Executive Pastor of Ministries

Job Description

Executive Pastor of Ministries

Strong Tower Church – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Position Title: Executive Pastor of Ministries

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Position Summary

The Executive Pastor of Ministries at Strong Tower Church is responsible for the oversight, execution, and facilitation of connection-driven ministries, ensuring individuals move effectively from first contact to active discipleship and service. This role provides strategic and pastoral leadership across ministries that drive engagement, assimilation, volunteer development, and spiritual growth.

The Executive Pastor of Ministries also serves in a visible platform leadership role, supporting service flow, congregation communication, and teaching continuity when the Senior Pastor is unavailable.

Core Ministry Oversight Areas

Small Groups (iGroups)

Develop and oversee the small group strategy of Strong Tower Church

Recruit, train, and support group leaders

Ensure groups foster connection, discipleship, and spiritual growth

Volunteer Teams (iTeam)

Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention

Develop leadership pipelines and team structures

Cultivate a healthy, engaged volunteer culture

First Touch Ministries

Oversee all guest-facing environments and first impressions

Ensure welcoming, hospitable, and well-organized guest experiences

Monitor and improve guest follow-up systems

New Member Assimilation

Oversee Growth Track and membership processes

Ensure clear next steps from guest to member to ministry involvement

Track engagement and participation metrics

Kids and Teen Ministries (Tower Kids & Tower Youth)

Provide leadership and support to children’s and youth ministry teams

Ensure ministries are safe, engaging, mission-aligned, and well-staffed

Partner with ministry leaders to develop volunteers and align curriculum

Platform, Communication & Teaching Responsibilities

Serve as the primary staff leader responsible for pre-service announcements, service communication, and housekeeping items prior to the Senior Pastor taking the stage

Communicate ministry updates, logistical information, and next steps clearly and effectively to the congregation

Collaborate with worship, production, and pastoral teams to ensure smooth service flow and transitions

When designated, serve as the primary Sunday communicator during times when the Senior Pastor is out of town or unavailable

Ensure continuity of vision, leadership, and biblical teaching from the platform in the Senior Pastor’s absence

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities

Provide vision, coaching, and accountability to ministry leaders and teams

Develop systems, processes, and best practices to support ministry excellence

Collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor and staff to ensure alignment with the mission and vision of Strong Tower Church

Monitor ministry health, effectiveness, and engagement

Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and leadership development

Additional responsibilities may be added as the role evolves

Work Schedule & Expectations

Work Week: Sunday through Thursday

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday Requirements

Attendance at all Sunday services

Includes pre-service preparation and post-service meetings or activities

Additional Time Commitments

Attendance required at select Saturday events and activities (e.g., prayer gatherings, Growth Track, outreach events)

Schedule Flexibility

Office schedule may change as needed to meet ministry and church needs

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Minimum of 5 years of ministry leadership experience, preferably in a multi-ministry or multi-department church environment

Demonstrated experience leading and overseeing volunteer-driven ministries

Proven ability to develop and implement systems for connection, assimilation, and discipleship

Prior experience providing platform leadership and teaching or preaching when needed

Experience teaching or preaching in a Sunday service or comparable setting

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead strategically while maintaining a pastoral, servant-leader heart

Comfortable collaborating with senior leadership

Team-oriented, adaptable, and solutions-focused

Alignment with the mission, vision, values, and doctrinal beliefs of Strong Tower Church

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Spiritual & Character Expectations

Active participation in the life of Strong Tower Church

Commitment to personal spiritual growth and integrity

Ability to lead with humility, clarity, and accountability

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range $100,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with experience)

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