Assistant to the Executive Pastor

Administratively Reports To: The Executive Pastor

Department: Executive Support

Status: Full-time

Summary: The Assistant to the Executive Pastor supports the Executive Pastor by organizing and executing tasks that contribute to a Christ-honoring ministry across Adult Discipleship, Family Discipleship, Mission, and the Storyline Family of Churches. This role helps ensure alignment, communication, and follow-through on key initiatives that equip Storyline to faithfully pursue its mission. Through administrative support, project coordination, and relational awareness, the assistant helps strengthen the ministry efforts led by the Executive Pastor.

Job Responsibilities

Vision Alignment & Ministry Execution

• Serve as a high-level partner to the Executive Pastor in casting vision and ensuring alignment across ministries, particularly in Adult Discipleship, Family Discipleship, Mission, and the Storyline Family of Churches.


• Help translate strategic priorities into actionable plans by coordinating execution among ministry leaders and administrative staff.


• Anticipate the organizational needs required to move ministry efforts forward and ensure timely follow-through.


• Track progress on major initiatives and assist in aligning ministry activities with the Executive Pastor’s goals and church-wide priorities.


• Coordinate logistics for leadership of the Director team

Administrative Execution

• Manage the Executive Pastor’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel as needed with a strategic understanding of ministry rhythms and priorities.


• Draft and manage internal and external correspondence on behalf of the Executive Pastor.


• Organize shared systems and workflows in Google Drive, Planning Center, BambooHR, and Trello to ensure effective collaboration.


• Assist in preparing and managing presentations & decks for teaching/preaching


• Provide proactive administrative leadership, offering insight and feedback that helps the Executive Pastor lead with clarity and focus.

Event & Ministry Support

• Oversee ministry event logistics by submitting requests, reserving space, and coordinating details with excellence and alignment to Storyline’s culture.


• Support ministry teams with tools, structure, and clarity that help each ministry area live out the broader church vision.


• Assist in the planning and follow-up for key meetings with staff, prospective hires, and church members who are integral to strategic ministry areas.


• Coordinate logistics and provide behind-the-scenes execution support for Family Discipleship and Mission ministries, including Salt and Church Planting

Storyline Family of Churches

• Support the Executive Pastor in planting and maintaining strong relationships with church plants through the Storyline Family of Churches initiative.


• Coordinate communication, scheduling, and document management for church planting cohorts and partner churches.


• Assist in planning cohort gatherings, training environments, and milestone follow-ups for church planters.


• Maintain organized systems for agreements, shared tools, and ongoing collaboration between Storyline and each church plant.

Relationship with Storyline Team:

• I receive input from: The Executive Pastor


• I work with: The Executive Team and Ministry Teams
  


• I lead: Ministry volunteers

Qualifications:

• Member of Storyline Church


• A daily pursuit of Christian maturity


• Agree with & live in alignment with Storyline Statement of Faith


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Decisive leader, willing & eager to support discipleship at Storyline


• Organized, strong follow-through, ability to independently problem-solve


• High attention to detail and organization


• High capacity and flexibility


• Confidence and initiative to anticipate needs within this ministry lane and execute accordingly
  


• High level of confidence with computers and ability to becoming proficient in GSuite & Planning Center

Disclosure:
We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our children and adults in our ministry programs. We have preventative measures in place to safeguard each child, as well as those who serve them. These preventative measures include awareness training, skillful screening processes, policies and procedures, background checks, and monitoring and oversight to help us maintain compliance and accountability. Furthermore, we report all suspicions and allegations of abuse because we believe this policy best protects children in our care.