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Harvest Chapel

Executive Pastor

Sandwich,
Illinois
Harvest Chapel in Sandwich, Illinois is looking for a high-capacity Executive Pastor to help lead a growing and strategically focused church into its next season of ministry. This role partners closely with the Lead Pastor to lead the staff, align ministry efforts, and implement systems that fuel growth and health across the board. With a strong team already in place and a culture that values excellence, accountability, and relational leadership, this is a unique opportunity for a strategic leader of leaders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a heart for reaching people far from God.

Why I Love This Opportunity

The Executive Pastor opportunity at Harvest Chapel is perfect for someone who longs to be at a church that knows who they are and where they’re going. They’ve built a strong foundation, and this role is the key to helping them scale with strategy, clarity, and culture in mind. It’s also ideal for a leader who has the heart to get in the mess of unchurched people—someone who thrives in real-life ministry and is passionate about reaching those far from God.

Kevin McManus

Associate

A great match for this position would be:

  • Strategic Leadership: A forward-thinking leader who can develop and implement ministry strategies, align teams around clear goals, and help move the church toward its next season of growth.
  • Team Development: Skilled at leading leaders—able to coach, empower, and hold staff accountable while building a strong, unified culture.
  • Organizational Strength: Brings personal discipline and proven organizational systems that support scalable ministry, while maintaining focus on vision and outcomes.
  • Relational Presence: Highly relational and approachable, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of leadership.
  • Cultural Fit: Thrives in a high-expectation, fast-paced church environment where clarity, accountability, and a heart for the lost drive decision-making.

About This Organization

Harvest Chapel is a dynamic and growing church located in Sandwich, Illinois, with a mission focused on reaching the lost and making a lasting Kingdom impact. While the surrounding community maintains a slower pace of life, Harvest Chapel moves at a fast pace, constantly strategizing and adapting to meet the needs of its congregation and the broader community. With a mission to bring the hope of Jesus to those far from Him, the church is committed to effectiveness, prioritizing what works and constantly evaluating how to improve and expand its reach. With a growing attendance of approximately 1,750 each weekend, Harvest Chapel is positioned at an exciting crossroads, where new opportunities abound for continued growth, leadership development, and ministry expansion.

The church has a strong, community-driven presence, and its leadership is intentional about making strategic decisions that will help position the church for future success. The focus is on reaching people who are unchurched or disconnected from the faith, while also fostering spiritual growth among existing believers. The church values effectiveness, efficiency, and loving accountability to ensure that each ministry effort aligns with the mission of spreading the gospel.

About Location

“We’re a small town not far from the big city, we enjoy good schools, a tight community and opportunity for outdoor fun.”

 

“Quote from staff member: Darrin Johnson – Director of Operations”

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