West Side Presbyterian Church
POSTED 4/8/25
About the Executive Director
Implementing the mission is one of the greatest challenges in any church. West Side is looking for an Executive Director who excels at using all resources to fulfill our mission of making Jesus known in West Seattle and globally. The Executive Director understands, embraces, and is committed to the vision and mission of West Side.
The Executive Director is motivated by the question, “How?” You enjoy collaborating and providing support to the Senior Pastor in her leadership of the congregation’s worship and vision. You excel in developing church leaders and building strong relationships with mission partners. There is a deep sense of fulfillment in creating organizational systems that effectively support those who undertake the mission of the church. This full time position is responsible for aligning leadership teams, systems, partnerships, and resources in faithful stewardship of the mission and strategic vision of the congregation.
You are motivated by the question, “How?”. How do we:
Equip members, leaders and staff for mission?
Align financial stewardship with mission and vision?
Improve, maintain and use our facility to extend the reach of the gospel into our community while supporting the worship and ministry of the core congregation?
Creatively utilize digital technology in worship, discipleship and evangelism?
Streamline operations to effectively support the mission?
Support staff as they serve this congregation?
Partner effectively for local and global kingdom work?
Revitalize commitment to global missionaries in alignment with the vision to befriend, equip, and send leaders of gospel movements?
The Executive Director responsibilities include:
Interpersonal Stewardship
Leadership and equipping of all staff in partnership with the Senior Pastor
Leadership and equipping pathways for congregational members
Leadership and equipping of the Deacon Ministry of the congregation
Operational Stewardship
Leadership of the Stewardship Committees for Finance, Building and Grounds, and Personnel
Leadership of the Communication, Digital Platforms and Technology teams
Mission & Reach Stewardship
Leadership and equipping of the teams that work closely with our global and local mission partners
Leadership and Equipping of teams toward our Reach Initiatives
Cultivation of our partnerships with West Seattle churches and schools
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Sunday worship and fellowship leadership
Preaching and worship leadership as invited by the Senior Pastor
Be a colleague in ministry among your peers and alongside partners in the gospel at other churches in West Seattle
Energy and enthusiasm for a varied work schedule including periodic late nights, early mornings, or Saturday meetings. Maintain a rhythm of rest and renewal.
What you bring
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Executive Director:
Education and experience
An Undergraduate degree is required
M.Div. or other graduate work preferred
Experience leading and developing teams in a multi-staff ministry setting preferredvel in the local church.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proficient in Microsoft applications, familiarity with social media platforms, and curiosity / openness to employing new technology platforms
Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and preaching/teaching
Personal characteristics and qualifications
A mature and compelling relationship with Jesus Christ
Personal characteristics that foster the peace, unity, and purity of the church – especially humility, grace, integrity, courage, and humor
Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and preaching/teaching
Demonstrated experience as a relationship builder in intergenerational community, and in diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts
Affirmation of the Essential Tenets of the Fellowship of Presbyterians as reliable expositions of the Scriptures in the faith and practice of the church