Executive Pastor - Compass Church

Why We Love This Opportunity

What is most about this opportunity is the combination of health, growth, and mission. We also love the dynamic of this role. The opportunity to help build strong systems, develop leaders, and create organizational clarity while supporting a Senior Pastor who is focused on vision and preaching is exactly the kind of ministry leadership environment where great Executive Pastors thrive.

A great match for this position would be:

Spiritual & Personal Characteristics:

• Spiritually Mature: A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, living above reproach, consistent in prayer, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines (1 Tim. 3, Titus 1).

• Second Chair Calling: Loves serving behind the scenes, thrives in the “second seat,” and flourishes by making the Senior Pastor’s vision a reality.

• Humble & Secure: Confident in leadership yet unassuming, not seeking the spotlight but eager to elevate others.

• Relationally Gifted: Builds trust quickly, shepherds staff well, and creates unity in relationships.

Leadership Style:

• Vision Translator: Excels at taking the Senior Pastor’s vision and turning it into strategy, structure, and execution.

• Integrator: A natural systems builder who ensures that all Compass ministries and campuses are aligned and moving in the same direction.

• Leader of Leaders: Thinks like a coach, investing in staff and volunteers, raising up new leaders, and developing pipelines for the next generation.

• Cultural Architect: Models and cultivates a healthy staff culture marked by unity, joy, collaboration, and accountability.

• Operational Strategist: Skilled in organizational leadership, budgeting, HR, facilities, and multi-site management.

Experience & Skills:

• 7-10+ years in senior leadership within a large or multi-site church (2,500+).

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex organizations with multiple staff and ministry layers.

• Skilled in finance, HR, and operational systems, with a heart for people over processes.

• Familiar with digital ministry models and online reach strategies (aligned with Compass’ future growth in media and global ministry).

• Strong communication skills; able to speak with authority in meetings, coach effectively in one-on-ones, and encourage in moments of crisis.

Personality & Cultural Fit:

• Thrives in dynamic, fast-growing environments and brings energy, adaptability, and leadership during seasons of growth and change.

• Enjoys solving complex problems and finding creative, practical solutions that move the mission forward.

• Possesses the ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and execution.

• Demonstrates unwavering integrity, loyalty, and trustworthiness, serving as a trusted partner who helps protect leadership focus and organizational health.

• Approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, embracing innovation, calculated risk-taking, and continuous improvement.

• Has a strong passion for reaching people with the Gospel and a deep commitment to helping the church expand its Kingdom impact both locally and beyond.

• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit that is comfortable building, refining, and adapting systems as the church continues to grow and evolve.

• Maintains a healthy balance of confidence and humility, leading with conviction while remaining teachable and collaborative.
  
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