What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operating Officer position at Madison Park Church of God, Inc.?

Date Posted : 12 / 04 / 2024

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Categories : Business / Finance - Discipleship / Groups Pastor - Executive Pastor - Facilities Management - IT / Technology - Non-Ministry (Other) - Administration / Assistant - Worship / Music Ministry - AV / Production - C-Suite

The WCC Chief Operating Officer (COO) fills the position of second in command to the Senior Pastor and oversees the Church's daily operations, including the management of facilities, office administration, and the coordination of various ministries and programs. The COO supports staff and volunteer coordination, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and maintaining HR policies and procedures. The COO works closely with the Church leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives that align with the Church's mission and vision. The COO must possess an outward perspective to seek opportunities to align the Church with external resources that can help offset expenses, find new revenue sources, expand ministry, and build powerful coalitions.

Responsibilities

Overall, the COO plays a crucial role in ensuring the Church operates efficiently, allowing the Senior Pastor and other ministry leaders to focus on spiritual leadership and community outreach. This position involves specific performance in Church Operations Management, Senior Financial Management, and Executive Ministry Leadership, ensuring organizational infrastructure, fiscal integrity, and disciple-making processes exist, are monitored, and maintained so the church fulfills its mission.

Church Operations Management :

Manages the daily facility staff and programming operations of WCC
Manages all administrative aspects of WCC Staff and Volunteers
Serves on the Wake Chapel Church elder team
Develops, tracks, and implements all Wake Chapel Church policies
Coordinates all legal matters in consultation with legal counsel
Assists in making and implementing key leadership decisions on behalf of the Lead Pastor and elder team
Oversees capital campaigns and / or projects
Provides leadership to all non-pastoral staff
Facilitates and co-leads staff meetings and weekly leadership meetings
Coordinates with Finance Committee and Treasurer Leads
Administers and oversees annual budget
Reviews, approves and supervises weekly & monthly expenses
Works closely with the Financial Accountant to maintain policies and procedures
Works closely with the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer to prepare financial reports to church membership annually
Serves as financial liaison between Financial Review Committee and Elder Team
Develops & presents financial report to church membership annually
Oversees all Wake Chapel financial activities, including reserved and designated funds loans, large gifts, etc.

Executive Ministry Responsibilities :

Provides direct oversight to various volunteer-led ministries, including ministries to men, women, young adults, and more.

Offers pastoral care, including benevolence, to individuals in the church, homeless and / or transients, as needed.

Potentially serves on the Sunday morning teaching team

Teaches and / or administrates the church New Membership classes

Works with the Senior Pastor and pastoral team in the development of short- & long-term strategic planning for the church

Attends meetings necessary for the accomplishment of team-led ministry

Qualifications / Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate Should Be Proficient & Confident in The Following Areas :

Taking initiative by providing vision & leadership for their areas of responsibilities

Strategic thinker and able to engage in creative & innovative solutions

Embraces ministry that allows space for spiritual gifts (ex. healing, words of wisdom, faith, and knowledge, prophetic, etc.)

Passionate, relevant, and engaging communication skills (1 : 1, team, groups)

Exceptional verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills for growing, mobilizing, and maintaining strong and effective teams

Able to manage large or complex systems for large church environments

Recruiting, training, leading, and caring for volunteers

Additional Requirements :

Commitment to their faith

Understanding of theological principles

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Managerial and supervisory skills

Passion to increase the church’s effectiveness and to help shape the spiritual lives of people through discipleship

Wholeheartedly supports Wake Chapel Church, direction, and statement of faith

Self-motivated, self-disciplined, highly motivated, and teachable

Team player and committed to unity in the workplace

Must pass a North Carolina state criminal record check, FBI criminal record check, and child abuse history clearances

Professional Qualifications :

Holds a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in pastoral ministry / biblical studies or business administration.

Experience serving in a mid-size to large church (400 ) strongly preferred

Experience leading and serving with others in a multi-staff environment

Eight or more years of church leadership and management experience

Computer Skills :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Accounting software; Inventory software; Payroll systems; Internet software; and Database software.

Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree (B.A) or equivalent from a four-year college or equivalent; or 8 to 10 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary / Benefits :

Salary will be commensurate with experience and will be discussed later in the interview process. Funds for health insurance (including dental & vision) are included in the overall compensation package. Benefits include vacation and retirement plan. The compensation package is evaluated on an annual basis.

All applications should be submitted to wccrecruitment@wakechapel.org

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