The Chapel

Executive Pastor

Lincoln Park,
New Jersey

Why I Love This Opportunity

I am excited about this opportunity because The Chapel’s commitment to biblical truth and its focus on building a family of Christ-followers deeply aligns with my passion for fostering spiritual growth and leadership development. The chance to work alongside a dedicated and collaborative team in such a dynamic environment, where both discipleship and outreach are prioritized, is a unique and fulfilling challenge. With the church’s rich history and mission to serve the world, this role offers an incredible platform to lead, innovate, and impact both the local community and global mission efforts.

Chris Lawson

Associate

About This Organization

Outreach in a vacant chapel on Jacksonville Road in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. This growing movement was soon incorporated as Jacksonville Chapel, a church that built on its youth ministry to begin serving all generations. In a culture where people were increasingly left cold by the formality of traditional religion, Jacksonville Chapel became known as a different kind of church—one that embraced historic Christianity in a way that people could grasp and live out in practical ways.

More than 80 years later, The Chapel has never lost its emphasis on serving the next generation and approaching faith in practical ways. But we have now grown into a thriving church community of 1200+ worshipers each Sunday. We are grateful for our rich history and confident that our best days are ahead.

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the mission and vision of the church are executed through the various ministries. While the Senior Pastor serves as the primary visionary leader, the Executive Pastor takes primary responsibility for carrying out that vision through leading a high-functioning team, strategic planning, and resource management.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ministry Staff Leadership & Supervision: Collaborate with the Executive Team, provide pastoral oversight to staff, and coach the team to foster trust and unity.
  • Strategic Planning & Development: Work with the Senior Pastor to develop and evaluate church-wide vision and strategic goals.
  • Pastoral Care: Preach, officiate ceremonies, provide pastoral care, and set a Christ-like example for the church family.
  • Administration & Ministry Oversight: Manage the budget, ensure facilities meet ministry needs, and implement policies to align with the church’s vision.

 

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

  • Possess a passionate relationship with God, evidenced through frequent time in the Word and prayer.
  • Have proven strategic leadership skills to lead the development of people, plans, and objectives, while maintaining an environment of healthy accountability for achieving defined goals.
  • Demonstrate proven effectiveness in team collaboration, coaching, and mentoring staff with varying skill sets and experience levels.
  • Possess a solid biblical and theological understanding. A seminary degree is preferred.
  • Be ordained or actively pursuing ordination.

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