Description

Executive Pastor

New Life Bible Fellowship Church

Oley, Pennsylvania, United States

Denomination: Bible Fellowship Church

Church Size: Average attendance for 2024 has been 620+

Job Type: Full Time

New Life Bible Fellowship Church is actively looking for an Executive Pastor who will collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor to provide overall leadership for the church and to promote and maintain the mission of New Life Bible Fellowship Church, which is to Glorify God, Introduce People to New Life in Christ, and Grow Together toward Maturity in Him. In this capacity he will have primary responsibility for the business and daily operation of the church. He will also collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor to oversee the ministries of the church and provide spiritual care for the congregation. The Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor are together responsible for creating a collaborative atmosphere among the church staff and ensuring that New Life is an exceptional workplace.

We are a thriving Bible Fellowship church with an average attendance of 600+, and budget of $1M+, located in Oley, Pennsylvania approximately 55 miles from Philadelphia, in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Our staff also includes: Senior Pastor, Youth Pastor, Director of Children’s Ministry, Director of Worship Arts, and five other full and part-time staff members.  

Leadership of New Life would feel generally at home in ministry circles such as the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, IX Marks, the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, and Crossway. We are currently taking our congregation through one question each week from the Heidelberg Catechism.

If you are New Life’s next Executive Pastor, you are a team player that has at least five years of experience in a similar position and are able to lead the business aspects of the church as well as provide spiritual care for the congregation. You will also be in agreement with the Faith and Order of the Bible Fellowship Church (https://www.bfc.org/who-we-are/articles-of-faith/).

Responsibilities

Operations

·       Manage the Operations Staff and promote a collaborative environment to meet the needs of the church and fulfill ministry objectives.

·       Planning and oversight of the church budget and ensuring the financial integrity and health of the church, working closely with the bookkeeper and financial auditors.

·       Serve as the Church and Board representative in all contractual, business, financial, and legal matters.

·       Responsible for the creation of, maintenance, and ensuring adherence with, policies and procedures of the church (including HR, Facilities, Financial) that comply with regulatory requirements, protect the church, lead to efficient operations, and protect the name and reputation of Christ and New Life Bible Fellowship Church (NLBFC).

·       Provide oversight of the church facilities, facilities staff, and ensure maintenance needs are met as well as ensure safe and efficient use of space. This will include leading building and capital campaigns.

Ministry

·       Participate in quarterly, or bi-annual, planning, strategy, and review sessions led by the Senior Pastor, creating a calendar of scheduled events as well as their associated action items, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to ensure that action items are completed.

·       Engage in discipleship relationships and participate in providing spiritual care for the church. Teach and preach on occasion.

·       Participate in quarterly, or bi-annual, planning, strategy, and review sessions led by the Senior Pastor, creating a calendar of scheduled events as well as their associated action items, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to ensure that action items are completed.

·       Collaborate with other pastoral staff for oversight of various ministries such as Sunday School, Global Ministries, Life Groups, Outreach, Men’s and Women’s Ministry.

·       Collaborate with other pastoral staff for the creation of new ministries, evaluating their alignment with vision, priorities, and feasibility.

Qualifications

·       Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and demonstrates a vibrant and growing personal walk with Jesus

·       Meet Biblical qualifications found in Titus 1:6-9, 1 Tim 3:2-7, 1 Peter 5:2-3

·       Be in agreement with the Articles of Faith of the Bible Fellowship Church

·       Master of Divinity, or related Bachelors with equivalent experience, from an accredited seminary, divinity school or university

·       Have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar ministry position, either paid or unpaid

·       An ordained minister and hold credentials in the Bible Fellowship Church, or able to obtain them

·       Have a general knowledge of systems and finance

·       Have a general knowledge of HR law and related areas

·       Servant leader, who can lead and work well with others as a team player, can delegate, and can grow others

·       Ability to manage and maintain multiple competing priorities.

If this makes your heart beat a little faster, you just might be a good fit for us. Please visit our church website and apply at Executive Pastor Application - New Life Bible Fellowship Church

Requirements

How to Apply

Primary Contact: Todd Heath

Email: tpheath@gmail.com

Phone: (484) 650-2409

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