Executive Pastor of Ministries

The Executive Pastor of Ministries at Compass Christian Church serves as a key Executive Leadership Team member alongside the Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor of Operations and the Weekend Experience, overseeing the church’s ministry strategy to ensure alignment with the overall vision and mission. This role focuses primarily on the ministry side of church operations, providing leadership, direction, and support for Next-Gen (Birth – Young Adults), Adult Ministries (Groups/Community, Care, Engagement, Outreach/Missions), Leadership Development through our Compass Academy (currently on hiatus), and Multi-Site Campuses. The Executive Pastor of Ministries partners closely with the Senior Pastor to cultivate a thriving, disciple-making culture.

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Direct Reports: Next Gen Pastor, Adult Ministries Pastor, Campus Pastor(s)

Key Responsibilities:

Ministry Leadership & Oversight

• Provide strategic leadership for ministry areas, including NextGen, Adult Ministries, and Multi-Site Campuses.
• Ensure ministries are effectively aligned with the church’s mission of leading people to find and follow Jesus.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, ensuring high performance and strong collaboration across ministry teams.
• Oversee ministry budgets, staffing, and resources to maximize impact.
• Establish clear metrics for ministry success, regularly evaluating effectiveness and making data-driven improvements.
• Work with the Executive Lead Team to develop and cast strategic vision to the staff and church.

Leadership Development

• Help foster a comprehensive leadership development strategy for both staff and lay leaders.
• Equip and empower ministry leaders to build strong volunteer teams and disciple others effectively.
• Oversee mentorship and training programs (Compass Academy, etc) that cultivate a culture of leadership multiplication.
• Foster a high-trust, high-accountability leadership culture within the staff and congregation.

Multi-Site Ministry Oversight

• Partner with the Campus Pastor(s) to ensure each campus (currently one multisite campus plus a prison ministry) is thriving and aligned with the central vision and values of Compass Christian Church.
• Implement best practices for campus expansion, leadership development, and consistent execution of ministry strategies across locations.
• Provide support and resources to multi-site ministry leaders, ensuring excellence in programming, discipleship, and outreach.

Congregational Engagement & Discipleship

• Collaborate with ministry leaders to ensure discipleship pathways are clear, effective, and accessible for all ages.
• Help create opportunities for spiritual formation, small groups, and service that foster deep community and growth.
• Engage with the congregation through teaching, preaching, and pastoral care as needed.

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• A passionate disciple of Jesus Christ with a deep love for the local church.
• Minimum 7-10 years of XP leadership experience, preferably in a multi-site or large church setting.
• Proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills with the ability to implement vision effectively.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership development abilities.
• Master’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Compass Christian Church.