JOB FUNCTION:

Oversee and develop church administration, finances, staff, and operations. Set goals for staff to accomplish the church’s mission and vision. Support, coach, and assess staff, implement processes to optimize operational capabilities and manage resources effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spiritual
Profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Willing to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading
Demonstrate a servant attitude and heart
Consistent, long-term track record of Christ-like behavior and a God-honoring reputation
Must be committed and in unity with the mission, vision, and values of LAVC

Administration
New Hire administration (HR documents, resumé review, set up interviews, employee onboarding and orientation, etc.)
Assist Lead Pastor with budget oversight, development, and management
Oversee Information Technology, Project Management, Facilities Management, Insurance, Church Management Software and Marketing/Communications
Conduct staff reviews and oversee the development of staff spiritual and professional growth
Facilitate the annual strategic planning process, including evaluation of ministry performance; review of mission, vision, and core values; and establishment of goals
Develop annual financial plans and ensure all business decisions are in unity with the goals and mission of the church

Pastoral
Maintain and develop ministerial relations; communicate and perform administrative duties as necessary
Develop and oversee benevolence ministry
Provide pastoral care
Lead the ministry staff in the establishment and ongoing direction of ministries that effectively reach the church’s demographic, insuring the accomplishment of the overall mission
Regularly communicate our vision, values, and mission to the the church and staff
Adhere to the values, core beliefs, and genetic code of the Vineyard and stay connected to the larger Vineyard movement
Lead the staff by directing them in their management of all church operations
Schedule and lead church staff meetings
Manage the staff organizational chart
Maintain staff policies, procedures, and best practices
Solve interpersonal conflict or other team challenges
Ability to preach and teach

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven and multi-priority environment
Maintain confidentiality
Dependable, detailed, organized, and a good time-manager
Strong interpersonal, relational, verbal and written communication skills
Coordinate a staff of people (encourage, oversee, guide and assist)
Willing to continue to grow and learn skills that will lend themselves well to this role
Friendly and sensitive to a wide range of people from all different age, racial, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds
Willing to model Kingdom expectations and spiritual gifting, even outside of personal strengths
Excellent administrative, communication & computer skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
High level of humility and a willingness to be accountable to others
Faithful and have a “whatever it takes” attitude
Highly professional
Strong analytical skills
Experience in public communications, team building, training, and management
Ability to lead others and create/sustain organizational structures
Familiar with church growth and health
Loyalty and dedication to LAVC, mission, values & leadership

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Level certification or degree in related field and/or advanced training in Orthodox Christian theology and biblical leadership
Proven experience in casting vision and leading missional disciple-making communities
Proven work experience managing budgets and accounts is preferred but not required
Seminary/theological training preferred but not required