FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Executive Pastor

Executive Pastor

Summary:

The Executive Pastor at First Baptist Church of Montgomery, AL is a full-time senior ministerial position charged with overseeing the operations of ministries and programs, leading and developing the staff, collaborating with the Church Administrator on building and financial needs, and finding solutions to issues that arise within the life of the church. The ideal Executive Pastor will have a pastor’s heart and also be driven to implement the goals of the church in a Christ-honoring and unifying way. The Executive Pastor is responsible to the Senior Pastor.

Please submit resumes to Pastor Mark Bethea at mbethea@montgomeryfbc.org

I. Congregational and Staff Responsibilities:

A. Be a God-called person viewing their primary role as a minister of the gospel who consistently represents the love and light of Jesus Christ to everyone you encounter.

B. Exhibit care, concern, and administrative leadership for all ministries and programs of FBC Montgomery.

C. Coordinate actions with other ministers and office staff as appropriate and as a cooperative and encouraging teammate.

D. Love the Lord, love His people, and work accordingly!

II. Primary Responsibilities:

A. Manage and lead the daily operations of ministries and programs of the church, working with the Senior Pastor and staff to implement strategy, vision, and implementation of goals for the church body to remain strong, steady, and Christ-honoring in all things.

B. Help evaluate all ministries, initiatives, and programs the church offers. Find ways to give constructive feedback and practical steps to improve the effectiveness of existing ministries or begin new ones as needed.

C. Lead in the development, training, and success of our ministerial and ministerial support staff. Supervise the day-to-day operations of the staff. Provide support as well as orderly and timely evaluations.

D. Protect our church and members through implementing best practices for safety and security. Review MinistrySafe, Personnel Handbook, Child Protection Policies, Staff Training Opportunities, and other best practices regularly.

E. Work with church staff, lay leaders, and volunteers to promote excellence in every area of our church programs and operations.

F. Be a liaison and leadership voice to related ministries including FBC Community Ministries and FBC Foundation on behalf of the church and the Senior Pastor.

G. Expand our summer internship program to include year-round interns to train and equip next generation leaders in multiple areas of our ministries.

H. Listen and help to find solutions to staff and church member needs.

I. Lead in developing, implementing, and ongoing updates to a site plan for our buildings and properties.

J. Lead in the implementation of the initiatives from the FBC Long-Range Plan.

K. Be trained, knowledgeable, and provide leadership support on all church functions including building, contracts, utilities, policies, systems, financial, and other operations.

L. Work with the Church Administrator to help facilitate ministry plans, budget goals, stewardship, safety, policies and procedures, and organization.

M. Work alongside staff to grow commitment and volunteer opportunities across the life of our church.

N. Assist in pastoral duties as needed or appropriate (hospital visitation, ministry visits, pastoral care, teaching).

Other Responsibilities:

A. Model servant leadership and Christ-honoring churchmanship.

B. Attend the meetings of various church committees, related ministries, and deacons.

C. Strive to maintain a close personal walk with the Lord in every aspect of life.

D. Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Pastor.

SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:

By Email:

Mark Bethea, Senior Pastor
mbethea@montgomeryfbc.org

By Mail:

First Baptist Church Montgomery
Attn: Mark Bethea, Senior Pastor
305 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

FBC COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Community Ministries Administrative & Ministry Assistant

Community Ministries Administrative and Ministry Assistant

Center: Executive Office

Location:  The primary location is The Caring Center, 380 Arba St, Montgomery, AL, with duties at various locations in the service area.

Summary:  Acts as the administrative assistant to the Executive Director and provides ministry-wide administrative assistance. Responsibilities include general correspondence, financial management, event coordination, and ministry assistance. Acts as the customer service representative for the ministry to the public, volunteers, and church offices and members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Minimal supervisory responsibilities are generally limited to the supervision of volunteers during special projects.

Portfolio/Program Management and Job Responsibilities:

  1. Manages all interoffice and external communications related to accounts payable and receivable. Ensure all financial transactions are on time, complete, and accurate. Liaise with FBC business office as needed.
  2. Manages all internal account reconciliation activities.
  3. Assist the CLC Director with payroll activities.
  4. Work with the business office for all financial reporting and report development.
  5. Act as liaison with organizations desiring to use the Community Ministries’ facilities.
  6. Maintain employment records including vacation and sick leave. Submit employee timesheets. Ensure all work records are submitted correctly and on time.
  7. Assist ministry directors with volunteer management and coordination.
  8. Responsible for daily tasks including correspondence, filing, and typing documents.
  9. Manage Community Ministries calendar of activities.
  10. Responsible for meeting/event/ministry preparation including submitting work orders, production of materials, meeting set up, and catering requests.
  11. Make travel arrangements for professional travel for Community Ministries team members.
  12. Maintain all database resources.
  13. Supports all ministries as the central point for ordering materials.
  14. Act as the central point of contact for compiling/submitting inputs to church publications and media productions.  Coordinates with church personnel as needed.
  15. Maintains tutoring program documents.
  16. Act as the receptionist for Community Ministries to receive incoming calls and direct them as necessary. Assist the Caring Center Director in scheduling food and financial assistance appointments.
  17. Work with the Executive Director and president of the board of directors for all meeting preparation and to facilitate all meetings of the executive committee and the full board of directors.
  18. Responsible for pick-up and delivery of correspondence from FBC Montgomery.
  19. Conduct the Santa’s Workshop program.
  20. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

 

Portfolio/Program Management and Job Responsibilities:

  1. Minimum of an associate degree desired
  2. Proficient in the full Office 365 suite
  3. Experience in office management, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll activities required.  Access database proficiency desired
  4. Proven ability to manage correspondence with multiple entities.
  5. Desire to serve and minister to others.
  6. Must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Association church.

 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:  Valid Driver’s License

Physical and Environmental Demands:  Work is usually performed in a well-lit and temperate office environment. Physical demands include constant close vision work and the ability to adjust focus, frequent sitting, using hands and fingers to handle objects and operate office equipment and controls, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting weight to 25 pounds. Some walking, lifting, or moving objects which may exceed 30 pounds. Some work is performed outdoors in seasonal weather conditions.

Send Resume to:  chamilton@fbc-cm.org

SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:

By Email:

Charles Hamilton, Executive Director

chamilton@fbc-cm.org

By Mail:

FBC Community Ministries Inc.
Attn: Viki Brant
305 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104