Executive Pastor

POSITION SUMMARYThe Executive Pastor (XP) serves as the key partner to the Senior Pastor in leading Calvary Church toward its mission of raising up followers of Jesus Christ. This role exists to ensure that vision becomes reality through clear systems, aligned ministries, and strong execution.The XP will lead the development of ministry systems, volunteer leadership pathways, and organizational clarity, helping Calvary move from a primarily staff-driven model to a leader- and volunteer-driven church.This role focuses on alignment, execution, and multiplication, allowing the Senior Pastor to remain focused on mission/vision, preaching, and spiritual leadership.CORE MANDATETo translate vision into action by building systems, developing leaders, and ensuring consistent execution across all ministries.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership and Organizational AlignmentMinistry Systems and ExecutionVolunteer Development and Leadership PipelineGuest Engagement and Discipleship SystemsStaff Leadership and DevelopmentOperations and Systems OversightOutreach and Growth Strategy SupportKEY RELATIONSHIPSSenior Pastor – primary partner; focuses on execution, alignment, and organizational healthPastoral Staff and Ministry Leaders – collaborates to ensure clarity, coordination, and follow-throughOperations Leadership – partners to ensure infrastructure supports ministryMinistry Staff – equips and supports leaders to multiply their impactQUALIFICATIONSWe are seeking a leader who has demonstrated the ability to bring clarity, alignment, and execution to complex ministry environments. We recognize that no candidate will embody every qualification perfectly. We are looking for a leader whose experience, instincts, and calling align with the heart of this role.College degree required.Experience and BackgroundExperience in a senior leadership role within a church of similar or larger size (or comparable leadership experience in a complex organization)Demonstrated ability to translate vision into actionable plans and resultsExperience improving ministry systems, processes, or organizational structuresTrack record of developing leaders and multiplying teams or volunteersExperience leading staff teams with clarity, accountability, and relational wisdomAbility to understand financial oversightHelpful ExperienceExperience in a multi-site church or similarly complex ministry environmentExperience strengthening assimilation pathways and volunteer engagement systemsFamiliarity with church management systems and data-informed decision makingExperience navigating seasons of organizational growth and changeCore CompetenciesSystems ThinkingExecution LeadershipOrganizational ClarityRelational IntelligenceLeadership DevelopmentSpiritual and Cultural AlignmentA growing and mature relationship with Jesus ChristAlignment with Calvary's theology, mission, and valuesA heart for building the local church and developing peopleA posture of humility, collaboration, and servant leadershipFINAL SUMMARYThis role is not primarily about managing operations. It is about building a healthy, scalable ministry system. The Executive Pastor will help Calvary become a church where:Disciples are formed, leaders are developed, and ministry is shared so that the mission can grow sustainably and effectively.J-18808-Ljbffr