Executive Pastor

Vanderbloemen•Topeka, KS

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Church exists to help people discover Jesus and live like Jesus. That mission requires exceptional leadership — and we’re searching for a proven, Spirit-led Executive Pastor to help us fulfill it. The Executive Pastor (XP) serves as the primary strategic and operational leader alongside the Lead Pastor. This role aligns people, strategy, resources, and culture so that Mission Church thrives in health, unity, and Gospel effectiveness. The XP ensures the church’s ministries function with excellence through strong systems, leadership development, staff coaching, and operational clarity. This is not merely a management role — it is a ministry calling. If you are a gifted leader who feels called to serve the local church, loves building culture, developing people, and turning vision into action, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in a church, nonprofit, or executive organizational setting.
Experience supervising others and developing high-performing teams.
Strong administrative, relational, and strategic strengths.
Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
A vibrant, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a life that reflects it.
Deep alignment with Mission Church’s Statement of Faith, core values, and philosophy of ministry.
A track record of integrity, humility, and healthy relationships.
A heart for justice, generosity, and authentic community — not just as concepts, but as lived convictions.
Active membership (or willingness to join) Mission Church.

Nice To Haves

A Masters in Divinity, Ministry, or Leadership is preferred.
Previous experience in an Executive Pastor, Operations Pastor, or organizational management role.
Experience leading multi-staff teams in a church environment.
Experience developing systems in a fast-growing church.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership to staff and ministry leads alongside the Lead Pastor.
Run weekly staff meetings, one-on-ones, and annual reviews as assigned by the Lead Pastor.
Translate the Lead Pastor’s vision into clear priorities, plans, and systems.
Build and sustain a healthy staff culture aligned to our core values.
Lead hiring for key staff positions, including onboarding and ongoing development frameworks.
Preach and teach throughout the year as needed and as gifted.
Ensure all ministries reflect Mission Church’s mission, values, and strategic direction.
Oversee annual ministry planning, calendaring, and major initiatives.
Develop and maintain systems for assimilation, discipleship pathways, serving pipelines, and group structures.
Partner with Novum to ensure financial decisions align with church strategy.
Represent the Lead Pastor in key meetings and decisions as a trusted extension of leadership.
Oversee Sunday service operations: teams, volunteers, communication, and execution.
Ensure every ministry — Kids, Students, Groups, Connections, Worship — is equipped with the systems and support needed to thrive.
Oversee the Administration of Mission Church’s Group ministry.
Evaluate ministries regularly for health, fruitfulness, and alignment with our mission.
Build sustainable volunteer pipelines across all ministries.
Train, equip, and empower volunteer leaders to own their areas with excellence.
Implement leadership development rhythms for both staff and volunteers.
Oversee internal communication systems, including planning, decision flow, and ministry coordination.
Supervise external communication — website, email, social media, and branding — in collaboration with staff and volunteers.
Project-manage church-wide events, initiatives, and growth strategies.