Executive Pastor
About Us:
New Life Bible Fellowship Church was founded in 1977 and is located in the midst of the farming community of Oley, PA. We have an average attendance of 600+ and our members represent a diversity of ages, educational levels, occupations and incomes.
We have both discipleship classes and life groups. Sunday morning services at New Life engage the congregation in Christ-centered worship with a contemporary-style worship team and a blend of old and new songs, while dynamic, expository
preaching gives opportunity to grow in knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. Church members are encouraged and equipped to be active participants in ministry as we continually strive to be disciples who make disciples for the glory of God and the furtherance of His Kingdom.
Our Mission:
At New Life Bible Fellowship Church, our mission is to glorify God, introduce people to new life in Christ, and equip believers to grow into mature disciple-makers.
Our Vision:
Our vision is that, by God’s grace, we will become a multi-generational church with a heart for all people that is equipped through the Word and prayer, to intentionally, authentically, and sacrificially live out our faith by introducing people to Jesus and serving our church, community, and beyond.
Our Values:
We desire to see each member enjoying God, equipped with Scripture, fervent in prayer, ministering to the church and the world, and sacrificing to spread the gospel.
About the Position:
New Life Bible Fellowship Church is actively looking for an Executive Pastor who will collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor to provide overall leadership for the church and to promote and maintain the mission of New Life Bible Fellowship Church, which is to Glorify God, Introduce People to New Life in Christ, and Grow Together toward Maturity in Him. In this capacity he will have primary responsibility for the business and daily operation of the church. He will also collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor to oversee the ministries of the church and provide spiritual care for the congregation. The Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor are together responsible for creating a collaborative atmosphere among the church staff and ensuring that New Life is an exceptional workplace.
Salary: $65,000 – $83,000 annually
Benefits: Health and housing allowance
Location: Oley, PA
Click Here to read about the Articles of Faith of the Bible Fellowship Church
Job Duties
Operations
- Manage the Operations Staff and promote a collaborative environment to meet the needs of the church and fulfill ministry objectives.
- Planning and oversight of the budget ensuring the financial integrity and health of the church, working closely with the bookkeeper and financial auditors.
- Serve as the Church and Board representative in all contractual, business, financial, and legal matters.
- Responsible for the creation of, maintenance, and ensuring adherence with, policies and procedures (including HR, Facilities, Financial) that comply with regulatory requirements, protect the church, lead to efficient operations, and protect the reputation of Christ and New Life Bible Fellowship Church.
- Provide oversight of the church facilities, facilities staff, and ensure maintenance needs are met as well as ensure safe and efficient use of space. This will include leading building and capital campaigns.
Ministry
- Participate in quarterly, or bi-annual, planning, strategy, and review sessions led by the Senior Pastor, creating a calendar of scheduled events as well as their associated action items, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to ensure that action items are completed.
- Engage in discipleship relationships and participate in providing spiritual care for the church. Teach and preach on occasion.
- Participate in quarterly, or bi-annual, planning, strategy, and review sessions led by the Senior Pastor, creating a calendar of scheduled events as well as their associated action items, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to ensure that action items are completed.
- Collaborate with other staff for oversight of ministries including Sunday School, Global Ministries, Life Groups, Outreach, Men’s and Women’s Ministry.
- Collaborate with other pastoral staff for the creation of new ministries, evaluating their alignment with vision, priorities, and feasibility.
Minimum Qualifications
- Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and demonstrates a vibrant and growing personal walk with Jesus
- Meet Biblical qualifications found in Titus 1:6-9, 1 Tim 3:2-7, 1 Peter 5:2-3
- Be in agreement with the Articles of Faith of the Bible Fellowship Church
- Master of Divinity, or related Bachelors with equivalent experience, from an accredited seminary, divinity school or university
- Have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar ministry position, either paid or unpaid
- An ordained minister and hold credentials in the Bible Fellowship Church, or able to obtain them
- Have a general knowledge of systems and finance
- Have a general knowledge of HR law and related areas
- Servant leader, who can lead and work well with others as a team player, can delegate, and can grow others
- Ability to manage and maintain multiple competing priorities