Executive Director, Impact Ministry Training Center

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Director – Impact Ministry Training Center (IMTC)
IMTC, a 501(c)(3) subsidiary of Christ Church, is seeking a visionary, senior-level strategic leader with strong business acumen and a proven commitment to sound financial stewardship to serve as Executive Director.

The Executive Director of the Impact Ministry Training Center (IMTC) provides high-level operational leadership and strategic oversight for IMTC’s expanding portfolio of ministry training initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to:

• The School of Prayer

• The Global Preaching Summit

• The Lilly Endowment-funded “Nurturing Children Through Prayer & Worship” Grant

• The School of Leadership

• Elevate Your Marriage

• Executive Playbook Masterclass

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring smooth operations and long-term organizational sustainability, driving innovation in global ministry training and spiritual formation, and supporting the strategic growth and development of new initiatives. The Executive Director also plays a key role in aligning IMTC’s mission with the broader vision of Christ Church and reports directly to the CEO.

• Oversee day-to-day operations to support IMTC’s five and 20-year strategic goals, including preparing a monthly dashboard report for the Lead Pastor, Executive Team, and Board members.

• Lead fundraising efforts to support and grow IMTC’s programs through donor relations, grants, partnerships, and other revenue streams.

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, staff development, and culture-building efforts in collaboration with the Christ Church Executive Team to support IMTC’s mission, vision, and values.

Achieve Business Performance

• Manage and direct the business, operational, and strategic planning for all IMTC programs.

• Lead the development of a comprehensive organizational assessment, including vision, mission, execution strategies, and succession planning for key leadership roles.

• Improve organizational operations by reviewing financial spending, risks, and contingency plans to ensure long-term health; collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to maintain a monthly dashboard report for leadership and the Board.

• Ensure financial accountability across all areas of ministry and operations by aligning spending with budget and stewardship protocols, in coordination with the CFO.

• Lead the strategic rebranding of IMTC by unifying schools and initiatives under a mission-aligned identity, coordinating all marketing and communications with the Communications Department to ensure brand consistency across the Christ Church ecosystem.

• Identify and develop creative income streams to supplement grants and event offerings, including monetizing programs and resources globally, while managing and minimizing organizational risk.

• Partner with Christ Church affiliates such as the CARE Center of New Jersey, Impact Publishing House, Christ Church, and Belong Group to explore and maximize cross-functional operational synergies.

• Assist with the smooth and seamless implementation of the Business Ministry Planning process to ensure optimization of ministry resources.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Provide senior-level leadership to IMTC program directors and staff to ensure efficient operations and maximize the impact of each program area.

• Collaborate with key leaders across the Christ Church ecosystem to ensure IMTC staff operate at optimal performance levels and are aligned with the missional objectives outlined in the Five-Year Strategic Plan, which the Executive Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining.

• Assemble, analyze, and review strategies in order to heighten the productivity, effectiveness, and creativity of the team members within the business and organizational areas of IMTC.

• Lead, inspire, and coach a team of high-impact professionals, creating cross-training and succession to critical roles to enhance the influence and success of the Ministry.

People, Environment & Culture Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping and sustaining a Christ-centered, high-performing culture across IMTC.

• Lead initiatives such as employee engagement surveys and exit interviews to strengthen staff engagement and reinforce IMTC’s desired culture.

• Foster a professional, positive, and supportive work environment by modeling Christ-centered values and promoting alignment with the mission of IMTC and its parent organization, Christ Church.

• Form a strong partnership with the Executive Team to communicate HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations through various channels, including staff meetings.

• Build a culture of performance by overseeing and continuously improving the Performance Review process through a strategic, developmental framework.

• Collaborate with the Christ Church Executive Team to align learning and development initiatives with organizational needs, performance expectations, ministry goals, and strategic plans.

• Develop and update an annual Learning Program based on performance reviews, and establish a leadership development framework that fosters coaching, growth, and accountability.

• Partner with on-staff chaplains and pastors to support the emotional and spiritual well-being of employees and interns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Divinity, Organizational Leadership, or related field, and 5–10 years of relevant experience in executive leadership or equivalent.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Proven experience in fundraising, grant acquisition, and managing complex, multi-dimensional budgets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of executive organizational leadership principles and personnel management.

• Ability to lead, counsel, and engage with clergy and pastoral leaders across diverse denominations at local, national, and international levels.

• Skilled in responding to inquiries from staff, church members, partner churches, and the business community.

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a solution-based approach.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities, with attention to detail in presenting facts and recommendations.

• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work independently.

• Highly organized with strong writing and proofreading skills.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Windows 2000 environment required.

• Knowledge of Visio, MS Outlook, and MS Project is a plus.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the CARE Center of New Jersey is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• If you require an accommodation during the interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of your job, please notify the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• Christ Church is an equal opportunity employer.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Company paid basic life insurance and personal accidental insurance
• Paid time off
• A host of fringe benefits
• A fun and welcoming work environment