Communications Director

The Communications Director at Compass Christian Church provides strategic leadership for all church communications, serving as the steward of the Compass brand and voice. This role exists to clarify who Compass is, tell its story with excellence, and support ministries through thoughtful, well-planned communication strategies that advance the mission of leading people to find and follow Jesus. The Communications Department functions much like an in-house marketing agency—supporting ministry needs while protecting and strengthening a cohesive organizational brand. With a high volume of work (approximately 150 projects per month), this role requires a proactive leader who can bring structure, clarity, and long-range planning to a collaborative and relational environment. The Director will lead a talented team that includes a graphic designer (with UX/UI skills), a video specialist, a part-time ministry assistant, and an events coordinator/planner. They will also work closely with pastors and ministry leaders to help shape ideas early—offering wise guidance, creative alternatives, and a consistent “no, but here’s a better way” posture. This role is ideal for someone who doesn’t simply work for Compass, but becomes part of the church—immersing themselves in its culture, values, and DNA. I love this opportunity because Compass Christian Church is healthy, growing, and ready to clearly articulate who it is in its next season of ministry. With 100 years of impact behind it and strong momentum right now, this role has a rare chance to help refine brand DNA and elevate how the story of Compass is told. What excites me most is the team and culture. This is a warm, collaborative group that wants to serve well and is eager for leadership that brings clarity, strategy, and proactive vision. The right leader will build trust across ministries, guide ideas with confidence and care, and help the church communicate with greater alignment and effectiveness. For a Communications Director who loves the local church, believes in the power of storytelling, and wants to lead rather than simply react, this is a compelling and meaningful opportunity. Chesed Berry A great match for this position would be: A great candidate is first and foremost a strong culture fit—relational, collaborative, and warm—while also being confident enough to lead. They are skilled at building trust across ministries and are comfortable saying "no, but…" —protecting the brand and the team’s capacity while still championing ministry goals. They are a strategic thinker and wordsmith who understands brand voice, storytelling, and clarity of message. Rather than being purely reactive, they elevate the department by proactively defining who Compass is, how it communicates, and how stories are told ministry-wide. This person brings experience as a Communications Director (or similar senior role) at a mid-to-large-sized church and has a proven portfolio of impactful work. Experience in the secular marketing or communications world is a strong plus. They are energized by leading a capable team, refining systems, and planning well in advance—especially for larger initiatives like video production. Compass Christian Church is a dynamic, multisite church with 100 years of ministry impact in the East Valley. Located in the thriving suburbs of Phoenix, Compass exists to lead people to find and follow Jesus and is known for its warm relational culture, generous spirit, and deep commitment to discipleship. The church averages around 3,300 in weekend attendance across 2 campuses and is experiencing fresh growth as it enters its centennial year. In 2025, more than 800 individuals were baptized. These numbers are celebrated in a huge way! With a beautiful worship center completed in 2021, a healthy staff team, and a strong sense of unity and mission, Compass is poised for an exciting new season of creativity, momentum, and ministry expansion. Compass is part of the Restoration Movement and places significant emphasis on biblical authority, unity, and the centrality of baptism in the life of a believer. The church is known for generosity, community impact, and a deeply relational ministry culture. “I love this area because of the geographical beauty, the weather 8 months out of the year, and the advantages of living outside of a large city where you get the resources of a large area in the suburbs.” Sam Thomas – XP, Chicago Hometown Position Profile Mission, Vision, and Values Mission: Lead people to find and follow Jesus. Vision: Multiplying disciples in relational environments. We want to help make disciples of Jesus who will: Love God, Love People, and Share Jesus. Staff Culture Compass has an exceptionally healthy team environment—relationally warm, encouraging, and aligned around mission. Staff members describe the culture as collaborative, genuinely fun, spiritually intentional, and marked by trust and unity. Leadership development, prayer, and pastoral care are woven into the rhythm of staff life. The Senior Pastor is accessible, invested, and deeply committed to the long-term health of both the congregation and the staff. Expectations are high, but the working environment is supportive, grace-filled, and energized. People love being part of this team. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary steward of Compass’s brand, voice, and storytelling across all platforms Lead and develop the Communications team, fostering a collaborative, healthy, and high-performing culture Partner with pastors and ministry leaders to plan communication strategies early, guiding ideas toward the most effective outcomes Manage a high-volume project pipeline (approximately 150 projects per month) using established systems and workflows (Asana-based ticketing process) Bring greater proactivity and long-range planning to communications, particularly for video and major initiatives Refine and further define Compass’s brand DNA—clarifying who Compass is and how it communicates Oversee content creation across print, digital, video, web, and weekend environments Provide editorial leadership as a wordsmith, ensuring consistency in tone, theology, and messaging Oversee website content and structure (with IT managing widgets and plugins) Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, ministry leaders, and campus teams to ensure alignment and excellence Key Qualifications Proven experience as a Communications Director or senior communications leader at a mid-to-large-sized church Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in branding, storytelling, and multi-channel campaigns Background in marketing, communications, or creative leadership; secular marketing experience is a plus Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex workflows, and handle a high volume of projects Strong editorial and writing skills; ability to function as the voice of the church Experience with project management systems (Asana or similar) Strategic mindset with the ability to plan ahead and elevate a department from reactive to proactive Relational intelligence and confidence to guide leaders through thoughtful decision-making Alignment with Compass Christian Church’s mission, theology, and relational ministry culture Salary Range Apply For This Role CV or resume Full name * Email address * Phone number * I consent to be contacted via text messages for this and any other job within Slingshot Group. 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