Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Restoration Park Church | Dayton, Ohio Area

Help Us Build a Dynamic Church That Sees Christ Revealed and People Restored

Restoration Park Church is seeking a highly capable and mission-driven Director of Operations to help us advance our vision of leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

This position serves as the primary operational leader of the church and a strategic partner to the Lead Pastor, ensuring that the systems, staff, finances, and organizational structures necessary for ministry effectiveness are operating with excellence.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who loves both the Church and organizational health. This person enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, developing leaders, building systems, and helping ministries thrive.

About Restoration Park Church

Restoration Park Church is a growing church committed to:

• Biblical teaching
• Authentic worship
• Spirit-empowered ministry
• Making disciples
• Reaching our community with the gospel

We believe healthy ministry requires both spiritual vitality and organizational excellence. This role will play a significant part in helping our church continue to grow while remaining faithful to our mission of seeing “Christ Revealed and People Restored.”

Position Summary

The Director of Operations serves as the chief operational leader of the church and works closely with the Lead Pastor to translate vision into execution.

This individual oversees church operations, organizational development, financial stewardship, , staff performance, ministry systems, and administrative functions. The Director of Operations helps ensure that ministries are equipped, aligned, and supported to accomplish their mission effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision Execution

• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Lead Pastor.
• Translate leadership’s vision into actionable plans and measurable goals.
• Organize annual planning processes and ministry goal-setting.
• Ensure alignment between church vision, ministry initiatives, and organizational priorities.

Staff Leadership & Organizational Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for ministry and administrative staff.
• Lead staff meetings, leadership development efforts, and performance reviews.
• Foster a healthy culture of teamwork, collaboration, excellence, and accountability.
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and organizational expectations.

Financial Oversight

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and stewardship practices.
• Work alongside ministry leaders and church leadership to develop annual budgets.
• Ensure sound financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Provide regular financial updates and recommendations to church leadership.

Operations & Systems Management

• Develop and maintain systems that support effective ministry execution.
• Improve organizational processes and communication workflows.
• Oversee church-wide calendar coordination and project management.
• Identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Governance & Risk Management

• Support the work of elders and church leadership through reporting and planning.
• Ensure compliance with church policies, bylaws, and legal requirements.
• Oversee safety procedures, insurance coverage, and risk management initiatives.

Volunteer & Ministry Support

• Develop systems for volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Equip ministry leaders with resources and operational support.
• Create scalable structures that support church growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in church, nonprofit, business, or organizational settings.
• Experience leading teams and developing people.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and doctrinal beliefs of Restoration Park Church.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA, MDiv, or related field).
• Previous church leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing budgets and financial reporting.
• Experience leading organizational growth and change.

Characteristics We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Deeply committed to Christ and His Church
• A strong leader who develops people
• Highly organized and systems-oriented
• Strategic and forward-thinking
• Humble, teachable, and collaborative
• A problem solver who enjoys bringing clarity and structure
• Passionate about helping ministry flourish

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Lead Pastor
• Works closely with the Elders and church leadership
• Provides oversight and support for staff and operational functions

What Success Looks Like

• Ministries are aligned around a common vision.
• Staff members are healthy, supported, and effective.
• Financial systems are strong and transparent.
• Church operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Volunteer systems support continued growth.
• The Lead Pastor is increasingly free to focus on spiritual leadership, preaching, and vision.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Faith
• Brief description of your ministry and leadership experience
• References

Restoration Park Church Size and Context

• Average attendance: 700-900 weekly attendees
• Number of staff: 6 Full-time, 3 Part-time
• Number of services: 2
• Demographic makeup: Middle-Class, Broadly Blue-Collar, Rural and Suburban.

Spiritual Expectations

• Active personal walk with Christ
• Consistent church attendance
• Commitment to the mission and values of RPC
• Ability to model Christian character and leadership

First-Year Priorities

• Learn the culture and ministries of RPC.
• Evaluate organizational systems and staffing structures.
• Evaluate and develop strategic financial planning processes.
• Develop operational metrics and reporting structures.

Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000 (commensurate with experience) plus benefits. (Health insurance, Retirement contribution, Paid vacation, Conference allowances, Ministry expense reimbursement)

Employment Classification: Full-time, Exempt, On-site, 40-50 hrs. per week.

For more information on our beliefs, values, and vision see www.restorationpark.church

Applications may be sent to: wesa@restorationpark.church

Restoration Park Church exists to see Christ revealed and lives restored. We are passionate about helping people encounter Jesus, grow in authentic Christian community, and live out their faith in everyday life. Our church values strong biblical teaching, authentic community, Spirit-led worship, and historic Christian practices such as weekly communion. We have approximately 800 people in weekly attendance (adults and children) and include students from both rural and urban contexts, from multiple school districts. See more at restorationpark.church