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Primarily responsible for delivering sermons and leading worship servicesSupports the lead pastor in various duties, including preaching, counseling, and administrative tasks
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Works mainly in worship settings and sermon preparationWorks in multiple ministry areas, including youth, outreach, or education

While both roles require theological training and involve spiritual leadership, the Preaching Pastor primarily focuses on delivering sermons and leading worship, whereas the Associate Pastor supports various church functions and may assist with preaching. The Preaching Pastor often serves as the main preacher, while the Associate Pastor has a broader range of responsibilities within the church.

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A Preaching Pastor often dedicates significant time each week to sermon preparation, which includes studying scripture, researching, and crafting engaging messages. However, they also juggle pastoral duties such as counseling congregants, leading meetings, and participating in community outreach. Effective time management and delegation are key, as many Preaching Pastors work closely with associate pastors, administrative staff, and church volunteers to cover broader ministry needs. This collaborative approach helps ensure that both the spiritual teaching and the pastoral care responsibilities are met.

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A Preaching Pastor is primarily responsible for preparing and delivering sermons during church services, providing spiritual leadership and guidance to the congregation. They often oversee the teaching of biblical principles, support church members in their spiritual growth, and may also be involved in counseling, pastoral care, and other ministry activities. In addition to preaching, they collaborate with church staff and elders to develop the church’s vision, mission, and outreach efforts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a preaching pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Preaching Pastor, you need a deep understanding of theology, biblical interpretation, and public speaking, often supported by a seminary degree or equivalent theological education. Familiarity with sermon preparation tools, church management software, and online streaming platforms is valuable. Strong soft skills include empathy, leadership, and effective communication to connect with and guide a diverse congregation. These abilities are essential for delivering impactful messages, fostering community, and leading a congregation with integrity and vision.
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Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations

Schaumburg Christian School

Schaumburg, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Bethel Baptist Church Schaumburg, Illinois
Full-Time Pastoral Position Reports to the Lead Pastor
Position Summary
Bethel Baptist Church is seeking a spiritually mature, elder-qualified pastor to serve as our
Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations.
This role combines pastoral ministry, organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and staff
development in support of Bethel's mission of making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ for
the glory of God.
Working closely with the Lead Pastor, fellow pastors, deacons, and ministry directors, the
Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations helps ensure that the ministries, people, systems,
finances, and resources of the church are aligned around the church's mission and priorities. He
serves as a pastoral leader who strengthens ministry effectiveness by providing oversight of
operations, financial stewardship, staff coordination, and strategic planning.
We are seeking a pastor who can faithfully shepherd people while wisely stewarding the systems,
staff, finances, and resources that support the ministry of the church.
About Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church is a multi-generational and increasingly multi-ethnic church family
committed to the faithful preaching of God's Word, intentional discipleship, biblical counseling,
meaningful church membership, and global missions.
With an average weekly attendance of approximately 400 people, Bethel seeks to make and
mature disciples of Jesus Christ through expository preaching, Christ-centered discipleship, and
meaningful involvement in the life of the local church. Our ministry philosophy is rooted in the
sufficiency of Scripture and the conviction that healthy churches are built through faithful
shepherding, sound doctrine, and intentional disciple-making.
We are committed to developing a plurality of biblically qualified elders who lead the church
through shared shepherding, accountability, and spiritual oversight.
Bethel Baptist Church also operates Schaumburg Christian School, a longstanding ministry
serving more than 850 students and their families throughout the greater Chicagoland area. The
Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations will work cooperatively with school leadership in
matters involving shared facilities, budgeting, strategic planning, and ministry coordination.
Bethel and Schaumburg Christian School reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. More
than 30 nations are represented within the school community, creating unique opportunities for
gospel ministry, discipleship, and outreach among families from a wide range of cultural
backgrounds.
The church and school share a campus, a mission-minded partnership, and a commitment to
reaching and discipling the next generation. Together, they provide a unique opportunity for
ministry influence, leadership development, and gospel impact across multiple generations.
Why Bethel?
  • Strong commitment to expository preaching and biblical discipleship.
  • A multi-generational church with a rich history of faithful ministry.
  • A collaborative ministry culture marked by teamwork and shared leadership.
  • A unique opportunity to minister in a multi-ethnic church and school environment, with
  • more than 30 nations represented among the families served by Schaumburg Christian
  • School.
  • An opportunity to help provide leadership during a significant season of ministry, helping
  • strengthen the future of both our church and our well-established Christian school
  • ministry.
  • A church committed to making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.

What Success Looks Like
  • A successful Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations will help cultivate:
  • A healthy and unified staff culture.
  • Strong collaboration among pastors, deacons, ministry directors, and ministry leaders.
  • Clear systems that reduce confusion and strengthen ministry effectiveness.
  • Sound financial stewardship and responsible budget management.
  • Well-supported ministry leaders and volunteers.
  • A growing pipeline of volunteer leaders and future church leaders.
  • Ministry environments that allow pastors and leaders to focus on shepherding people and making disciples.
  • A church that functions with clarity, unity, and purpose as it pursues its mission.

