A quick picture of who we are:

The DFW Church is a multi-cultural congregation spanning the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Since 1990, the church has striven to keep its focus on Jesus, with every member dedicated to pursuing and maintaining a close relationship with God. We believe Jesus, full of grace and truth, is the only way to enter into that relationship with God, and our teaching is centered on his life, death, resurrection, teaching, and his call to follow him.

As we step into a new chapter in our history, we aim to deepen our congregation’s spirituality through collaborative leadership teams across the congregation’s five worship centers.

Why Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)?

  • Outstanding quality of life – Plenty of sunshine, outdoor recreation, professional sports, entertainment, and convenient access to both city life and family-friendly suburbs.
  • No state income tax – Texas has no state income tax, helping families steward their resources well and build long-term financial stability.
  • Family-centered communities – Strong suburbs, excellent public, private, and faith-based schools, a diverse population, and a great place to eventually retire.
  • Strategic location and global connectivity – Easy national and international travel through one of the country’s largest transportation hubs.
  • Housing options for every stage of life – Diverse housing choices and price points to fit families, professionals, and retirees.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking an experienced executive pastor candidate with a proven background in leading the operations and shepherding a growing congregation of 1,000+ members. This individual should have hands-on experience implementing systems, policies, procedures, and processes that support ministry effectiveness and organizational growth. They should also have experience in providing pastoral care and spiritual encouragement, supporting the spiritual health, growth, and perseverance in ministry, in partnership with the congregational evangelist.

The ideal candidate is a Christ-centered, spiritual, humble, and team-oriented leader who builds trust and works collaboratively with staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers. This role will report directly to the congregational evangelist. Because this is a pastoral and ministerial position involving shepherding responsibilities, the church believes this role should be filled by a qualified man consistent with its sincerely held biblical convictions.

He possesses a logical and strategic mindset, capable of turning vision into action, improving organizational performance, and managing complex initiatives. Above all, we seek a leader who effectively bridges ministry and operations through spiritual maturity, strategic thinking, and operational excellence.

General job description:

In partnering with the congregational evangelist, this individual’s key responsibilities will be the oversight and execution of:

  • Pastoral care and shepherding – In partnership with the congregational evangelist, provide spiritual care, encouragement, and prayerful support to staff and ministry leaders, attending to their spiritual health, growth, and perseverance in ministry.
  • Operational leadership – Lead the church’s operations with excellence, aligning people, processes, and resources to the congregational vision.
  • Facilities, security and risk management – Create and maintain safe, effective, and ministry-ready environments across all church locations.
  • Financial stewardship – Faithfully steward financial resources to support the mission, vision, and long-term health of the church.
  • Governance and ministry operations – Foster effective governance and operational systems that enable the ministry to flourish, including the oversight of any administrative services or providers.
  • Human resources and organizational development – Invest in the growth, care, and development of staff and ministry leaders while building a healthy organizational culture.

Qualifications:

  • Baptized disciple of Jesus Christ with a clear calling to ministry and a proven record of operational excellence, including a minimum of 10 years of relevant leadership experience.
  • Demonstrates strong alignment with Biblical, Christ-centered convictions and practices, evidenced through at least 10 years of full-time and/or volunteer ministry leadership.
  • Proven ability to connect effectively with diverse individuals, build trust, foster collaboration, and cultivate healthy relationships within teams and congregations.
  • Extensive experience in operations management, strategic planning, process improvement, and business systems is highly preferred.
  • Ability to successfully pass required background checks and consistently uphold child protection and safety standards.

Preferred credentials:

  • Ministry leadership training certificates, biblical studies degrees, theological education, and a business operations degree are highly valued and considered beneficial for this role.

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation packet
  • Ministry housing allowance – Eligible for a clergy housing allowance, as designated by the church and administered in accordance with applicable federal tax law and church policy.
  • Great benefits:
    • Group healthcare coverage (BCBS)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA fund)
    • Fidelity 403b retirement plan (with employer matching)
    • PTO benefits
    • Group term life insurance
    • Education assistance

As a religious organization, the DFW Church makes employment decisions consistent with its sincerely held religious beliefs, applicable law, and the ministerial nature of certain positions. Employment with the DFW Church is at will and may be terminated by either the church or the employee at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting creates an employment contract or guarantee of continued employment.

How to apply

Please send:

  • A résumé
  • A short statement of faith and calling (~1–2 pages)
  • A brief description of your experience with operations and ministry leadership
  • Three to five references (including at least one spiritual mentor/leader)

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: Executive pastor application