Chief Operating Officer Job at Faith Church in St. Louis, Missouri

Position Overview

Faith Church has been ranked one of the fastest-growing churches in America for several years in a row. Now we are known as one of the largest, most influential, and innovative churches in America. We are one church with eight locations—in Sunset Hills, Earth City, Weldon Spring, Ferguson-Florissant (Missouri), West Palm Beach and Royal Palm Beach (Florida), Fairview Heights (Illinois, 2022 launch), and online. Our mission is to use the latest in technology, resources, and music in a creative way to be relevant in reaching our world. We are just getting started in doing what God has called Faith Church to do; creatively reaching the world so that people connect… people grow… and lives are changed.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve on the Senior Executive Team, working closely with the Lead Pastor, Chief of Staff, and Directional Leadership Team to provide operational oversight, strategic planning, and goal setting. Location: St. Louis, MO

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in day-to-day operations including finance, legal, campus planning, administration, Academy, information technology, facilities, coffee shops, and bookstore.
• Consult with the CFO about finance and financial initiatives.
• Maintain Faith Church’s by-laws and legal policies while overseeing all legal and insurance concerns.
• Develop and manage operational systems and an operations team to execute expansion strategies for existing and future campuses, including master planning, design, architecture, contractor selection, and construction.
• Develop and manage administrative staff and systems.
• Provide monthly insights to the Academy Director regarding the development programs (babies to Pre-K) for the Monday – Friday program.
• Ensure the infrastructure and day-to-day operations meet the current and future needs of the organization, including optimizing weekend solutions and maintaining a strong relationship with the online campus and AV departments.
• Lead the team to acquire, build-out, and maintain facilities that support the vision of Faith Church.
• Contribute to strategic planning by shaping short- and long-term strategies and taking ownership of operational deliverables, including timelines, measurable goals, and stakeholder communications.
• Design and publish key dashboard metrics for both financial and non-financial ministry objectives in consultation with the CFO.
• Oversee software and systems (church database, payroll, accounting, etc.) and manage software conversions.
• Implement and monitor proper controls to ensure the organization remains financially beyond reproach.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain the God-ordained priorities in your life, putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything including your spouse, children, and ministry.
• Passionate about tithing at least 10% of your income to further the vision of Faith Church.
• Invest in and lead a Faith Church connect group.
• Be responsible for developing and multiplying the Dream Team.
• Avoid the appearance of evil; conduct your life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Attend services regularly with your entire family.
• Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church and protect the unity bestowed upon this church.
• Believe and operate in the gifts of the Spirit and support the empowerment of women in pastoral leadership.
• Exhibit godly character and integrity while living out the vision and culture of Faith Church.
• Align personal social media posts with Faith Church’s mission and church activities.
• Be a fully devoted follower of Christ and serve as an armor bearer when requested by the Senior Pastors.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Executive Team and partner with Senior Pastors and Directional Leadership Team members in guiding the mission and vision forward.
• Have a heart for the Church and be a mature follower of Christ.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Show experience in leading teams or groups and possess strong administrative abilities.
• Be able to work independently, perform well under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Love Jesus and His Word.
• Have a heart for the house and a drama-free approach.
• Value and invest in relationships.
• Be fun, flexible, driven, goal-oriented, and known for getting things done early.
• Exhibit happiness and joy to fit in with the Faith Church staff.
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, as Pastors David and Nicole are quick.
• Embrace an “all in” attitude with family values at heart.
• Expect and believe that God’s greatest is yet to come in your life.
• Come prepared to meetings with a notebook, eager to learn.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.