Executive Pastor

Executive Pastor of Northside Church of Holland

Position Title: Executive Pastor

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Relates closely to: The members of the Elder Board

Positions reporting to the Executive Pastor: Staff Pastors and Ministry Directors, Lead
Volunteers, and Northside Advisory Team

Purpose of this position:

To assist the Senior Pastor and Elders in providing leadership
for the development of the ministries of Northside Church, so that it fulfills its defined
mission and reflects the core values. Providing leadership would include the five key
functions of Mentor, Overseer, Administrator, Catalyst, and Minister.

Ongoing Responsibilities
Mentor Responsibilities—35%
This is the role of supporting and enabling people to meaningfully engage in the work
of the church. This includes supervision of Pastoral and Directorial Staff, volunteers
and (non-pastoral) paid staff.
1. To develop the pastoral team to provide leadership for the ministries of
Northside that are fulfilling their defined mission and reflect our core values.
2. To lead staff meetings and planning retreats.
3. Be available to the pastors, directors, and lead volunteers to assist in making
on-going decisions that are needed to keep the ministries moving forward.

4. To assist the Ministry Teams in fulfilling their assigned mission and tasks by
helping with their planning and budgeting processes, identifying leaders and
providing resources, support, and accountability.
5. To oversee the recruiting, selection, training, development, evaluation, and
termination of present and future directorial, office, and pastoral staff, except
the Senior Pastor. Church policy gives these responsibilities to the Executive
Pastor; however, when hiring pastoral positions, the Executive Pastor also
seeks concurrence from the Elders.
6. To recommend human resource policy and compensation guidelines to the
Elders.
7. To motivate and mobilize staff and other members of the congregation through
recognizing individual strengths, delegating responsibility and maintaining
reasonable oversight.

Overseer Responsibilities—25%
Analogous to a strategic planner. Differentiating this from the Administrator role, the
Administrator role says the church is firing on all cylinders, the overseer role ensures
that we’re going in the right direction.
1. To oversee the development and implementation of an annual strategic plan and
ministry plans.
2. To monitor and communicate the state of the ministry areas and staff
responsibilities so that things are headed in the same direction and Pastors,
Elders, and other leaders know how their part fits into the whole development
of the church.
3. To assist the Senior Pastor in giving direction through establishing and clearly
communicating vision, goals and plans to pastoral and office staff.
4. To oversee that the Elders decisions or actions are followed in the operational
services of the church.
5. To assist as or with the Moderator of the Elders in defining agenda, follow up
on past agenda items, and provide administrative support for the effective
functioning of the Elders.
6. To facilitate the flow of information to and from the Elders and provide current
information to them to aid in their decision making.
7. To avoid taking sides in conflicts between pastors and elders, he should listen
to each individual, make sure he understands, and seek to build united and

passionate submission to God in each ministry and in each relationship, and for
each individual.

Catalyst Responsibilities—20%
The Catalyst is the person who is looking ahead, envisioning what is on the horizon
and begins the process of orienting others toward the horizon goals.
1. To look for new ways of organizing, operating or ministering that will increase
the church’s impact and influence for the kingdom of God.
2. To look for best practices of other churches or organizations.
3. Meet with the Advisory Team to gather congregational needs and wisdom from
those involved in the life and care of the people.
4. To make recommendations to the pastoral team or Elders of things that need to
be addressed for the future development of the church ministries.
5. To work with the Elders to develop a long-term plan to ensure ministries are
maintaining purpose and focus.

Administrator Responsibilities—10%
Ensures the church ministries and operations are running smoothly.
1. To manage the on-going operations of church support services, such as,
financial functions, facilities management, communications, and personnel.
2. To identify and implement means to increase efficiency of church support
services.
3. To help coordinate the annual budget process.

Minister Responsibilities—10%
The Minister engages with people on staff, in the church or community on a personal
and spiritual level to encourage them to develop their relationship with the Lord.
1. To actively engage in an effective personal ministry to the congregation
through teaching groups or classes and having individual appointments.
2. To conduct congregational care visits, be available for counseling weddings,
funerals, etc. as needed.
3. To look for opportunities to share Christ and encourage believers to mature in
Christ.

Character and Competence of Executive Pastor
Personal Profile
● Professes Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
● Passion and joy in serving Jesus.
● Commitment to personal spiritual growth and a healthy, physical lifestyle.
● A strong, growing relationship with spouse and children (if married).
● A sense of call and willingness to serve in this position
● Consistent walk with the Lord which demonstrates faith, love, and obedience in
personal life and ministry.
● Demonstrates a consistency of character between his walk with God, how he
deals with people, and how he fulfills his responsibilities.
● Humbly receives instruction, gives instructions, forgives, and seeks forgiveness
for the purpose of maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Skills
● Team-based leadership abilities.
● Relational strengths/abilities.
● Communication skills.
● Multi-task oriented/organizational skills.

Education
● College and/or seminary degree in area of interest.
● Minimum four years' experience in local church, multi-staff ministry
● Commitment to life-long learning.

Salary : $50,000