Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Faith Family Church in Apple Valley, MN as they search for their next Executive Pastor of Ministries. Faith Family Church is an authentic and genuine community, bringing together an eclectic group of individuals from various ages and backgrounds who share a common desire to deepen their connection with the Lord.
The Executive Pastor of Ministries plays a pivotal role as the organizational leader within the church, working in tandem with the Lead Pastor to implement the strategic direction and optimize human resources. This leadership position involves overseeing day-to-day ministry operations and providing overall guidance to the Leadership Team in various functional areas to fulfill the church's mission.
The ideal candidate will be:
- A proven and dynamic leader
- Gifted in organizational management
- A collaborative communicator
- Passionate about Shepherding others both within and outside of the church body
- Grace filled and compassionate
- Authentic and genuine
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role extends beyond mere organizational management, encompassing the overall leadership and direction of the Leadership Team. The multifaceted responsibilities, spanning outreach, media arts, pastoral care, small groups, and strategic planning, reflect a holistic approach to ministry that aligns with the vibrancy and energy characteristic of Faith Family Church.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implementation of Directional Leadership:
- Execute the visionary direction set by the Lead Pastor.
- Clearly and effectively communicate the Lead Pastor's vision and mission to downline leaders, ensuring successful initiative implementation.
Support of Lead Pastor:
- Assist the Lead Pastor in accomplishing the church's mission through evaluation, decision-making, planning, and overall leadership of the church team.
- Oversee the organizational planning of major church events.
- Act as a filter between church attendees and the Lead Pastor when the latter is unavailable or occupied in other ministry areas.
Pastoral Duties:
- Shepherd the congregation and community in collaboration with the Lead Pastor.
- Manage relationships within and outside the church, addressing regular and problem areas.
- Participate in worship services as needed and undertake pastoral duties, including teaching, discipling, performing weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion.
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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