Shepherd Staff is excited to partner with Parkview Community Church in Glen Ellyn, IL as they launch the search for their next Executive Pastor. Parkview is a Christ-centered community known for its relational authenticity, deep compassion for the spiritually wounded, and a long-standing commitment to justice and inclusion. The church has cultivated a culture of grace, diversity, and practical biblical teaching that resonates with a broad range of people—especially families, young professionals, and those exploring faith after past church hurt. Situated in the heart of Chicago’s western suburbs, Parkview continues to be a place where people from all backgrounds can find belonging and purpose.
The ideal candidate will be:
- A relational, emotionally intelligent leader with a strong ministry background
- Skilled in staff management, team culture, and strategic execution
- Comfortable navigating a centrist theological environment with humility and clarity
- Competent in HR, budgeting, and organizational systems (without needing to be an expert)
- Experienced in leading change, aligning teams, and developing ministry infrastructure
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Pastor (XP) will serve as a key partner to the Lead Pastor in aligning staff, driving strategy, and supporting long-term church health. This role requires a ministry-minded leader who is also operationally wise—able to balance relational care with staff leadership, system improvement, and organizational execution.
This person will play a significant role in shaping Parkview’s staff culture, bringing clarity to roles and priorities, and helping the church build toward a compelling, unified vision for its next chapter.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop pastoral and support staff with clear goals and coaching
- Oversee ministry strategy, alignment, and execution across departments
- Strengthen staff culture and help re-establish workplace values and expectations
- Provide oversight to HR functions, budgeting processes, and facilities coordination
- Partner with the Lead Pastor to shape vision and long-term ministry direction
- Help evaluate and potentially lead future facility renovation or expansion projects
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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Please do not contact the church directly. Doing so will result in your information being forwarded to us. All applications for this position should come through the inquiry process here.
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