Associate Pastor of Ministry Opperations

Bethel Baptist Church | Schaumburg, Illinois Full-Time Pastoral Position | Reports to the Lead Pastor Position Summary Bethel Baptist Church is seeking a spiritually mature, elder-qualified pastor to serve as our Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations. The role combines pastoral ministry, organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and staff development in support of Bethel’s mission of making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. About Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church is a multi-generational and increasingly multi-ethnic church family committed to the faithful preaching of God’s Word, intentional discipleship, biblical counseling, meaningful church membership, and global missions. With an average weekly attendance of approximately 400 people, the church emphasizes expository preaching, Christ-centered discipleship, and meaningful involvement in the life of the local church. Bethel Baptist Church also operates Schaumburg Christian School, a longstanding ministry serving more than 850 students throughout the greater Chicagoland area. The Associate Pastor will work cooperatively with school leadership on shared facilities, budgeting, strategic planning, and ministry coordination. Primary Responsibilities Serve as a member of the pastoral leadership team, assist in shepherding, discipleship, counseling, visitation, and member care. Participate in membership interviews, leadership development, and church discipline processes as needed. Teach and preach periodically as assigned. Model godly leadership consistent with the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9. Help strengthen the spiritual health and unity of the church family. Provide leadership for the operational systems that support the ministries of the church. Coordinate ministry planning, communication, and execution across ministry departments. Develop and maintain organizational systems that reduce confusion and improve ministry effectiveness. Ensure ministries operate with clear expectations, effective processes, and healthy communication. Facilitate collaboration among pastors, deacons, ministry directors, staff, and volunteer leaders. Assist the Lead Pastor in translating ministry vision into practical execution. Assist in the development, oversight, and long-range planning of the annual budgets for both Bethel Baptist Church and Schaumburg Christian School. Work closely with church leadership, finance personnel, and accounting partners to ensure sound financial stewardship. Monitor ministry spending and assist ministry leaders in managing approved budgets. Provide financial analysis and recommendations that support wise ministry decisions. Assist in long-range financial planning and strategic resource allocation. Evaluate major expenditures, contracts, and operational initiatives. Help ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the church and its ministries. Promote a culture of wise stewardship throughout the church. Assist the Lead Pastor in cultivating a healthy, unified, and mission-focused staff culture. Provide leadership, encouragement, and accountability to ministry directors and support staff. Lead regular ministry coordination meetings and planning initiatives. Strengthen communication and cooperation among ministry departments. Help ministry leaders develop strategic plans and ministry goals. Encourage collaboration that advances the church’s overall mission. Provide leadership oversight for operational ministries that support the life and ministry of the church, including Guest Services and Hospitality, Assimilation and Newcomer Follow‑Up, Safety and Security, Administrative Office Operations, Facilities Coordination, and Information Technology and Technical Systems. Identify and develop emerging leaders within the church, encourage the development of volunteer leaders and ministry coordinators, assist in training future ministry leaders and prospective elders, and help strengthen the church’s long‑term leadership pipeline. Requirements Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership described in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9. Demonstrates a growing walk with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to pastoral ministry. Fully affirms Bethel Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith, Church Covenant, and Bylaws. Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and relational abilities. Demonstrates wisdom, humility, emotional maturity, and sound judgment. Committed to the sufficiency of Scripture and the practice of biblical counseling. Able to work effectively with staff, volunteers, church leaders, and congregants. Preferred Previous experience in pastoral leadership, church administration, executive leadership, or a comparable ministry role. Demonstrated competency in budgeting, financial oversight, organizational planning, and resource stewardship. Experience overseeing complex ministry or nonprofit budgets. Formal theological education (seminary degree preferred). Experience leading teams, developing leaders, and implementing ministry systems. Familiarity with church management software and ministry planning tools. Personal Characteristics A shepherd’s heart for people. A passion for the local church. Strong financial and organizational acumen. Relational warmth and approachability. Wisdom in leadership and decision‑making. Humility, teachability, and integrity. The ability to build trust across a broad range of ministries and personalities. A commitment to teamwork, accountability, and shared leadership. The ability to move ministry vision into practical execution. Equally comfortable sitting with a church member in need, leading a staff meeting, reviewing a budget, or helping a ministry leader think through a challenge. Reporting Relationship The Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations reports directly to the Lead Pastor and serves alongside the pastoral team in advancing the mission and ministry of Bethel Baptist Church. Compensation Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and ministry background. To Apply A résumé A testimony of salvation and call to ministry A statement of ministry philosophy Links to recent preaching or teaching samples References (Contact info omitted.) #J-18808-Ljbffr Schaumburg Christian School