What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Hollow Church - Executive Pastor - Operations & People Development position at Slingshot Group?
Long Hollow Church is a church of about 6,500 people, which is growing with young families. Though Baptist in its roots, the make-up of Long Hollow is very diverse– from those formerly unchurched to people who were raised in virtually any denomination. Long Hollow is a place where the Gospel is preached weekly, and the work of the Spirit is transforming lives. The Lead Pastor, Robby Gallaty, is highly relational and a highly visionary leader. He is an excellent, passionate communicator. Today, Long Hollow is a church with purpose and vision marked by growth and momentum.
Long Hollow is a church with direction, vision, biblical teaching, and transformative discipleship. They are on an incredible growth trajectory, and God is clearly blessing their ministries. Robby Gallaty leads with relationship and passion and seeks ministry partners to run with as they scale into the future. This is a unique opportunity to partner with a high-capacity team building a healthy culture. The right Executive Pastor will bring critical experience, expertise, and systems that synergize with the existing team to enable next-level growth.
SUMMARY
The Executive Pastor of Operations & People Development will be responsible to the Lead Pastor and the Ministry Advisory Council for ensuring the health & integrity of all business-related operations as well as all strategic efforts to acquire, develop & maintain the absolute best Long Hollow Church team members. They will provide organizational-level leadership to the paths, projects & processes which move the mission forward in all relevant areas of responsibility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finances & Budgets - Oversee all strategies to develop and protect finances, budgets, donor development, etc.
Operations - Oversee all facilities, projects and relevant ministries such as Legacy Park, Cafe, Food Ministries, etc.
Human Resources & People Development - Oversee all efforts to have the most healthy, highly-functioning staff & volunteer leadership across all church ministries.
Strategic Planning & Execution - Catalyze strategic planning conversations, provide clarity and metrics with regard to accomplishing all goals.
WHAT A STRONG CANDIDATES WOULD LOOK LIKE
The ideal candidate will have a business mind and a shepherd’s heart. They must be marked by humility and servant leadership. They cannot thirst for the “lime-light”
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing significant human & financial resources with the utmost integrity, preferably in a large church environment.
The ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy relationships & team-based ministry. They must be energized by deep relational connections with the rest of the executive team.
The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and finding ways to orient resources in a way that says “Yes” to ministry vision.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for ministries which protect & restore the soul of Christians and Christian leaders.
