Executive Pastor
New Life Evangelical Free Church
Watertown, South Dakota
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Job Description
Revised October 7, 2005
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Purpose: To assist the Senior Pastor with the implementation of his vision and spiritual direction, so that the Senior Pastor can continue his main responsibility of "teaching and preaching of God's Word." The desired end would be to increase the Senior Pastor's time with the Staff for the purpose of relationship, vision and ministry, yet decrease his actual time and involvement in the implementation of the vision.
Execute the vision of the senior pastor throughout the church leadership structure
1. Meet regularly with the Senior Pastor for discipleship, prayer and planning.
2. Attend the Elder Meetings to bring updates and input for the church's progress.
3. Commit to the vision and become creatively involved in its development.
4. Set goals and evaluate our effectiveness in the five purposes of the church.
5. Develop the leadership structure of the church and oversee its efficiency and effectiveness
6. Commit to excellence in all aspects of the ministry.
7. Commit to mobilizing and coaching, so that the ministry remains in the hands of the people (Ephesians 4:12).
8. Lead the Equipping Staff and Support Staff
a. Set and track specific, measurable goals to insure that the vision is being achieved;
b. Equip them for leading their Ministry Team meetings.
c. While the Senior Pastor builds relationship, mentors and presents vision in the Equipping Staff meetings, the Executive Pastor creates the agenda and leads the remainder of the meeting to implement the vision.
d. Oversee the budget development, budget adherence and cash flow with the Treasurer.
9. Streamline job descriptions, communication and authority paths that maximize personal creativity, strengths, efficiency and effectiveness, while minimizing bureaucracy.
10. Oversee the launching new ministries that the Lord raises up, that they are consistent with the Church's vision, values and purposes
11. Direct the hiring of staff and also the formal procedure in dismissing or repositioning of staff.
12. Handle personnel conflicts and troubleshoot program and ministry challenges.
13. Establish church policies and procedures that effectively facilitate the vision.
Lead the Adult Ministries Team
1. Schedule and lead the Adult Ministries Team meetings, to equip, guide and encourage the leaders.
2. Develop a streamlined, coordinated strategy for ministry for the Adult Ministries - based on the Church's vision, values and purposes.
3. Guide the Adult Ministry Team in setting and tracking specific, measurable goals to insure that the vision and purposes are being achieved.
A Brief History of New Life Church
New Life Evangelical Free Church is located in eastern South Dakota, one hundred miles north of Sioux Falls on Interstate 29. It is a growing city of about 20,000 people and approximately 80,000 within an hour's drive.
The church was started in October of 1989 as a joint effort of the Northern Plains District of the EFCA and several families in Watertown. As God brought them together they met in homes for Sunday services. Early in 1990 they began to meet in rented quarters in a local school. A new building along busy Highway 20 was constructed in 1996. In 2002 a huge addition tripled their space, with offices and a new state-of-the-art auditorium which can seat over 600.
Through an exciting vision for reaching their community with the good news of Jesus Christ, they have grown to the current average Sunday attendance of about 350. Their passion for evangelism and reaching those who have given up on God and the church, has not wavered. The morning worship is contemporary and seeker sensitive, but the teaching is aimed at spiritual growth for the believers.
John Grunditz was called to be their first pastor in June 1990 and he continues to serve in this capacity. The church is led by a board of elders. It has a full time Youth Pastor and Adult Ministries/Administrative Pastor. Also there are four part time positions: Children's Ministry Coordinator, Receptionist, Communications Coordinator and Custodian/Janitorial. Their Ministries are led by lay Ministry Leaders, who together form the Ministry Council.
Contact Information
Send a resume to: Melinda Wirkus New Life Evangelical Free Church
