Executive Pastor 2016

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Executive Pastor | Carlisle Campus The role of the Executive Pastor (XP) is to assist the Senior Pastor (SP) in overseeing the life and direction of the church. This will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values, and strategy of The Meeting House and the ability to align staff and key leadership teams with its mission. As part of the Executive Team, the XP will offer pastoral leadership to the congregation alongside the SP and the Teaching Pastor (TP). The XP will ensure that the systems, practices, and policies of the church responsibly and effectively support its ministry activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Implementation Responsible for strategic planning and staff coordination in the execution of the church’s mission and vision. Define strategic goals and action plans. The XP will provide the catalyzing challenges and activities which allow The Meeting House to remain true to its mission and vision, and develop new ministry programs so that the church is appropriately responsive to identified needs and church health. This leadership and input will be provided through many activities, including: • Coordinating and leading staff meetings in partnership with the SP and TP; engaging other activities designed to clarify and execute The Meeting House’s goals and objectives. Facilitating regular meetings with the staff leadership team. • Providing leadership in vision casting and goal setting. • Along with SP, providing leadership to missions strategy, both local and global. • Monitoring the pulse of the congregation through research and evaluation. • Ensuring staffing, facilities and programs are appropriately and effectively aligned to best meet strategic goals. • Fulfilling other pastoral and administrative duties as requested by the SP. Staff Supervision and Development Along with the TP, provides leadership to the staff team and serves as personnel director for pastors and paid staff. The XP will work with the TP to lead, evaluate, and mentor existing staff in their respective areas of ministry and prioritize staff additions. Includes the following responsibilities: • Working with the TP to implement training and development of existing staff. • Implementing the hiring and dismissal process following direction and guidance from the SP. • Providing coaching to the staff in the design and implementation of all church ministries including periodically evaluating appropriate changes to organizational structure. • Implementing strategies for salary reviews as part of the annual budgeting process. • Supervising human resources staff. • Overseeing insurance and other benefits, conducting performance evaluations, and providing on-going informal performance feedback. Administration Oversee and execute the administration of the church through appropriate staff, lay leadership teams, and consultants (as needed). Ensure the completion of business, facility, and logistical support functions through staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include: 


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• Serving as the chief financial officer providing oversight and direction in the large variety of financial functions of the church including: stewardship campaigns, cash flow, contributions, insurance, banking and financing, payroll, leases, budget development and administration. This work will be accomplished in coordination with our Director of Operations. • Overseeing campus development to ensure future facility acquisitions and expansions are consistent with the vision and values that drive The Meeting House’s ministry strategy. Providing oversight to property purchases and leases and the design, construction and operations of existing and future facilities. • Ensuring the church’s technology infrastructure creates efficiencies and allows for continued ministry growth and innovations. Primary technology systems include but are not limited to church management solutions (ex: Church Community Builder), accounting software, computer network, telecommunications and technology systems to support the creative arts. Marketing and Communications Responsible for protecting and promoting The Meeting House’s unique identity or “brand” through internal and external communications. Ensure that the message is communicated with quality and creativity and with the primary target, the unchurched, always in mind. • Assisting the SP, TP, and Communications Director with promotion of message series. • Giving direction to the marketing and public relations activities of the church (through staff and volunteers). • Reviewing communications guidelines and monitoring print and Web communications to make sure the message stays focused and consistent with the vision and values of The Meeting House. Reproducing the Church Recognizing that God is positioning The Meeting House to impact people’s lives beyond Carlisle and Dillsburg, the XP will actively pursue opportunities to expand ministries under the direction of the SP to reach more people for Jesus. This is accomplished by: • Continuing to develop a growth strategy that leverages the synergy of existing resources and prepares for expansion in the future. • Working to intentionally develop both staff and lay leaders with the goal of eventually seeing them take greater leadership and ownership of the work of The Meeting House. This entails providing them with skill sets needed to perform tasks, but also with the mind set and heart set of a follower of Jesus who believes the Kingdom of God should permeate every facet of their lives. • Working with the SP to partner with organizations to equip and invest in church planting initiatives out of The Meeting House including but not limited to: campus expansions, campus acquisitions, new church plants, and urban missional communities. • Supporting the SP in developing resources that help staff and lay leaders increase the impact of their ministry.

ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS Leadership in Communication Someone who can relate and engage in the lives of others. The ability to listen well, cast vision, and communicate effectively in one on one and small group settings. The ability to lead, mentor, and care for adults and develop them as true partners in ministry. Theological Acumen The ability to think theologically, and an awareness of different streams of Christian thought. An understanding and a general agreement with Anabaptist thought on Jesus, Scripture, two-kingdom theology, the peace position, and community. A general agreement with the Core Values and the Articles of Faith and Doctrine of the Brethren in Christ Church. The willingness and desire to continue learning without feeling threatened when beliefs are challenged.

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Cultural Awareness The ability to think and speak cross-culturally and cross-generationally, and staying informed with what is happening in the world politically, culturally, and socially, in order to better relate the Gospel in a changing world. Administrative and Computer Skills Basic administrative skills such as calendar management, prompt verbal and electronic communication, and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The ability to manage time and hit deadlines in a team environment. An ideal candidate would have excellent computer skills and be comfortable with either Mac or Windows environments, computer databases, basic HTML, a variety of software environments, and spreadsheets.

REQUIREMENTS Education / Experience • A long track-record of either staff or lay leader experience in the local church. • Bachelor degree from an accredited college or seminary. • Experience in a leadership and/or coordinator role (overseeing projects, managing people, etc.). • A healthy understanding of team leadership, budgeting, business, marketing, etc. Personal Traits • Ability to lead by example and cultivate a positive spirit throughout the church family. • Ability to represent Christ and His Church well in the community at large. • Align with the vision, core values, and doctrine of The Meeting House. • Self-motivated and able to work independently while also being able to function cooperatively as a member of the Executive Team, while simultaneously building one’s own team as appropriate. • Transitional leadership; the ability to take a ministry in new directions as a process that occurs over time. • A passion for Jesus and His mission in the world.

THE MEETING HOUSE EXECUTIVE TEAM A Few Words About Our Leadership Model Conduct a survey of larger churches and you’ll find that their leadership models vary wildly. We felt it important to briefly outline how the Executive Pastor position fits into the organizational structure of The Meeting House. Our Executive Team consists of three people: our Senior Pastor, our Teaching Pastor, and our Executive Pastor. While the XP and TP report to the SP, this triad works as a team in order to cast vision, lead the staff, and make sure the institution runs well (operations). Each of the Executive Team members speak into all three aspects of the organization, but the work of primary responsibility is allocated as follows:

Vision Casting

Staff Leadership

Operations

Senior Pastor

Teaching Pastor

Executive Pastor

Teaching Pastor

Executive Pastor

Senior Pastor

Having at least two of our Executive Team members be primarily responsible for these three tasks helps us share the load of leadership and collaborate well together. This close working relationship means that team chemistry is a vital aspect of the Executive Pastor position and requires trust and loyalty within the Executive Team.

tmh.church • 1155 Walnut Bottom Road • Carlisle, PA 17015 • 717.243.1863