Primary Responsibilities
Pastoral Leadership
  • Serve as a member of the pastoral leadership team.
  • Assist in shepherding, discipleship, counseling, visitation, and member care.
  • Participate in membership interviews, leadership development, and church discipline processes as needed.
  • Teach and preach periodically as assigned.
  • Model godly leadership consistent with the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
  • Help strengthen the spiritual health and unity of the church family.

Ministry Operations Leadership
  • Provide leadership for the operational systems that support the ministries of the church.
  • Coordinate ministry planning, communication, and execution across ministry departments.
  • Develop and maintain organizational systems that reduce confusion and improve ministry effectiveness.
  • Ensure ministries operate with clear expectations, effective processes, and healthy communication.
  • Facilitate collaboration among pastors, deacons, ministry directors, staff, and volunteer leaders.
  • Assist the Lead Pastor in translating ministry vision into practical execution.

Financial Stewardship and Organizational Leadership
  • Assist in the development, oversight, and long-range planning of the annual budgets for both Bethel Baptist Church and Schaumburg Christian School.
  • Work closely with church leadership, finance personnel, and accounting partners to ensure sound financial stewardship.
  • Monitor ministry spending and assist ministry leaders in managing approved budgets.
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations that support wise ministry decisions.
  • Assist in long-range financial planning and strategic resource allocation.
  • Evaluate major expenditures, contracts, and operational initiatives.
  • Help ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the church and its ministries.
  • Promote a culture of wise stewardship throughout the church.

Staff Leadership and Ministry Coordination
  • Assist the Lead Pastor in cultivating a healthy, unified, and mission-focused staff culture.
  • Provide leadership, encouragement, and accountability to ministry directors and support
  • staff.
  • Lead regular ministry coordination meetings and planning initiatives.
  • Strengthen communication and cooperation among ministry departments.
  • Help ministry leaders develop strategic plans and ministry goals.
  • Encourage collaboration that advances the church's overall mission.

Operational Ministry Oversight
Provide leadership oversight for operational ministries that support the life and ministry of the
church, including:
  • Guest Services and Hospitality
  • Assimilation and Newcomer Follow-Up
  • Safety and Security
  • Administrative Office Operations
  • Facilities Coordination
  • Information Technology and Technical Systems

Leadership Development
  • Identify and develop emerging leaders within the church.
  • Encourage the development of volunteer leaders and ministry coordinators.
  • Assist in training future ministry leaders and prospective elders.
  • Help strengthen the church's long-term leadership pipeline.
  • Promote a culture of servant leadership throughout the church.

Requirements
  • Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
  • Demonstrates a growing walk with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to pastoral ministry.
  • Fully affirms Bethel Baptist Church's Statement of Faith, Church Covenant, and Bylaws.
  • Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and relational abilities.
  • Demonstrates wisdom, humility, emotional maturity, and sound judgment.
  • Committed to the sufficiency of Scripture and the practice of biblical counseling.
  • Able to work effectively with staff, volunteers, church leaders, and congregants.

Preferred
  • Previous experience in pastoral leadership, church administration, executive leadership or a comparable ministry role.
  • Demonstrated competency in budgeting, financial oversight, organizational planning, and resource stewardship.
  • Experience overseeing complex ministry or nonprofit budgets.
  • Formal theological education (seminary degree preferred).
  • Experience leading teams, developing leaders, and implementing ministry systems.
  • Familiarity with church management software and ministry planning tools.

Personal Characteristics
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • A shepherd's heart for people.
  • A passion for the local church.
  • Strong financial and organizational acumen.
  • Relational warmth and approachability.
  • Wisdom in leadership and decision-making.
  • Humility, teachability, and integrity.
  • The ability to build trust across a broad range of ministries and personalities.
  • A commitment to teamwork, accountability, and shared leadership.
  • The ability to move ministry vision into practical execution.
  • He should be equally comfortable sitting with a church member in need, leading a staff meeting, reviewing a budget, or helping a ministry leader think through a challenge.

Reporting Relationship
The Associate Pastor of Ministry Operations reports directly to the Lead Pastor and serves
alongside the pastoral team in advancing the mission and ministry of Bethel Baptist Church.
Compensation
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and
ministry background.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
  • A résumé
  • A testimony of salvation and call to ministry
  • A statement of ministry philosophy
  • Links to recent preaching or teaching samples
  • References

Applications and inquiries may be directed to:
Pastor Ken Fields
Lead Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church
Schaumburg, Illinois
kenfields@bethelministries.org
All inquiries and applications will be handled with appropriate confidentiality.

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