Position Profile

The mission of The Bridge Church is to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world.

• For Wilmington: We love our city and region. This is our home, and we are committed to seeing it transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Just as God instructed the prophet Jeremiah to “seek the good of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7), we aim to be salt and light, actively engaging in the life of our community. From schools to neighborhoods to local businesses, we want the love of Christ to touch every corner of Wilmington.
• For the World: Our mission does not stop at our city limits. We are also called to take the gospel internationally, participating in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19- 20). This means supporting global missions, planting churches in other countries, and equipping believers to take the message of Christ to the world.

We Are Bold: We love Jesus. He is Lord, King, and God—worthy of everything we are and have. Jesus’gospel is the most important message in the world, and we believe it wholeheartedly. This conviction shapes everything we do. 

Following Jesus means taking him at his word and striving to live out his commands, even when it feels radical. To us, this isn’t extraordinary—it’s simply obedience. Yet, it leads us to boldness: sharing the gospel without fear, addressing challenging cultural issues, and building a church that reflects the early church’s spirit and purpose. 

We are far from perfect, but our focus on Jesus keeps us moving forward. We’re not afraid to challenge the status quo or take risks for the kingdom. Boldness is part of our DNA.

We Are Word and Spirit: We hold a high view of the Bible. As God’s inspired and authoritative Word, the Bible reveals his truth, his character, and his will. It is the foundation of our teaching, our decisions, and our lives.

At the same time, we are passionate about following the Holy Spirit. The Spirit empowers and equips us for ministry, dwelling within us as individuals and as a church. We envision a community where every believer is filled with the Spirit and living out their God-given gifts.

Rather than leaning into extremes, we embrace both the Word and the Spirit. We study the Scriptures deeply and press into the Spirit’s leading. This balance keeps us rooted in truth and responsive to God’s movement in our midst.

We Are For the City: Wilmington is our home. This city and region is where God has called us. We love this place, not only its beauty but also its brokenness. We are committed to this city and region. It is not a threat to us; it is our mission field. We are not against the city, we are for the city. Like God told the prophet Jeremiah, our aim is to “seek the good of the city” where God has sent us.

Jesus has commissioned us to be “a city on a hill.”  Therefore, it’s our role to spread light and hope, and truth. Even though our city doesn’t hold our beliefs, even though it doesn’t adopt our practices, even though it’s flawed, we are for it. This is because we believe we are all flawed, and like he did for us, Jesus came for our city. We’re going to show up. We’re going to invest in our city. We’re going to impact it. We’re going to make a difference here. And we’re going to put the love of Jesus on display for all to see.

We are Family: The church is not an event; it’s a family. The church is not a club, it’s a community. The church is not a building, it’s a body. We value meaningful relationships, and we believe every believer should belong to the local community of the church. 

For us, this is a family. We care about names. We care about stories. We care about problems, challenges, and struggles. Ultimately, we believe the church should be a place where you are known and loved and meaningfully connected. 

Therefore, we’re going to invite you to jump in, get involved, and get invested. This doesn’t mean family is easy. Nothing about this is easy, but we believe it’s worth it. We’re going to work hard to pursue unity and harmony together. We believe the church should be the model and example of Jesus-centered relationships in the world.

We are One: We pursue a vision of the church that embraces the unity of the body of Christ. As Christ prayed over his disciples in John 17, our ability to be one will help the world to know and believe in Christ. This means we not only embrace our differences but also value them. In the New Testament, the church is often described as a literal body with many parts. In the same way, our church is a body of many members with unique and beautiful differences.

Embracing differences can be challenging and uncomfortable, but it’s also powerful. By loving and serving one another, we grow stronger together and display the gospel to a lost world. This means we must do the hard work to fight for unity and build healthy relationships.

The Bridge Church staff culture blends relational care with operational excellence. Team members lead with humility, integrity, and a love for people, while pursuing clarity, alignment, and results. Staff are shepherds and strategists—collaborative, high-energy, and committed to executing the church’s mission: For Christ, For Community, and For the City.

This is a calling, not just a job—where long-term commitment, mutual respect, and a passion for seeing Wilmington transformed by the gospel drive everything we do.

• Serve as the Integrator and right hand to the Lead Pastor, translating vision into systems, strategy, and execution.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the entire staff team, including hiring, coaching, goal-setting, and accountability.
• Own the organizational structure, ensuring every team member is aligned, empowered, and in the right seat.
• Lead all day-to-day operations of the church, including ministries, staff management, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain organizational clarity—keeping communication flowing, people aligned, and culture healthy.
• Serve as the primary driver of execution, ensuring church-wide initiatives move forward on time, with excellence.
• Filter and sharpen the Lead Pastor’s ideas—serving as a strategic sounding board and trusted decision-making partner.
• Champion and implement EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), ensuring systems are followed and traction is gained across all departments.
• Manage the annual ministry plan and budgeting process, working in tandem with our accounting partners and ministry leaders.
• Maintain a data-driven approach, ensuring we have clear insights into attendance, engagement, giving, and health.
• Serve as a conflict resolver and tiebreaker, fostering unity and keeping momentum when teams are stuck.
• Provide organizational cadence, leading staff rhythms such as weekly lead team meetings, all-staff gatherings, and development rhythms.
• Support campus expansion, preparing systems, staffing, and infrastructure for healthy multi-site growth.
• Shepherd the staff team spiritually and personally, reinforcing care, character, and calling.
• Occasionally preach or teach as needed in alignment with the teaching team’s needs and opportunities.
• Serves as a member on the elder board. Upon hire, a season of examination as an elder candidate will begin. Formal eldership will not commence until the candidate is confirmed and voted as an elder by the elder board.

• A deep love for Jesus, his church, and a lifestyle of integrity, holiness and authenticity.
• A clear sense of calling to pastoral ministry.
• Full alignment with the Statement of Beliefs, the Values of The Bridge Church, the Values of the Staff, and the 7 C’s of Staff.
• Previous church leadership experience in a large or growing church.
• History of leading teams, managing staff, supervising direct reports, and overseeing complex organizational operations.
• Strong organizational, management, relational, and communication skills with a passion for clarity and excellence.
• Experience working humbly and effectively behind the scenes to make others successful.

• Previous Executive Pastor experience in a large or growing church environment.
• Experience implementing organizational systems and frameworks such as EOS, LEAN, or similar models.
• Formal theological education (seminary degree or equivalent).
• Church planting leadership experience.
• Proven ability to navigate change management in complex organizations.
• Track record of mentoring and developing leaders at multiple levels.
• Ability to analyze and steward large budgets and resources with wisdom.
• Prior experience and competence in the area of preaching and teaching.

• 7 C’s of a Staff Member: Fulfills the expectations of a staff member at The Bridge Church written in the Staff 7 C’s
• Employee Handbook: Fulfills all requirements and expectations written in the Employee Handbook of The Bridge Church
• Weekly Office Hours and Work Schedule:
  • Fulfills the following weekly office hours for employees
  • Monday-Thursday, office hours 8:30am–4:30pm
  • Sunday hours for regularly scheduled worship gatherings
  • As needed for church events requiring staff attendance