Executive Pastor

The Executive Pastor (XP) will serve as a key partner in fulfilling the mission of Outer West Community Church (OWCC) through the vision of the Lead Pastor. The XP provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring the church’s culture, systems, and practices align with its mission, vision, and values. The XP implements long-range ministry plans, manages day-to-day operations, and oversees key ministry and support staff to ensure operational readiness and foster a collaborative, healthy staff culture. An effective XP is proactive, forward thinking, and able to devise growth strategies that leverage and develop existing resources to help prepare OWCC for future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the LP with ongoing visibility into the effectiveness of all church ministries, progress on key initiatives, and any emerging issues.
• Create and carry out strategic plans encompassing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that align with overall vision and goals.
• Responsible for overall staff management, including goal setting, performance reviews, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Ensure operational readiness of OWCC by overseeing all aspects of administration, finance, human resources, and facilities management.
• Develop annual financial plans that align with ministry goals and meet key financial objectives, working closely with the LP and Elder board to periodically review and reassess church income and expenses in relation to the budget.
• Motivate and inspire the team toward forward movement as well as a high standard of productivity and effectiveness with mindfulness of their capacity and giftings.
• Support the development and oversight of new ministry initiatives and programs to ensure the church effectively addresses identified needs and fosters healthy, long-term growth.
• Serve on the OWCC Preaching Team as requested by the Lead Pastor