First Institutional Baptist Church
1141 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-258-1998
Title: Executive Minister
Executive Summary
First Institutional Baptist Church (FIBC) is searching for an Executive
Minister (EM) to effectively act as a change agent in implementing the
new church-wide strategic plan.
This person will supervise all staff, mid-level directors, and
ministries, including paid staff and volunteers.
A key purpose of the EM role is to relieve the Senior Pastor of
administrative and day-to-day management.
The church is transitioning from a flat organizational structure to a
hierarchical, team-based model that aligns with the key foundational
purposes of the church (evangelism, emancipation, discipleship and
worship).
This role is both strategic and managerial.
Candidates for Executive Minister will lead with a servant's heart,
have a visible, growing personal relationship with Christ, and a concern
for the lost. The Executive Minister will complement and report
directly to the Senior Pastor, who will remain the primary leader,
visionary, and teacher of the body.
Our Church
1. FIBC has served downtown Phoenix for 102 years. It is a
multi-generational, predominantly African American congregation of
approx. 1500 who are drawn from a vastly dispersed area. FIBC has a
budget of $2.2K, approximately 50+ congregational ministries, and an
emancipative non-profit arm that serves the homeless and others through
its social services ministries.
2. Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr. has served as senior pastor here since
1977 and continues to lead the congregation in the realization of its
God-ordained vision of "Becoming a Discipling Fellowship through
Evangelism and Emancipation."
3. FIBC is changing. Following the findings of an outside
consulting team, an eighteen- month church-wide assessment was held,
resulting in a strategic plan approved on April 15, 2008, that will
serve to make FIBC more efficient and effective to do Kingdom work.
A major component of the plan is the move to a team leadership model,
including the new position of Executive Minister. At the same time,
local outreach opportunities are being significantly reshaped due to the
upcoming opening of light rail transportation, downtown gentrification,
and rezoning of FIBC's surrounding neighborhood.
4. One of FIBC's goals is to attract, retain and assimilate more
young adults into the life of the church.
For additional information see http://fibcaz.org/ and
http://www.fibcoaz.org/.
The Position
The EM will assume overall responsibility for the ongoing refinement
and execution of the strategic plan.
He/she will manage, coach, mentor, and give direction to the mid-level
management team of Directors of Discipleship, Evangelism,
Children/Youth, Worship, Emancipation and Operations to ensure that each
is equipped to do the same for the staff, functions and/or ministries
they oversee.
All ministry leaders (with the exception of the Senior Pastor) and
volunteers, as well as the Director of Operations, report to the
Executive Minister.
He/she will assist the mid-level management team in the ongoing
assessment, refinement and/or development of ministries that are
responsive to needs and opportunities for church growth, in alignment
with the church Vision.
The EM will be responsible for the integration of all ministry
departments and teams into a strategic, unified and harmonious whole.
In conjunction with the Trustees, he/she will have responsibility for
the coordination of budget planning and financial management at all
levels.
The EM will develop a volunteer process that effectively utilizes the
gifts, skills and talents of lay members, including training of
volunteers and ministry leaders.
He/she will develop an effective accountability process for the staff
and ministries that is biblically sound and directly tied to standards
and goals that are measurable and obtainable.
He/she will assist ordained and program staff in developing both
individual and corporate goals and objectives for their ministries,
creating processes for evaluation and procedures for accountability
He/she will ensure that staff, facilities, policies, procedures and
programs are appropriately and effectively aligned to meet the
church's strategic goals.
The EM will oversee the training and professional development of the
staff.
He/she will maintain and promote effective lines of communication
between the Senior Pastor, governance ministries, staff and
congregational ministries.
The Person:
Exhibits a Christ-like character that leads/follows with integrity,
humility, compassion, and selflessness.
Has experience successfully managing complex organizations,
particularly difficult organizational change.
Possesses an inherent desire for accepting major challenges, developing
clear measurements & feedback mechanisms, and meeting commitments
through persistence and results.
Demonstrates the strategic/tactical leadership skills to lead the
development of plans and objectives.
Possesses strong interpersonal/relational skills to effectively
implement that plan.
Demonstrates strong team management skills to successfully develop and
empower people.
Is able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with
the Senior Pastor, paid and volunteer staff, lay members, ministries,
deacons, trustees, and partners that result in a unified and cohesive
team.
Must be process-driven and organized.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in accounting principals
and budget development and implementation.
Education/Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to church
ministry, or a comparable relevant degree
Minimum five years experience in direct management of staff (prior
experience in a multi-staff church setting is preferred).
Graduate or seminary degree strongly preferred
A solid biblical and theological foundation in mainstream Christianity
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 plus church benefit package
To apply, obtain a detailed description of this position, or for
additional information, please contact: Human Resources Committee -
First Institutional Baptist Church 1141 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ
85034; electronically you may e-mail your letter of interest and resume
to:
Kim.stroman@fibcaz.org