Grace Pointe Church - Director of Operations

Vanderbloemen • Naperville, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grace Pointe Church is seeking a strategic, progress-minded Director of Operations to lead our administrative, financial, human resources, and facilities systems. Reporting directly to the Lead Pastor, this key leader will oversee an annual budget of just under $3 million, support a dedicated staff of 21 employees across our Naperville and Plainfield campuses, and spearhead crucial modernization initiatives—such as migrating our financial accounting software and maximizing our use of database tools. The ideal candidate brings strong systematic business or senior organizational leadership experience coupled with a relational, humble shepherd's heart and a distinct bias for action. If you are a high-trust self-starter who thrives in a casual, collaborative, and "work hard, play harder" ministry environment, we invite you to help us steward our resources to advance our mission of making as many people as much like Jesus Christ in the shortest time possible.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required, with a Master's degree preferred.
• Proven Leadership Experience.
• Ministry Experience.
• Working with Senior Leadership.
• Financial Management.
• Human Resources & Team Leadership.
• Systems Implementation.
• Strategic and Operational Leadership skills.
• Financial Knowledge and Stewardship Abilities.
• Human Resources and Legal Compliance Knowledge.
• Data Systems & Ministry Analytics Skills.
• Relational, Communication & "Shepherd's Heart".
• Facilities & Multi-Campus Asset Management.
• Governance & Board Relations Knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Familiarity (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operations team, establish clear accountability, and improve systems, workflows, and operational processes.
• Oversee the nearly $3M annual budget, financial forecasting, reporting, risk management, asset auditing, and modernization of accounting systems.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee records, training, compliance, and staff conflict resolution for 21 employees.
• Oversee facilities across the Naperville and Plainfield campuses, including maintenance, space utilization, contracts, capital projects, and facility budgeting.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of church software, particularly Planning Center, while establishing consistent data practices across campuses.
• Coordinate elder meetings, congregational meetings, church-wide votes, and updates to bylaws, constitutions, and other governing documents.
• Partner with the Lead Pastor, Campus Pastors, and Elders to translate church vision into effective financial, operational, and administrative strategies while proactively addressing organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior