordination, technology, safety, vendors, projects).
• A consistent guest pathway from first visit to next steps and serving.
• A healthy groups system with clear on-ramps and supported leaders.

 

Key Responsibilities

Vision to Execution

• Translate vision into annual priorities, quarterly goals, and executable plans.
• Maintain a simple execution system (owners, timelines, check-ins, outcomes).
• Track a small set of key indicators and project progress.

 

Administrative Systems and Communication

• Maintain the internal operating system (planning rhythms, calendar governance, documentation, communication lanes).
• Improve clarity and coordination so teams have what they need to execute well.
• Resolve operational issues and escalate only what needs the Lead Pastor’s attention.

 

Operations Oversight

• Oversee core operations directly or through leaders: facilities, finance coordination, technology, safety, vendors, and readiness.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

 

Oversight of Connections and Assimilation

• Oversee the Connections pathway: guest experience, follow-up, next steps, membership process, and serving on-ramps.
• Ensure Sunday hospitality is consistent and measurable.

 

Oversight of Groups and Discipleship

• Oversee the groups system: leader recruitment, training, support, and clear on-ramps for participation.
• Ensure groups align with the church’s discipleship philosophy and produce spiritual fruit.

 

Pastoral Presence

• Participate in pastoral care and key ministry moments as needed.
• Teach/preach occasionally as aligned with gifting and church needs.

 

Qualifications and Expectations

Character

• Mature follower of Jesus Christ with humility, integrity, and emotional maturity.
• Alignment with the church’s doctrine, mission, and values.
• Servant leadership and a shepherd’s heart.

 

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to build systems and manage projects in a ministry or organizational setting.
• Clear communicator who creates alignment, timelines, and follow-through.
• Comfort coordinating budgets, facilities, operational tools, and multiple moving parts.

 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (ministry, business, or leadership preferred).
• Seminary or graduate training preferred but weighed alongside experience.