Senior Vice President, Ministry

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vice President, Ministry position exists to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for Focus on the Family’s advocacy, marriage, and parenting ministries. This role is responsible for aligning ministry strategy, operations, content, people, and resources to advance the organization’s mission, goals, and measurable ministry outcomes. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders, this position drives organizational effectiveness, cross-functional collaboration, financial stewardship, and ministry impact across assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience
10+ years of experience leading complex organizations, ministry functions, business units, or major strategic initiatives
Proven success in developing and executing strategic plans and advancing organizational priorities
Experience leading organizational change, business transformation, or enterprise-wide initiatives
Experience developing and managing executive-level metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators
Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive strategic decision-making and improve organizational outcomes
Experience working with executive leadership teams, boards, donors, and external stakeholders preferred
Strong ability to think strategically and lead effectively in complex organizational environments
Exceptional strategic planning and execution capabilities
Strong executive leadership and team development skills
Ability to lead through influence across complex organizational structures
Strong financial, operational, and business acumen
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret operational, financial, audience, and ministry performance data
Ability to develop meaningful performance measures and drive accountability through metrics and reporting
Demonstrated ability to balance mission effectiveness with measurable organizational outcomes
Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and sustainable results
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives simultaneously
Ability to cast vision, engage stakeholders, and build alignment around strategic objectives
Broad understanding of organizational leadership, ministry operations, and external business environments
Must understand a donor-based budgeting system and have a passion for protecting donor-provided funds
Demonstrates a commitment to responsible stewardship of donor-provided resources
Understands and effectively manages within a donor-supported ministry environment
Ensures financial, operational, and ministry resources are aligned with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
This position is a “position of responsibility” as defined in the Focus on the Family Moral Policy and is subject to the parameters defined therein regarding divorce
This role is considered a Spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus’ position and tone at all times
Strategic and visionary leader
Highly motivated with a strong bias toward execution and results
Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Credible, persuasive, and influential with diverse stakeholders
Collaborative, team-oriented, and effective in cross-functional environments
Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and executive presence
Passion for developing leaders, strengthening teams, and advancing organizational effectiveness
Builds trust and cultivates strong, long-term relationships

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with executive leadership teams, boards, donors, and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Provides executive leadership and oversight for advocacy, marriage, and parenting ministries, as well as assigned strategic initiatives
Develops, facilitates, implements, and monitors long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational priorities and ministry objectives
Ensures alignment of ministry strategies, resources, operating plans, and performance outcomes across assigned areas of responsibility
Serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership Team regarding ministry growth opportunities, operational effectiveness, organizational risks, and resource allocation
Leads cross-functional initiatives requiring collaboration across multiple departments and ministry divisions
Establishes key ministry indicators, performance objectives, and accountability measures for assigned areas of responsibility
Uses ministry, operational, financial, and audience performance data to inform strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and continuous improvement
Drives accountability for achieving strategic priorities, ministry objectives, and measurable ministry outcomes
Oversees operational planning and execution across assigned ministry functions
Ensures that operational systems, processes, and organizational structures effectively support ministry objectives
Monitors and evaluates ministry and operational performance metrics to improve organizational effectiveness and ministry impact
Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, organizational efficiency, and enhanced ministry effectiveness
Leads performance reviews using data and key metrics to improve outcomes and inform decision-making
Provides leadership during organizational change initiatives, strategic projects, and enterprise-wide priorities
Oversees content production for advocacy, marriage, and parenting
Oversees website content related to advocacy, marriage, and parenting
Oversees the operating areas of FOFMI, including registration, hospitality, host couples, housekeeping, landscape, and maintenance
Develops annual operating budgets that support ministry operating plans and strategic priorities
Submits annual strategic plans and budgets to the Chief Operating Officer for approval
Manages financial resources for advocacy, marriage, and parenting, including monitoring cash flow and adjusting plans based on ministry and financial performance
Ensures responsible stewardship of donor-funded resources
Partners with Finance to ensure compliance with organizational policies, financial controls, GAAP, and applicable laws and regulations
Monitors financial, operational, and ministry performance indicators to ensure achievement of strategic objectives
Evaluates strategic initiatives and investment opportunities for financial viability and ministry impact
Partners with Human Resources on recruiting, documentation, employee relations, and disciplinary processes
Maintains communication with key donors as directed by the Chief Operating Officer
Strengthens collaboration, alignment, and accountability across teams and departments supporting assigned ministries
Participates in executive leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and ministry-wide initiatives
Represents the ministry at organizational, donor, and stakeholder events as assigned
Supports enterprise-wide priorities and special projects as directed by the Chief Operating Officer
Serves as a strategic advisor and collaborative partner to executive leadership
Performs other duties as assigned.