Job Details: Job Location: Hillside Community Church Inc - Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $100000.00 - $135000.00Salary/year, Position Title:  Executive Pastor  Functional Ministry Area(s):  Executive Leadership  Reports To:  Senior Pastor  FSLA Classification:  Full Time Salary  Salary Range:  $115k - $135k a year  Supervises:  Yes  Position Schedule:  Monday-Thursday, Sundays required    OVERVIEW  The Executive Pastor is a senior leader who translates Hillside’s vision into organizational reality. This role carries broad responsibility for the health and alignment of Hillside’s staff, ministries, and operations, ensuring that every team is moving in the same direction. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who loves the church, develops people well, and brings the operational clarity needed for a church to thrive. They are committed to the vision of seeing God’s hope transform our cities one story at a time, and the mission of experiencing God’s love, Growing in Community, Serving with Compassion, and Multiplying Impact.    CORE STAFF VALUES  Christ-Centered - (Matthew 22:37) Love for God, Scripture, and the Church  Care - (Romans 12:15-16) Caring Person, slowing down to practice empathy  Collaboration - (Ephesians 4:2-3) Team player, willing to engage in accountable relationships  Communication - (Ephesians 4:15) Strong verbal and written communication skills  Celebration - (Romans 12:10) Able to honor, enjoy and cheer for the team    RESPONSIBILITIES  Pastoral Engagement  Relational leader who is good with a diverse group of people Maintain an active pastoral presence with staff, volunteers, and congregation members  Represent Hillside in community relationships and partnerships that advance the church’s missional presence in the Inland Empire.  Strategic Leadership  Champion the vision of Hillside by translating it into clear organizational goals, annual plans, and measurable outcomes  Lead the annual strategic planning process, including ministry performance reviews, goal-setting, and (3-5 year??) horizon planning  Ensure all ministry areas are aligned with Hillside’s mission strategies: Experiencing God’s Love, Growing in Community, Serving with Compassion, and Multiply Impact.    Staff Leadership & Development  Supervise, develop, and advocate for Ministry Team Leads and operational staff, fostering a culture of accountability and growth  Oversee people and culture functions including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, staff transitions, and policy compliance  Lead and coordinate all-staff meetings, leadership retreats, and team rhythms that build unity and clarity  Cultivate a healthy staff culture rooted in Hillside’s Core Staff Values    Operational Oversight  Oversee the operational readiness of Hillside, including finance, administration, facilities, and supply functions  Collaborate with Ministry Leads to develop annual budgets that fund strategic priorities and maintain healthy cash reserves  Ensure sound financial stewardship and accountability across all ministry budgets    Ministry Effectiveness  Coach and resource Ministry Team Leads to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and develop their teams  Facilitate cross-ministry collaboration to eliminate silos and maximize kingdom impact  Support the development of volunteer leadership infrastructure across all ministries    Other duties as assigned.    Qualifications: Education and/or Experience:  M.Div. or equivalent graduate degree strongly preferred  7–10 years of ministry leadership experience in a large church and/or parachurch context  Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff teams  Track record of managing complex organizational operations including finance, HR, and facilities  Required Skills and Abilities:  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.  Able to navigate conflict with grace and clarity.  Strong organizational leadership and strategic planning instincts with the ability to manage multiple priorities.  High emotional intelligence, and a non-anxious, steady presence in challenging situations  Ability to align diverse teams around a shared mission and hold staff accountable with care  Proficiency with church management and productivity software  Required Licenses or Certifications:  Ordination required or actively pursuing ordination