Administrative/Executive Pastor Search
Hespeler Baptist Church exists to glorify God by making disciples who walk worthy of the gospel (Matthew 28:16-20; Ephesians 4:1-3; Philippians 1:27). By God’s grace, over the last several years, our church has grown, our staff has grown, and we are looking for an administrative/executive pastor to help sustain the health of our local church as we worship our Triune God together. Please see the job description for the ways we desire that to happen.
In addition, we are looking for an individual who would share our particular vision to further develop our church’s pastoral residency program. In God’s providence, given the blessing of our proximity to Heritage College and Seminary, we long to provide even more opportunity for men to be discipled for pastoral ministry, not for ourselves, but to bless local churches beyond our own. This has long been part of the history and DNA of our congregation. We see the need for church planting, we see the need for church revitalization, yet upstream of both of these is the need for men who will lead and feed Christ’s flock faithfully.
If you believe fulfilling this role aligns with the gifts, experience, equipping and passion the Lord has given you, please send a cover letter with resumé to admin@hespelerbaptist.ca. To learn more about our church, please visit www.hespelerbaptist.ca
In addition, we are looking for an individual who would share our particular vision to further develop our church’s pastoral residency program. In God’s providence, given the blessing of our proximity to Heritage College and Seminary, we long to provide even more opportunity for men to be discipled for pastoral ministry, not for ourselves, but to bless local churches beyond our own. This has long been part of the history and DNA of our congregation. We see the need for church planting, we see the need for church revitalization, yet upstream of both of these is the need for men who will lead and feed Christ’s flock faithfully.
If you believe fulfilling this role aligns with the gifts, experience, equipping and passion the Lord has given you, please send a cover letter with resumé to admin@hespelerbaptist.ca. To learn more about our church, please visit www.hespelerbaptist.ca
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lead Pastor, the Associate Pastor of Administration serves as part of the pastoral team, executing and supporting the Lead Pastor’s strategic leadership regarding Hespeler Baptist Church’s (HBC) mission: to glorify God by making disciples who walk worthy of the gospel. To this end, he must:
- Continually meet the qualifications of an elder as laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1-8; Titus 1:5-10; 1 Peter 5:1-4 (see Appendix A for more on qualifications).
- Work closely with the Lead Pastor.
- Provide discipleship and organizational leadership to Elders, Pastoral Staff, Ministry & Administrative Staff, Ministry Leaders, and Deacons.
- Oversee operational and administrative aspects of the church.
- Fulfill pastoral duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.
Preaching & Teaching (10%)
As a member of the pastoral staff, the Associate Pastor of Administration is responsible to use his ability to teach in the life of the congregation to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. To this end, he must:
As a member of the pastoral staff, the Associate Pastor of Administration is responsible to use his ability to teach in the life of the congregation to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. To this end, he must:
- Pray regularly and diligently for the preaching, teaching, and hearing of God’s Word at HBC.
- Be a student of the Word, able to defend and teach the truth through the enablement of the Holy Spirit.
- Prepare to teach and deliver appropriate content for those he is responsible to oversee and disciple.
- Preach occasionally during Sunday services as assigned by the Lead Pastor
- Teach in various settings as assigned by the Lead Pastor, or as requested by others and as he is available.
Leadership and Planning (30%)
Together with the Elders, Lead Pastor, and other key leaders, the Associate Pastor of Administration will develop and execute a unified vision that glorifies God by making disciples who walk worthy of the gospel. To this end, he must:
Together with the Elders, Lead Pastor, and other key leaders, the Associate Pastor of Administration will develop and execute a unified vision that glorifies God by making disciples who walk worthy of the gospel. To this end, he must:
- Pray regularly and diligently for God’s leading and working in the direction and plans of HBC.
- Work with the Lead Pastor to oversee the development of goals and plans to accomplish HBC’s mission and vision.
- As chair of the Elders, or assisting the chair of the Elders, prepare for all elements of monthly Elders’ meetings.
