Executive Director of Ministries
Beechwood Church
Holland, Michigan
This position is responsible for
- Day-to-day administration, management and operations of the church
- Continuing development of a strategic vision process which is endorsed by the leadership and the congregation
- Execution of an effective and efficient means for supporting the church’s ministries, resources and personnel; and,
- Assistance to the pastoral staff as needed for the ministry of the church.
Position Executive, Ministry Support
- Accountable To: Senior Pastor
- Ministry Target: Church in general
- Position Is: Paid staff
- Position May Be Filled By: Church member or non-member
- Minimum Maturity Level: Solid, very mature Christian
- Spiritual Gifts: Administration • Leadership
- Talents or Abilities Desired: Good organizational skills • Ability to lead others • Strategic Thinking • Proven business experience including finance • Solid Bible interpretation
- Best Personality Traits: Leader-dependable • Expresser • Team Builder
- Passion For: Assisting the pastoral staff and Consistory in leading the church
- Length of Service Commitment: Two years minimum
Anticipated Time Commitments
- Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Full time, off on Saturday and one day during week, not to coincide with the senior pastor, except for emergencies and special occasions.
- Participating in meetings/training: As required.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Manage the daily operations of the church.
- Conduct goal setting, performance reviews and staff training.
- Implement church policies and procedures under direction of the Consistory.
- Assist leadership in defining the dynamic vision for the church in accordance with Scripture and “The Purpose Driven Church.”
- Assist the church’s ministries in developing ministry plans that provide for achieving the immediate, near-term and longer-term goals and objectives.
- Together with the leadership (Elders and Deacons), provide oversight and administrative support to all established and new ministries of the church.
- Pray for and support the pastoral staff. Assist in solving ministry problems.
- Facilitate staff meetings and leadership training sessions.
- Help develop and oversee ministry budgets and monitor ministry expenditures.
- Develop and recommend strategies for ministry growth and program development.
- Coordinate all aspects of the church’s internal and external communications and media efforts.
- Assist the pastoral staff and Consistory so that foundational beliefs of Scripture are accepted, adhered to and promoted by all individuals in a position of leadership and ministry support.
- Assist in orientation of church leaders regarding church ministries and operation
