Welcome to LAEFC
Thank you for your interest in the Executive Director position at Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church.
LAEFC exists to help people Know, Live, and Share the Heart of Jesus.
We desire that every person who walks onto our campus experiences the significance, hope, and satisfaction that can only be found through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Each weekend, between 600 and 750 people gather for worship at LAEFC, supported by approximately 225 formal members who are committed to the life and mission of our church.
As a growing congregation, we are seeking an Executive Director who will serve as a strategic ministry leader and trusted partner to the Lead Pastor and Elders. This leader will help strengthen our staff, systems, operations, finances, communications, and organizational health so that our ministries can continue to thrive and effectively fulfill our mission.
Our Mission
Knowing the Heart of Jesus
- Developing a deeper relationship with God
- Believing God's Word is true
- Allowing God's Word to shape everyday life
- Being known as a follower of Jesus Christ
Living the Heart of Jesus
- Loving like Jesus loved
- Building authentic Christian community
- Responding to our neighbors in need
- Making decisions with God at the center
- Living life as servants
Sharing the Heart of Jesus
- Helping others discover Jesus
- Sharing the life-changing message of the Gospel
- Loving people sacrificially
What We Value
At LAEFC we are committed to:
- Loving and obeying God by becoming more like Christ.
- Developing an intimate relationship with God through prayer.
- Making, maturing, and mobilizing disciples.
- Worshiping God through joyful praise and reflection.
- Communicating God's Word accurately and graciously.
- Equipping believers to use their spiritual gifts.
- Nurturing, loving and supportive relationships.
- Giving God our personal best in all we do.
The Opportunity
The Executive Director serves as the operational and organizational leader of LAEFC, partnering closely with the Lead Pastor and Elder Board to translate vision into action.
This individual will oversee operations, administration, finances, facilities, communications, technology, staff development, and strategic initiatives while helping ensure that every ministry remains aligned with the mission of helping people Know, Live, and Share the Heart of Jesus.
We are seeking a leader who loves Jesus deeply, develops people intentionally, builds healthy teams, and understands that organizational excellence exists to support ministry.
The Leader We Are Seeking
The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature leader who demonstrates the character qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. This individual will be:
- A devoted follower of Jesus Christ with a vibrant personal walk with God.
- A servant leader who values people and relationships.
- An experienced organizational leader capable of managing complexity.
- A skilled communicator who can build trust and alignment among staff and volunteers.
- A strategic thinker who can transform vision into execution.
- A coach and developer of leaders.
- Comfortable with technology, communication systems, and organizational processes.
- Emotionally mature, humble, adaptable, and collaborative.
- Fully supportive of the doctrinal beliefs and ministry philosophy of LAEFC.
If that describes you, we would be honored to learn more about your story and your calling.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please answer the following questions:
1. Briefly describe your testimony and faith journey. How has God been at work in your life and in your calling to serve others?
2. What role do you believe the local church plays in fulfilling the Great Commission? How does this shape your understanding of ministry and leadership?
3. Describe your experience serving and working within the local church. What roles, responsibilities, or ministry experiences have shaped you as a leader?
4. Describe your experience leading people through change, growth, or organizational transition. What did you learn from that experience?
Work Location: In person
