Genesis Church, a growing, gospel centered church in Petoskey, MI, is looking for an experienced leader with the heart of a pastor who will lead and develop our staff, and create and oversee the execution of an organized ministry strategy. He/She must be a motivated, self-starter who will provide clear, strong leadership while exhibiting humility and grace.

The Genesis Church Executive Pastor (XP) will bring unity and coordination to the following key departments:

1. Ministry

a. Maintain Godly and strong working relationships with all pastors, elders, staff, deacons and volunteers.

b. Collaborate with Lead Pastor and Elder Team on creating, executing and evaluating the ministry strategy for the church.

c. Oversee department leaders to ensure that the stated vision and direction of the church is implemented consistently and graciously in the entire church.

d. Implement 10-Year Vision of the Elder Team into four ministry functions – Outreach/Care, The Gathering (worship service), Spiritual Formation, and Church Operations. Aspects include: goal setting, strategy, development and mentoring.

2. Staffing / Key Leader

a. Strategically promote the spiritual well-being of those entrusted to the church by actively developing relationships that promote the ministry and vision of Genesis Church.

b. Mentor and grow Petoskey site-specific staff, deacon team and key department leaders into gifted leaders in their areas. Aspects include: listening, strategizing, mentoring and mobilizing staff and teams.

c. Conduct vibrant, effective and efficient staff meetings.

d. Maintain a culture of organizational accountability among staff with clear functions, roles, and reporting structure.

e. Oversee hiring, reviewing, mentoring and terminating paid staff.

3. Finance

a. Work in concert with the Lead Pastor.

b. Oversee aspects of budgets, payroll, cash flow, insurance, human resources, income and expenses.

4. Communications

a. Manage communications (website, Genesis app, weekly email communications and social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)

b. Oversee information technology: computers, software, software as a service, web integration, campus Wi-Fi, etc.

c. Serve as the primary contact to our other Genesis church sites

5. Facilities

a. Oversee the Deacon Team and hired contractors in ensuring the proper use, expansion, and maintenance of the Genesis Center in accordance with the ministry goals and objectives of the church.

b. Handle difficulties and emergencies effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Fulfill the character qualifications in the spirit of 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
• Agree with and adhere to the Genesis Church Statement of Faith, Constitution and By-laws
• Have a strong gift of leadership and leadership development; ability to lead oneself and others (self-starter, takes initiative)
• Have a pastoral heart and is energized by discipling and shepherding others
• Understand the Genesis Petoskey vision, purpose, and direction
• Demonstrate wisdom in decisions, actions, and recommendations
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Christian Ministry, Theology or Biblical Studies preferred.
• Work experience (minimum requirement): 5 years of demonstrated experience as an executive level leader, preferably within a church and in a pastoral role.