Dr. Nat Burns
Executive Pastor
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Springfield, Missouri
We WORSHIP God, We GROW Together, We SERVE Others
Accountable to
Senior Pastor
Responsible for
Personnel areas
- Oversees the hiring of all full-time employees* (except senior pastor) (*in conjunction with senior pastor, elders, and appropriate leader-level supervisor)
- Develops and administers year-round program of evaluation, growth, and personal enrichment for all full-time employees
- Develops and leads regular leadership staff meetings
- Recommends salary adjustments, terminations, and the creation of new positions (in counsel with the senior pastor and elders)
- Serves as coach and encourager to the paid staff
Financial areas
- Produces the annual ministry budget (in concert with all appropriate leadership and laity)
- Oversees the approved annual spending plan
Facilities
- Oversee the maintenance, upkeep, and efficient operations of all buildings and grounds for the main campus and auxiliary campus
Daily Operations
- Seeks to create a positive, productive work environment
- Responsible for the efficient operation and presentation of Ridgecrest Baptist church to the membership and to the Community
Spiritual
- Professes Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
- Passion and joy in serving Jesus
- Commitment to personal spiritual growth and a healthy lifestyle
- A strong, growing relationship with spouse and children (if married)
- A sense of call to this position
- An example to believers in faith and conduct
- A person under authority
Skills
- Team-based leadership abilities
- Relational strengths/abilities
- Communication skills
- Multi task oriented/organizational skills
Education
- College and/or seminary degree in area of interest
- Minimum 5 years experience in local church, multi-staff Adult Education Ministry
- Commitment to life-long learning
