Associate Pastor of Ministry Opperations

Bethel Baptist Church and Schaumburg Christian School•Schaumburg, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bethel Baptist Church is seeking a spiritually mature, elder-qualified pastor to serve as our Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations. This role combines pastoral ministry, organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and staff development in support of Bethel’s mission of making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. Working closely with the Lead Pastor, fellow pastors, deacons, and ministry directors, the Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations helps ensure that the ministries, people, systems, finances, and resources of the church are aligned around the church’s mission and priorities. He serves as a pastoral leader who strengthens ministry effectiveness by providing oversight of operations, financial stewardship, staff coordination, and strategic planning. We are seeking a pastor who can faithfully shepherd people while wisely stewarding the systems, staff, finances, and resources that support the ministry of the church. Bethel Baptist Church is a multi-generational and increasingly multi-ethnic church family committed to the faithful preaching of God’s Word, intentional discipleship, biblical counseling, meaningful church membership, and global missions. With an average weekly attendance of approximately 400 people, Bethel seeks to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ through expository preaching, Christ-centered discipleship, and meaningful involvement in the life of the local church. Our ministry philosophy is rooted in the sufficiency of Scripture and the conviction that healthy churches are built through faithful shepherding, sound doctrine, and intentional disciple-making. We are committed to developing a plurality of biblically qualified elders who lead the church through shared shepherding, accountability, and spiritual oversight. Bethel Baptist Church also operates Schaumburg Christian School, a longstanding ministry serving more than 850 students and their families throughout the greater Chicagoland area. The Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations will work cooperatively with school leadership in matters involving shared facilities, budgeting, strategic planning, and ministry coordination. Bethel and Schaumburg Christian School reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. More than 30 nations are represented within the school community, creating unique opportunities for gospel ministry, discipleship, and outreach among families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The church and school share a campus, a mission-minded partnership, and a commitment to reaching and discipling the next generation. Together, they provide a unique opportunity for ministry influence, leadership development, and gospel impact across multiple generations.

Requirements

Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership described in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
Demonstrates a growing walk with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to pastoral ministry.
Fully affirms Bethel Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith, Church Covenant, and Bylaws.
Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and relational abilities.
Demonstrates wisdom, humility, emotional maturity, and sound judgment.
Committed to the sufficiency of Scripture and the practice of biblical counseling.
Able to work effectively with staff, volunteers, church leaders, and congregants.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in pastoral leadership, church administration, executive leadership or a comparable ministry role.
Demonstrated competency in budgeting, financial oversight, organizational planning, and resource stewardship.
Experience overseeing complex ministry or nonprofit budgets.
Formal theological education (seminary degree preferred).
Experience leading teams, developing leaders, and implementing ministry systems.
Familiarity with church management software and ministry planning tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the pastoral leadership team.
Assist in shepherding, discipleship, counseling, visitation, and member care.
Participate in membership interviews, leadership development, and church discipline processes as needed.
Teach and preach periodically as assigned.
Model godly leadership consistent with the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
Help strengthen the spiritual health and unity of the church family.
Provide leadership for the operational systems that support the ministries of the church.
Coordinate ministry planning, communication, and execution across ministry departments.
Develop and maintain organizational systems that reduce confusion and improve ministry effectiveness.
Ensure ministries operate with clear expectations, effective processes, and healthy communication.
Facilitate collaboration among pastors, deacons, ministry directors, staff, and volunteer leaders.
Assist the Lead Pastor in translating ministry vision into practical execution.
Assist in the development, oversight, and long-range planning of the annual budgets for both Bethel Baptist Church and Schaumburg Christian School.
Work closely with church leadership, finance personnel, and accounting partners to ensure sound financial stewardship.
Monitor ministry spending and assist ministry leaders in managing approved budgets.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations that support wise ministry decisions.
Assist in long-range financial planning and strategic resource allocation.
Evaluate major expenditures, contracts, and operational initiatives.
Help ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the church and its ministries.
Promote a culture of wise stewardship throughout the church.
Assist the Lead Pastor in cultivating a healthy, unified, and mission-focused staff culture.
Provide leadership, encouragement, and accountability to ministry directors and support staff.
Lead regular ministry coordination meetings and planning initiatives.
Strengthen communication and cooperation among ministry departments.
Help ministry leaders develop strategic plans and ministry goals.
Encourage collaboration that advances the church’s overall mission.
Provide leadership oversight for operational ministries that support the life and ministry of the church, including: Guest Services and Hospitality, Assimilation and Newcomer Follow-Up, Safety and Security, Administrative Office Operations, Facilities Coordination, Information Technology and Technical Systems.
Identify and develop emerging leaders within the church.
Encourage the development of volunteer leaders and ministry coordinators.
Assist in training future ministry leaders and prospective elders.
Help strengthen the church’s long-term leadership pipeline.
Promote a culture of servant leadership throughout the church.