Qualifications for employment at Church at the Cross include a life commitment to Jesus Christ, a written agreement with the Beliefs and Governance statements of Church at the Cross, and a work history and lifestyle consistent with biblical principles. Must be an existing member of Church at the Cross or willing to become one.
The Executive Pastor and his family (if applicable) are expected to be Jesus-centered with a vibrant and growing relationship with Christ and to be deeply immersed in the community life of Church at the Cross. The Executive Pastor must meet the qualifications of an Elder in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
Job Description:
The Executive Pastor will oversee all aspects of the church’s ministry execution, including building teams, staff development, overseeing ministry budgets, and developing annual plans.
Accountable to: Elders
Position Status: Full-Time
Spiritual Gifts: Leadership
Requirements:
- Committed to being a Covenant Member of Church at the Cross
- Faithful in financial stewardship
- Involved in a Life Group
- Embraces the Mission, Vision, and Values of CATC in his personal life
- Highly motivated, self-disciplined, and flexible
- Gifted and competent leader, communicator, strategist, developer of leaders, and manager of people
General Duties and Responsibilities – Strategy and Planning
- Help guide ministry philosophy and strategy
- Assist in the high-level organizational architecture of the church, staff, and ministries
- Assist in the creation of language, both written and oral, to communicate vision
- Assist in aligning church resources to the execution of ministry strategy
- Encourage and ensure healthy collaboration between ministries
- Work with Ministry Leads on various initiatives
- Meet regularly with Elders for prayer, communication, and oversight
- Lead the Executive Staff meetings dealing with the day-to-day operations of ministries, church-wide issues and opportunities, and encouragement
- Regularly meet with Ministry Leads on an individual basis to provide accountability and cover more tactical and logistical issues to ensure excellent execution of ministry
- Create/review ministry proposals
- Assess ministry effectiveness along with Elders and Executive Staff
General Duties and Responsibilities – Personnel Development
- Establish consistency between gospel-centered mission and gospel-centered work environment
- Maintain accessibility to the staff to provide care, love, direction, and oversight
- Lead out in staff development through retreats and individual growth opportunities/plans
- Assist with staff communication to provide pertinent information and reinforce a culture of remembrance and celebration
- Support monthly staff worship and luncheon celebrations
- Work with staff members to develop gifting and self-awareness
- Lead and develop leaders
- Serve various ministries by speaking to their leadership or participating in their ministry, etc.
- Serve as an advocate for the staff
General Duties and Responsibilities – Administration
- Faithfully maintain CATC employee guidelines and standards
- Perform various administrative duties
- Maintain financial integrity and budgetary responsibility, and lead Ministry Leads to do so as well
- Attend required staff events
- Lead team through annual planning exercise
- Lead team through annual personnel reviews and quarterly check-ins
- Act as the team’s advocate in Lead Team meetings (twice monthly)
- Perform various duties as assigned
