JOB OVERVIEW
Heritage Baptist Church seeks an Associate Pastor for Operations to lead the non-ministry staff, oversee the church’s operations, and disciple the congregation toward biblical generosity. This role requires a passion for both leadership development (helping the staff team thrive) and practical stewardship (running stuff well and getting stuff done). The right leader will possess a pastoral heart and instinct, a passion for gospel ministry, and proven skill in organizational leadership and management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Elder Qualified – Is a man that meets the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
- Firm Beliefs – Affirms and adheres to Heritage’s Essential Doctrines and Historical Distinctives. As a believer in Jesus Christ, God’s Word is ultimate and authoritative over all areas of life.
- Gospel-Centered – Seeks to abide in Christ while speaking the Gospel to himself and others.
- Proactively Relational – Regularly builds healthy relationships by reaching out, listening, and loving others well.
- Can-Do Team Player – Offers patience and grace to others and is eager to collaborate, assist, and serve the interests of the team sacrificially.
- Eager to Grow – Understands that they have not yet arrived and can receive constructive feedback. Understands the value of continual, incremental improvement over an extended period of time.
- Clear Communicator – Represents himself and the church well through verbal, written, and nonverbal communication.
- Persistent and Focused – Can manage time, energy, and resources independently and responsibly so that he devotes himself to productive activities.
- Humble, Positive Leader – Has an authentic, joyful attitude and genuine desire and eagerness to engage, develop, and lead others while humbly giving himself to the task and people at hand.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Grow in the gospel by actively worshiping Christ in and out of Sunday morning
- Participate and relationally engage in the life and ministry of Heritage on Sundays, Wednesdays, and throughout the week.
- Serve as an active, vocational member of the Council of Elders
- Serve during non-weekend functions, as needed (special services, conferences, dinners/meals, etc.)
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and Sunday planning meetings
- Participate in the planning and administration of special events in collaboration with elders, staff, and deacon teams
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help to shape church and staff culture through healthy presence and effective communication that casts vision, creates unity, and advances the mission.
- Participate in conversations with Lead Pastor regarding overall staffing and ministry strategies
- Participate in weekly Sunday planning meetings
- Consult, assist, and troubleshoot with other staff regarding churchwide ministry initiatives. As needed, proactively speak into potential weak spots or possible areas for improvement to ensure alignment, effectiveness, and strategic development.
- Provide leadership and oversight to direct reports
- Office Administrator (weekly check-in)
- Finance Administrator (weekly check-in)
- Facilities Director (weekly check-in)
- Deacon Fellowship Team (monthly check-in)
- Deacon Facility Team (monthly check-in)
- Deacon Finance Team (monthly check-in)
- Manage the Operations of the Church
- HR: payroll; benefits; hiring and firing; review & evaluation; policies & procedures
- Facility: leases, operations, equipment, maintenance, & capital improvements
- Meet with the Operations Team quarterly to review insurance, employee handbook, finances, venue, and office space contracts, etc.
- Security Team: training; logistics; compliance
- Ensure that the emergency evacuation plan is up to date and clearly communicated.
- Oversight of church-wide communication
- In a nutshell: ensure the “business of the church” is executed well to facilitate and support the ministry of the church
- Manage church finances and develop stewardship and generosity.
- Help to set financial goals in collaboration with the Elder Team
- Create and implement strategies for member giving and stewardship
- Review monthly expenses and meet with ministry stakeholders, as needed, to evaluate spending
- Provide leadership to special projects, such as fundraising, church planting campaigns, church-wide celebrations, etc.
- Responsible for creating the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Team and Council of Elders
PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide a visible and accessible leadership presence during weekend services
- Preach and serve in other Sunday worship service roles as needed – e.g., call to worship, pastoral prayer, baptism & communion, etc.
- Teach classes and seminars as needed.
- Provide specialized pastoral care when appropriate – e.g., hospital & home visits, funerals, weddings, etc.
- Provide short-term individual counseling as needed
- Support, encourage, visit, and help those in need in our church and the broader community.
EXPECTATIONS & COMPENSATION
- Hours: 40-50 per week
- Salary: to be determined based on experience and stage of life.
- Benefits: health, retirement, days off, housing allowance, etc.
- Technology: laptop, cell phone, etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@hbclakeland.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
