Executive Pastor

Mount Olive Baptist Church seeks an experienced pastor and administrator to serve as Executive Pastor — an ordained Baptist minister who will provide ministerial and administrative leadership. Mount Olive is seeking a passionate, committed Minister of the gospel called to love Godʼs people and serve in congregational ministry through both pastoral and administrative leadership.

Mount Olive is a 153-year-old, predominantly African American Baptist congregation. It blends traditional Baptist worship with contemporary music and serves a multi-generational community across the Washington, DC, area.

Pastoral Leadership

Reporting to the Senior Pastor, the Executive Pastor provides pastoral and administrative leadership and assists the Senior Pastor in implementing Mount Olive Baptist Churchʼs ministry vision. Ministerial duties include preaching, teaching, officiating weddings and funerals, administering Baptism and Holy Communion, providing pastoral care, and representing the church in Baptist and ecumenical associations as required.

Administrative Leadership

Administratively, the Executive Pastor supervises office and custodial staff, leads the Associate Ministers, performs human resources functions in coordination with the Trustee Board, implements the Child Safety Program, develops administrative budgets, prepares the Annual Report, and oversees facility scheduling, maintenance, and security.

The Executive Pastor works with the ministerial staff, the Diaconate Ministry, the Trustee Ministry, and the Church Board to carry out Mount Oliveʼs ministry vision. The position serves as Vice-Chair of the Church Board.

Ministerial Duties

The Executive Pastor is under the supervision and direction of the Senior Pastor. The incumbent shall:

• Weddings: Perform weddings, as appropriate — ensuring that all aspects of the wedding are in keeping with biblical mandates, documented Mount Olive protocol, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Preaching & Worship: Preach biblically sound sermons and carry out other worship roles as needed.
• Funerals: Perform and/or officiate funerals.
• Ordinances: Perform the ordinances (Baptism and Holy Communion) according to the Baptist faith tradition.
• Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral care for congregants (hospital visits and calls, condolence visits and calls, baby dedications, etc.).
• Representation: Represent the Church at Baptist and other ecumenical associations at the local, state, and national level and throughout the community.
• Teaching: Develop and present biblically sound Bible studies, staff training, and seminars for diverse learners. Administrative & Managerial Duties

As the primary liaison to the ministerial staff, church officers, and ministry heads in carrying out the churchʼs programs and activities, the incumbent shall:

Key Responsibilities

Staff Supervision: Supervise church office staff, custodial staff, and any office volunteers, including monitoring attendance and leave records for submission to the Finance Ministry, and training and evaluating the work of said staff. Establish and document standard operating procedures for Church Office operations.

Associate Ministers: Provide leadership and direction to staff Associate Ministers, including the Minister to Youth and Children, Minister of Christian Education and Congregational Care, Minister of Outreach, and Minister of Worship & Arts. Work with the Senior Pastor to make final decisions on ministerial staff assignments.

Human Resources & Child Safety: Carry out human resource functions in collaboration with the Trustee Board; implement the Child Safety Program, including mandatory training and background checks for volunteers and paid staff.

Facility Vendors: Work with the Maintenance Committee and other appropriate Trustee Ministry committees to identify, negotiate, and work with vendors who perform work on church facilities.

Budgets: Develop and administer annual budgets for all administrative areas of the Church, including custodial staff, office staff, administration, and technology.

Annual Report: Produce the Church Annual Report to the Congregation, documenting the activities of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Facilities & Program Management

The incumbent is responsible for the general administration of the church facilities:

• Scheduling: Oversee the scheduling of all church and non-church related events, ensuring facilities are ready and available as scheduled (e.g., weddings and funerals).
• Maintenance: Oversee building maintenance in conjunction with the Trustee Ministry.
• Inventory: Work with the Trustee Ministry to provide an annual inventory report of all accountable church equipment and furnishings.
• Security: Assure the security of the church premises and property.

Physical Demands

The work is mostly sedentary; however, some standing, walking, bending, and carrying lightweight books and papers is required to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Level of Responsibility

The incumbent works independently under the direction of the Senior Pastor. Under the Senior Pastorʼs guidance, the Executive Pastor sets the overall objectives and priorities of the work and establishes deadlines so that it is accomplished in accordance with Church policies and accepted practices.

The incumbent uses initiative and discretion in interactions with staff, congregants, and visitors, and must possess a high degree of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Level & Nature of Contacts

The incumbent has contact with the Church Board, serves as Vice-Chair of the Board, and is a member of the Executive Committee. She/He has frequent contact with ministerial staff members and the Church Clerk, and interacts with the congregation and visitors in person, online, and by telephone in the dissemination of information.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Faith and Character: A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Baptist Tradition: A working knowledge of the history, teachings, doctrines, polity, and culture of the African American Baptist Church.

Business Administration: Commanding knowledge of standard business practices, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resource modeling.

Leadership and Communication: Excellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and organizational skills; strong written, speaking, presentation, administrative, and facilitation skills, with the ability to delegate, motivate, plan, and communicate effectively.

Pastoral Care: Ability to exhibit humility, patience, and empathy in the care of the church and community.

Church Management Systems: Knowledge of PowerChurch or comparable church management software and systems.

Office Technology: Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Financial Management: Effective budgeting and accounting skills.

Confidential Communication: Advanced interpersonal communication skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and information.

Theological Education: Master of Divinity degree from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited institution.

Ministerial Credentials: Ordained Baptist minister. Licensed ministers who are eligible for ordination may also be considered.

Ministry Experience: A minimum of five years in a pastoral position; experience in a mid-sized urban or suburban church or a similarly sized non-profit setting.

Business Education: Bachelorʼs degree required. Managerial Experience: Five or more years of

senior-level managerial/supervisory experience.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Training

Faith Tradition: Knowledgeable of the Christian faith and Baptist heritage.

Digital Proficiency: Knowledge of and experience in utilizing social media and technology.

Communication: Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Administration: Demonstrated strong administrative skills.

Communicating the Gospel: Demonstrated ability to preach and teach biblical principles.

Participation: Participate in and, if necessary, lead scheduled staff meetings and planning retreats.

Team Building/Leadership: Strong team-building skills.

Ministry Alignment: Ability to execute the vision and ministry goals of the congregation.

Expectations & Compensation

Position and Status : Regular Full-time / Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40-plus hours per week, to include Sundays, weekdays (currently Tuesday  Friday), occasional weekends and evenings, and availability for special ministry events.

Church Membership: The individual holding this position is required to be, or become upon hire, an active, covenant member in good standing of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, VA.

Relocation: Please note that this position does not include relocation costs.

Benefits: Mount Olive Baptist Church offers full-time ministry employees a benefits package that includes a housing allowance, participation in a group health plan, and participation in a 403(b) retirement program with disability and life insurance coverage. Annual vacation and sick leave are provided in accordance with the Mount Olive Baptist Church Human Resources policy.

Background Check & Drug Testing: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check through the Child Safety Program and drug testing for illegal substances.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Interested candidates should email the following to info@mtolivebc.org with “Executive Pastor Searchˮ in the subject line:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position and relevant experience
• Video link to one sermon (delivered within the last 6 months)
• Video link to one teaching or Bible study session
• Transcripts for undergraduate and graduate programs (unofficial transcripts accepted for initial review; official transcripts required of finalists)

Finalists must provide three 3 letters of recommendation: from a Baptist pastor, a ministry leader, and an individual acquainted with the candidateʼs administrative experience and skills.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000