Evangelical Free Church of America
Executive Pastor of Campuses
Evangelical Free Church of America, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Schedule: Full-time (40-50 hours/week) / Salaried, Exempt
Employment Classification: Executive Director (E)
Job Summary
The Executive Pastor of Campuses will oversee the campus ministries of our church and directly supervise the campus pastors. This role ensures that campus pastors receive the care, coaching, and resources they need to thrive, so that together we can fulfill our mission of Helping People Find & Follow God. Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Pastor of Campuses will:
Serve as the primary leader of the campus side of the staff structure Provide care, coaching, accountability, and resources to campus pastors and their teams Advocate for the autonomous, site-specific side of ministry while ensuring alignment with overall church vision and strategy Lead and develop high-capacity campus pastors, pastors/directors, managers, lay leaders, support staff, and volunteers Mission Alignment
Ensure campuses and campus staff are fully engaged with the mission of Helping People Find & Follow God Champion evangelism and discipleship strategies that reflect the Great Commission Lead efforts toward healthy, godly-paced growth—reaching more people while deepening faith development Operational Responsibilities
Meet regularly with the executive pastor Attend senior staff meetings, monthly all-church staff meetings, and lead campus pastor meetings Serve as interim campus pastor if a campus is without a pastor until a permanent leader is appointed Take on other responsibilities as assigned to support church-wide needs Qualifications and Experience
Required: Spiritual Maturity & Character: Demonstrated personal holiness, integrity, and a healthy, Christlike character Theological Alignment: Agreement with the church’s doctrinal statement; ability to clearly explain and defend our biblical convictions Philosophy of Ministry: Alignment with the vision and directives of the elders, senior pastor, and executive pastor; ability to advocate persuasively and clearly Leadership Skill: Proven ability to serve as a leader of leaders of leaders, developing high-capacity pastoral and ministry staff who multiply leadership among managers, lay leaders, and volunteers Relational Skills: Strong interpersonal and healthy conflict-resolution skills Team Building: Experience fostering unity and collaboration across departments or sites A willingness to take on other duties as assigned Preferred: Prior executive or senior pastoral leadership experience in a multisite church environment Demonstrated success in leading large, diverse teams Active involvement in broader church networks or denominational leadership The Compass Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to helping people find and follow God, and our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Executive Pastor of Campuses will oversee the campus ministries of our church and directly supervise the campus pastors. This role ensures that campus pastors receive the care, coaching, and resources they need to thrive, so that together we can fulfill our mission of Helping People Find & Follow God. Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Pastor of Campuses will:
Serve as the primary leader of the campus side of the staff structure Provide care, coaching, accountability, and resources to campus pastors and their teams Advocate for the autonomous, site-specific side of ministry while ensuring alignment with overall church vision and strategy Lead and develop high-capacity campus pastors, pastors/directors, managers, lay leaders, support staff, and volunteers Mission Alignment
Ensure campuses and campus staff are fully engaged with the mission of Helping People Find & Follow God Champion evangelism and discipleship strategies that reflect the Great Commission Lead efforts toward healthy, godly-paced growth—reaching more people while deepening faith development Operational Responsibilities
Meet regularly with the executive pastor Attend senior staff meetings, monthly all-church staff meetings, and lead campus pastor meetings Serve as interim campus pastor if a campus is without a pastor until a permanent leader is appointed Take on other responsibilities as assigned to support church-wide needs Qualifications and Experience
Required: Spiritual Maturity & Character: Demonstrated personal holiness, integrity, and a healthy, Christlike character Theological Alignment: Agreement with the church’s doctrinal statement; ability to clearly explain and defend our biblical convictions Philosophy of Ministry: Alignment with the vision and directives of the elders, senior pastor, and executive pastor; ability to advocate persuasively and clearly Leadership Skill: Proven ability to serve as a leader of leaders of leaders, developing high-capacity pastoral and ministry staff who multiply leadership among managers, lay leaders, and volunteers Relational Skills: Strong interpersonal and healthy conflict-resolution skills Team Building: Experience fostering unity and collaboration across departments or sites A willingness to take on other duties as assigned Preferred: Prior executive or senior pastoral leadership experience in a multisite church environment Demonstrated success in leading large, diverse teams Active involvement in broader church networks or denominational leadership The Compass Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to helping people find and follow God, and our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
#J-18808-Ljbffr