Salisbury Church Job Description POSITION TITLE: Executive Pastor REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor POSITION: PURPOSE/ SCOPE: The responsibilities of the Executive Pastor focus on the ministerial or business functions of the day-to-day management of the church. The Executive Pastor ensures that the business affairs of the church, including the supervision of the staff and the appropriation of allocated resources, enhance and enable the effective ministry of the church. The role of the Executive Pastor frees the Senior Pastor to devote more time to preaching, teaching and mentoring. The Executive Pastor will play a significant role in the vision/strategic planning of the church and will help drive the vision throughout the staff as well as actively work with the Ministry Leadership. Major Job Expectations: Personnel Management / Staff Supervision & Development: o Direct and oversee annual evaluation process o Shepherd, guide, support and develop church leaders and maintain regularly scheduled contact with leaders o Implement an accountability system that ensures the church personnel are setting, measuring and achieving specified and objective goals in line with the vision and direction of the church o Responsible for hiring and dismissal of staff after consultation and guidance from the Elder Board o Maintain efficient and effective lines of communication between the staff, ministry leaders and Senior Pastor o Coordinate staff retreats o Manage personnel matters such as vacation dates, staff evaluations, interviews, training and professional development, and maintaining balanced work schedules Financial Operations: o Oversee financial record system and direct its operation o Periodic review wage/salary structures and make recommendations to finance committee o Budget planning o Prepare for yearly audit o Oversee financial data management o Facility budget and expenditures Administration: o Oversee development of and adherence to church policies and procedures o Meet regularly with the Senior Pastor to apprise him of status of church operations and staff activities o Assist the pastoral staff in goal setting, planning, prioritizing and ministry implementation o Evaluate insurance and benefit package needs of the church Strategic Planning: o Coordinate and lead weekly staff meetings and other activities designed to clarify and execute Salisbury’s goals and objectives o Coordinate with Senior Pastor in vision and goal setting o Monitor the pulse of the congregation through research and evaluation o Ensure staffing, facilities and programs are appropriately and effectively aligned to best meet Salisbury’s vision and mission. Ministries: o Maintain strong accountability with Salisbury ministry leaders in all areas of ministry for growth spiritually, numerically, and evangelistically o Perform pastoral functions or duties as needs arise or as directed by the Senior Pastor Facility Management: o Oversee the management and development of all facilities owned or operated by Salisbury. This includes scheduling and utilization of all facilities and ensuring the completion of business, facility, and logistical support functions through staff and lay volunteers. o Direct the maintenance program of the church; work with the appropriate committee to establish a maintenance and housekeeping schedule o Establish and maintain a facility use schedule o Maintain an inventory of church property and equipment QUALIFICATIONS: o Requires commitment to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally o Requires a high school diploma or equivalent o Degree preferred and/or experience related to administration/management finance or other comparable business or financial training o Requires the ability to listen effectively and to communicate clearly, both orally and in written form o Requires quality leadership skills o Requires exceptional administrative skills o Requires basic ability to use computer software, such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint o Requires passing appropriate background checks