Associate Operations Pastor

About the Role

The Associate Operations Pastor is primarily responsible for coordinating campus operations, providing support to staff and attenders, and leading volunteer teams. At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity and a cornerstone of our culture.

On the Operations Team, we believe every detail matters because every person matters! We help people identify the next step God has in store for them by managing the church's day-to-day operations, events, and details to celebrate with people as they grow in their faith.

The Associate Operations Pastor coordinates all campus operations at a physical location, supports campus leadership and attendees, and leads the Operations volunteer team. This role also leads events and special projects assigned to their campus and receives mentorship from an Operations Pastor.

Responsibilities

• Pastor and engage with attenders and volunteers through meetings, phone calls, and other means of communication
• Schedule and coordinate the campus calendar’s planning process to leverage opportunities like weekend services, message series, events, projects, and holidays
• Oversee and manage the follow-up process for first-time guests, commitments and recommitments to Christ, prayer requests, serving inquiries, and campus sign-ups
• Lead through the promotion, sign-up, facilitation, and follow-up processes for campus-wide events such as Baptism, Known, Product Sales, and Serving Push Weekends
• Maintain facility operations through vendor relationships (janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, general repairs)
• Motivate and inspire others to volunteer through serving opportunities
• Recruit, onboard, develop, and pastor volunteers and key leaders
• Manage volunteer communication, scheduling, and provide care for the team
• Facilitate orientation meetings for new volunteers and encourage them toward the best fit
• Ensure the team has the resources and proper training to follow through with the vision of the Operations Team (Administration, Facilities, Events, Safety, Accounting, Product Sales, and Prayer Teams)
• Manage volunteer applications and reports, and follow screening processes
• Partner with Central Operations to be equipped, resourced, and trained to execute the role’s responsibilities
• Partner with Central Finance and help equip campus leaders to execute the quarterly budget
• Meet communication standards, execute strategies, and plan campus-wide communication
• Coordinate contract security for weekend services and events
• Ensure best practices and follow procedures for tithes and offerings, purchasing card reports, creative media, and legal and risk awareness
• Learn and utilize systems and software to support attenders, volunteers, and campus needs
• Manage vendor accounts and ensure campus-wide supplies are maintained

Requirements

• Have a strong ability to inspire, motivate, and develop team members and volunteer leaders
• Exemplify a high level of customer service
• Have an eye for details and the capacity to see the big picture
• Ability to thrive when leading, delegating, and organizing all things operations
• Understand how to communicate with an array of personnel effectively
• Basic understanding of budget/fiscal management
• Effective at multi-tasking, time management, and following up
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in an office environment with office equipment and supplies
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Maintain composure during stressful situations
• High School Diploma or GED
• Up to 12 months of related work experience

At Life.Church, we hire new team members to begin their journey at an existing location so they can learn the culture and systems from experienced pastors. Our hope is to send pastors who are ready to lead on day one as we launch new locations.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Generous employer-paid leave for vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with useful resources and savings
• Life insurance policy provided at 2x annual salary at no cost; additional coverage available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 12.5% contribution (including employee, employer match, and employer discretionary) in the first year; contributions increase with tenure
• $160 annually in development dollars for professional growth
• Casual dress and work environment