CAO

Vanderbloemen•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Wellspring Church serves as a trusted right-hand leader and strategic partner to the Lead Pastor. The role oversees the operational infrastructure that enables ministry goals, translating the Lead Pastor’s vision into clear priorities, disciplined stewardship, and sustainable organizational capacity while preserving the church’s warm, relational culture and spiritual identity. The CAO serves as a bridge among ministry leaders, staff, and the Board of Directors, bringing confidence, humility, wisdom, and emotional intelligence to complex decisions. The CAO reports to the Lead Pastor, supervises the Operations Director, Financial Controller, and Director of HR, sits on the Executive Team, and supports the Board of Directors. The position oversees Finance, Operations, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities, and supports Wellspring’s growth from one congregation toward a network of regional chapels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
10 or more years of progressive leadership experience with significant organization-wide or business responsibility.
Ability to translate a vision into short- and medium-term objectives and key results.
Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, financial planning, internal controls, and audits.
Understanding of nonprofit board responsibilities, fiduciary duties, and committee structures.
Experience leading teams, improving systems, and supporting organizational growth.
Familiarity with contracts, insurance, employment practices, and other organizational risks.
Mature disciple of Jesus with spiritual grounding in prayer and Scripture.
Emotional intelligence, relational wisdom, active listening, and ability to foster trust across clergy, staff, board members, and congregants.
Ability to navigate conflict directly and confidentially, reject gossip, and pursue reconciliation.
Alignment with the church’s Three Streams ethos: love of Scripture, personal experience with the Holy Spirit, and appreciation of liturgy.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree.
Experience working in an organization with multiple locations or shared services.
Experience with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework.

Responsibilities

Translate the Lead Pastor’s vision into annual goals, quarterly priorities, scorecards, and clear accountability using strategy and EOS practices.
Develop plans, budgets, and systems to support organizational growth from one congregation to a network of regional chapels.
Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, capital investments, and debt management in collaboration with the Treasurer and Finance Committee.
Coordinate Board meetings, prepare materials, support committees, and track follow-up items.
Oversee Finance, Operations, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities.
Oversee legal matters, contracts, insurance, financial controls, and crisis planning.
Lead complex cross-team projects, including facility expansion, staff reorganizations, and strategy implementation.
Maintain clear roles and responsibilities, balance workloads, and plan staffing as the church grows.
Ensure budgets, staff, and administrative systems support the church’s ministry priorities.
Coach ministry and executive leaders in goal-setting, communication, conflict resolution, and team management.
Maintain sound financial controls, clear reporting, and reliable accounting practices to protect the church’s resources.