Executive Pastor Job Description - Redeemer Church PCA

Sep 13, 2026

Executive Pastor position with Redeemer Church PCA, focused on implementing the church’s vision, mission, and values in partnership with Teaching and Ruling Elders. The role covers ministry oversight across community (small) groups, Christian education, and men’s and women’s ministries, plus operations oversight including human resources, organizational communications, and facilities governance. It also serves as a diaconate liaison, supports worship and preaching, and participates in staff and Session meetings, community group ministry, and denominational committee work, with ongoing spiritual growth and accountability to the Session.

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Executive Pastor Job Description

Desired Qualities

Ministry Oversight

Community (Small) groups

Christian Education

Men’s and Women’s Ministries

Operations Oversight

Human Resources

Organizational Needs

Facilities

Diaconate Liaison

Worship

Other Responsibilities and Expectations

Growth and Development

[www. redeemerchurchpca.org](www. redeemerchurchpca.org) Executive Pastor Job Description We desire an Executive Pastor who will work together with the Teaching and Ruling Elders of Redeemer Church PCA to gather people to Christ and equip them for his service. The Executive Pastor is primarily responsible for implementing the vision, mission, and values of the church. His key roles and responsibilities include ministry oversight, operations oversight, and diaconate liaison. Desired Qualities • Ordained or ordainable as a Teaching Elder in the PCA • Minimum of five years' experience working in an organizational leadership role • Mature Christian leader with a demonstrable relationship with Christ • Gifted in leadership, shepherding, organization, and administration • Proven ability to equip men and women to lead in the Church • Self-starter who works well on a team with other men and women and inspires others Ministry Oversight Develop, oversee, administer, regularly evaluate, and ensure the implementation of vision among the ministries of the church including: 1. Community (Small) groups • Recruit, train, and regularly support community group leaders • Promote involvement in community groups to the congregation • Research and present material to be used in community groups • Encourage the growth and healthy development of community groups 2. Christian Education • Develop and support family ministries including youth and children’s ministry • Work together with the Session for the oversight and teaching of adult and children’s Christian education (Sunday school as one example and/or special events) 3. Men’s and Women’s Ministries • Recruit and regularly support ministry leaders • Equip ministry volunteers with any tools, resources, curricula, or connections necessary to develop and maintain their ministries Operations Oversight Unify and coordinate the various aspects of the regular operations of the church including human resources, organizational needs, and facilities: 1. Human Resources • Oversee the administration of current church employees and ensure the proper creation and implementation of an employee handbook • Work together with the deacons, church administrator, and church CPA to make sure that employee HR needs are met • Carry out the specific directions of the session for any staff hiring or firing • Evaluate the staff and ministry leaders on a regular basis 2. Organizational Needs • Ensure that overall church communications (verbal, website, social media, etc. ) are unified and in accord with the vision of the church • Coordinate and communicate the church calendar • Work together with the church administrator to make sure all aspects of communication and administration are clear and accounted for • Develop and document policies, processes, and procedures • Oversee other organizational needs of the life of the church 3. Facilities • Oversee volunteers, contractors, deacons, [etc. in](etc. in) the care for and administering of all church facilities and spaces utilized by the church, including the coordination of rented or borrowed spaces • Ensure that facility use fits into the overall vision of the church • Verify that all facility uses, including new contracts, comply with church by-laws, Session decisions, and the employee handbook Diaconate Liaison • Serve as point of contact between Session and Diaconate • Shepherd individual deacons and encourage them in their work • Maintain an awareness of the deacons’ work together with the Session • Ensure effective communication between the Session and the Diaconate Worship • Assist regularly in leading worship liturgy • Participate occasionally in developing the order of worship • Preach at least 4 times per year Other Responsibilities and Expectations • Participate in weekly meetings with the staff for encouragement and prayer, to evaluate and plan ministry • Participa

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Executive Pastor?

Implement the church’s vision, mission, and values, while overseeing ministry, church operations, and serving as a diaconate liaison alongside Teaching and Ruling Elders.

What does ministry oversight include in this role?

Developing and evaluating ministries such as community (small) groups, Christian education (including family ministries), and men’s and women’s ministries, including recruiting leaders and supporting programs.

What are key areas of operations oversight?

Human resources administration (including an employee handbook and coordination with deacons, administrator, and CPA), unified communications and church calendar coordination, and oversight of facilities and compliance with by-laws, Session decisions, and contracts.

Sep 13, 2026

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