- As directed by the Lead Pastor prepare for all elements of weekly pastoral staff meetings, which include Sunday service reviews.
- As directed by the Lead Pastor prepare for all elements of monthly meetings with all staff. As directed by the Lead pastor prepare for all elements of regular Members’ Meetings.
- Plan and prepare for each Sunday worship service, overseeing all ministry leaders and aspects of the service.
Oversight and Discipleship (30%)
The Associate Pastor of Administration is responsible to oversee and ensure that all operational aspects of Hespeler Baptist Church are conducted with an excellence befitting the glory of God. To this end, he must:
The Associate Pastor of Administration is responsible to oversee and ensure that all operational aspects of Hespeler Baptist Church are conducted with an excellence befitting the glory of God. To this end, he must:
- Pray regularly and diligently for these aspects of HBC’s ministry.
- Disciple and oversee HBC’s deacons (deacons of finance, missions, mercy, property, and administration, and others as needed).
- Disciple and oversee HBC’s administrative staff.
- Disciple and oversee ministry leaders involved in Sunday services, which he oversees.
- Oversee all HR matters relating to HBC staff.
Administration and Communication (20%)
The Associate Pastor of Administration is responsible to ensure that the vision, mission, purposes and plans of HBC are adequately and excellently communicated to the entire congregation. To this end, he must:
Directly oversee church software systems (i.e. Planning Centre, Subsplash)
Directly oversee the multi-platform communications strategy of HBC.
Work with pastoral, ministry, and administrative staff to ensure clear, timely, accurate flow of information to congregation.
The Associate Pastor of Administration is responsible to ensure that the vision, mission, purposes and plans of HBC are adequately and excellently communicated to the entire congregation. To this end, he must:
Directly oversee church software systems (i.e. Planning Centre, Subsplash)
Directly oversee the multi-platform communications strategy of HBC.
Work with pastoral, ministry, and administrative staff to ensure clear, timely, accurate flow of information to congregation.
Member Care (10%)
As a member of pastoral staff, the Associate Pastor of Administration will share as necessary with others in hospital visitation, home visits, counselling, marriages and funerals. The Associate Pastor of Administration, like the other Elders, is responsible for caring for a part of the membership and will fulfill all the duties assigned to that role. As he is available and as needed, he will meet with, counsel, encourage, and disciple members of HBC.
As a member of pastoral staff, the Associate Pastor of Administration will share as necessary with others in hospital visitation, home visits, counselling, marriages and funerals. The Associate Pastor of Administration, like the other Elders, is responsible for caring for a part of the membership and will fulfill all the duties assigned to that role. As he is available and as needed, he will meet with, counsel, encourage, and disciple members of HBC.
Qualifications
Personal, Spiritual, Character Requirements
- He must meet the biblical qualifications as laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1-8; Titus 1:5-10; 1 Peter 5:1-4.
- He must be a student of the Word, able to defend and teach the truth through the enablement of the Holy Spirit.
- He must pursue an exemplary Christian life which others will recognize and follow.
- He must meet the moral, spiritual, and practical qualifications in Appendix A below
- He must agree with the Church’s operating By-Law, Statement of Faith, and Biblical Morality Statement.
- He must comply with all the requirements of the Church’s Plan to Protect, including a clear vulnerable sector records check.
- He must have the gifts of leadership and administration.
Professional Requirements
- A theological undergraduate degree at a recognized biblical institution. A theological graduate degree (i.e. MDiv, MTS) from a recognized biblical institution would be an asset/preferred.
- Experience working as part of a senior leadership team in a mid-large size organization (church or otherwise).
- Experience in a local church as a staff Elder or lay Elder.
- Strong people management - team building, supervisory, mentoring and leadership skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven expertise and experience in implementation and oversight of administrative controls, and developing policies and procedures.
- Competency in financial management, controls and processes.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of IT.