Executive Pastor

Position Title: Executive Pastor

Functional Ministry Area(s): Executive Leadership

Reports To: Senior Pastor

FSLA Classification: Full Time Salary

Salary Range: $115k - $135k a year

Supervises: Yes

Position Schedule: Monday-Thursday, Sundays required

OVERVIEW

The Executive Pastor is a senior leader who translates Hillside’s vision into organizational reality. This role carries broad responsibility for the health and alignment of Hillside’s staff, ministries, and operations, ensuring that every team is moving in the same direction. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who loves the church, develops people well, and brings the operational clarity needed for a church to thrive. They are committed to the vision of seeing God’s hope transform our cities one story at a time, and the mission of experiencing God’s love, Growing in Community, Serving with Compassion, and Multiplying Impact.

CORE STAFF VALUES

• Christ-Centered - (Matthew 22:37) Love for God, Scripture, and the Church

• Care - (Romans 12:15-16) Caring Person, slowing down to practice empathy

• Collaboration - (Ephesians 4:2-3) Team player, willing to engage in accountable relationships

• Communication - (Ephesians 4:15) Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Celebration - (Romans 12:10) Able to honor, enjoy and cheer for the team

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pastoral Engagement

• Relational leader who is good with a diverse group of people

• Maintain an active pastoral presence with staff, volunteers, and congregation members

• Represent Hillside in community relationships and partnerships that advance the church’s missional presence in the Inland Empire.

Strategic Leadership

• Champion the vision of Hillside by translating it into clear organizational goals, annual plans, and measurable outcomes

• Lead the annual strategic planning process, including ministry performance reviews, goal-setting, and (3-5 year??) horizon planning

• Ensure all ministry areas are aligned with Hillside’s mission strategies: Experiencing God’s Love, Growing in Community, Serving with Compassion, and Multiply Impact.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Supervise, develop, and advocate for Ministry Team Leads and operational staff, fostering a culture of accountability and growth

• Oversee people and culture functions including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, staff transitions, and policy compliance

• Lead and coordinate all-staff meetings, leadership retreats, and team rhythms that build unity and clarity

• Cultivate a healthy staff culture rooted in Hillside’s Core Staff Values

Operational Oversight

• Oversee the operational readiness of Hillside, including finance, administration, facilities, and supply functions

• Collaborate with Ministry Leads to develop annual budgets that fund strategic priorities and maintain healthy cash reserves

• Ensure sound financial stewardship and accountability across all ministry budgets

Ministry Effectiveness

• Coach and resource Ministry Team Leads to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and develop their teams

• Facilitate cross-ministry collaboration to eliminate silos and maximize kingdom impact

• Support the development of volunteer leadership infrastructure across all ministries

Other duties as assigned.