Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with CrossLife Church in Oviedo, Florida as they search for their next Executive Pastor of Operations. CrossLife is a thriving, multi-generational Southern Baptist church with over 5,500 members and a reputation for biblical preaching, vibrant worship, and a growing regional influence. The church is experiencing renewed vision under its new Lead Pastor and is strategically positioning itself for long-term, sustainable ministry impact.
The Executive Pastor of Operations will serve as the chief operating leader of the church, guiding staff, systems, and strategy to align with the overall mission. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping culture, driving operational clarity, and empowering ministry leaders to flourish. It's a role that requires both administrative expertise and pastoral wisdom.
The ideal candidate will be:
- A gifted leader who blends strategy with shepherding
- Experienced in managing church operations and staff development
- Skilled in organizational leadership, HR, finance, and ministry systems
- A team-builder with high emotional intelligence and strong communication skills
- Aligned with CrossLife’s theology, mission, and culture
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Pastor of Operations is a second-chair leader who partners closely with the Lead Pastor to ensure ministry execution is healthy, efficient, and effective. This role oversees the day-to-day functions of staff and operations, allowing each ministry to thrive within a unified and accountable structure.
In a time of cultural revitalization and organizational clarity, the Executive Pastor of Operations will bring cohesion and momentum to the staff while helping establish systems that enable sustainable growth. This is an ideal role for a leader who loves the church, leads with humility, and knows how to build teams that deliver ministry with excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and unify staff around a shared vision and operational clarity
- Oversee HR, facilities, finance, and administrative systems
- Support and coach ministry leaders for spiritual and organizational health
- Manage strategic planning and implementation across departments
- Facilitate staff communication, alignment, and accountability
- Champion a culture of excellence, collaboration, and care
Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above. Take the first step by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button to confidentially make us aware of your interest. By confidential, we mean that we won’t share your information or interest with this or any other church prior to a full discussion with you and your permission to do so.
The Fine Print
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