Mission, Vision, and Values
Uniting together to know Jesus and bring Hope to our community.
- First Baptist Church is a people on a mission to glorify God by sharing the good news of Jesus and making devoted followers of Christ. When you experience our church you will see everyday people whose lives are being changed by Jesus.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Translate the Senior Pastor’s vision into clearly defined ministry goals and measurable plans.
- Assist in staff leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Develop and maintain organizational policies, procedures, and workflows for efficiency and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with church bylaws, legal regulations, and best practices for risk management.
- Serve as the primary operational leader of the church, ensuring all administrative and support functions align with the Senior Pastor’s vision.
Ministry Leadership and Development
- Provide guidance and oversight team members leading discipleship, evangelism, and next generation ministries.
- Mentor and develop ministry leaders, providing accountability, resources, and encouragement.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and professional development.
- Ensure all ministries align with the church’s mission, vision, and values.
Financial Oversight
- Assist the Senior Pastor with the oversight of all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, and stewardship strategies.
- Work with the Senior Pastor and ministry team to prepare the annual budget and monitor performance.
- Ensure proper financial controls, audits, payroll, and insurance coverage.
- Provide clear and timely financial reports to the Senior Pastor, staff, and church leadership.
Facilities, IT, and Security
- Manage the use, maintenance, and improvement of church facilities and grounds.
- Coordinate safety and security measures for staff, members, and guests.
- Oversee vendor contracts, supplies, and equipment procurement.
- Plan and manage operational logistics for special events and major ministry activities.
Ministry Support, Coordination, and Promotion
- Ensure administrative systems effectively support all ministry areas.
- Provide guidance and oversight for communications staff, administering a robust plan for internal and external communications.
- Coordinate logistics for major church events, ensuring adequate staffing, resources, and communication.
- Work with ministry leaders to evaluate effectiveness and improve operational support.
- Manage an up-to-date church activity and facility use calendar.
Pastoral Support and Other Duties
- Assist in pastoral care responsibilities and occasional preaching/teaching.
- Carry out all other duties assigned by the Senior Pastor, demonstrating flexibility and a servant’s
- heart in adapting to the needs of the church.
Key Qualifications
- A growing follower of Jesus Christ with a clear calling to serve the local church.
- Alignment with the mission, vision, strategy, and doctrine of First Baptist Church.
- 5+ years in operational leadership, preferably in a church, nonprofit, or corporate environment; experience with budgeting, HR, IT systems, and facilities oversight.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; proficiency in financial, facility, and project management; skilled in IT systems and security best practices; effective communicator and team builder.
- Steward leader, trustworthy, detail-oriented, passion for excellence, adaptable, collaborative, and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or seminary degree preferred. Business or nonprofit administration training is a plus.