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Meet University Baptist Church

​​University Baptist Church in Houston, TX, is a vibrant and welcoming community of believers committed to glorifying God through sound biblical teaching, worship, and service. Founded in 1974 and located near the NASA Johnson Space Center, the church has a mission of becoming a family of Christ followers, connecting people with God's Kingdom.

At the heart of University Baptist Church is a strong emphasis on the teaching of scripture, with sermons and studies designed to deepen the understanding of God’s Word and its application to everyday life. The church offers a variety of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult discipleship and local & international missions, ensuring that every member has the opportunity to grow in their faith and connect with others.

About the Executive Pastor

The Executive Pastor serves as the Senior Pastor’s leadership partner for the administrative, operational, and organizational life of University Baptist Church. This role ensures that the church’s mission of becoming and making disciples of Jesus is supported through healthy systems, wise stewardship, aligned staff leadership, and operational excellence—fully aligned with UBC’s Belonging–Preparing–Serving (BPS) strategy. As a member of the Pastoral Leadership Team, the Executive Pastor works collaboratively with the Senior Pastor and the Pastors of Belonging, Preparing, and Serving to cast vision, expand ministry, and advance the mission of University Baptist Church.

The Executive Pastor's responsibilities include:

Organizational & Administrative Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the church.
• Develop and maintain policies, systems, and procedures that support organizational clarity and effectiveness.
• Ensure alignment between ministry vision and operational execution.
• Lead organizational planning, workflow design, and process improvement.

Financial & Resource Stewardship

• Provide executive oversight of budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and responsible stewardship of church resources.
• Partner with leadership teams on long-range financial and capital planning.
• Support transparent communication related to financial priorities and ministry sustainability.

Facilities, Communications & Operations

• Oversee campus operations, facilities maintenance, risk management, and the use of UBC facilities by outside groups in ways that support the church’s mission and ministry.
• Ensure facilities and systems effectively support ministries of Belonging, Preparing, and Serving.
• Provide executive oversight of church-wide communications and branding.
• Strengthen internal systems and cross-departmental communication.

Staff Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Directly supervise and develop administrative staff leaders through executive oversight that promotes ministry alignment, professional growth, and effective practices.Current Direct Reports: Building Superintendent, Office Manager, Senior Accountant, Communications Director, & Weekday Director.
• Foster a healthy staff culture marked by trust, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a member of the Pastoral Leadership Team, working with fellow pastors to establish UBC’s goals and strategic priorities and collectively advise the Senior Pastor on organizational health, staffing, and operational effectiveness.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Executive Pastor:

Education and Experience

• Education: Masters degree from an accredited Seminary required.  
• Experience: Prior church work with previous staff supervision required. Skill in strategic planning and facilitation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organizational & Administrative Leadership: The Executive Pastor must have understanding of daily operations, strengthening policies and systems, aligning ministry vision with execution, and guiding strategic planning and process improvement.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship: The Executive Pastor provides oversight on budgeting and financial planning, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance, partnering on long-range financial strategy, and promoting transparent communication to support ministry sustainability.
• Facilities, Communications & Operations: The Executive Pastor oversees operations, maintenance, and risk management; ensuring facilities and systems support the church’s mission; providing executive oversight of communications and branding; and strengthening internal systems and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Staff Leadership & Strategic Partnership: The Executive Pastor must provide oversight and direct supervision to key administrative leaders, cultivate a healthy and accountable staff culture, and partner with the Pastoral Leadership Team to shape strategic priorities and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• A personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by action, attitude, and behavior.
• Maintain personal and spiritual devotion.
• An ability to embrace the vision, values, and statement of faith of University Baptist Church.
• An ability to use appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a healthy and motivating relationship with supervisor, coworkers, and volunteers.
• Proven leadership skills utilizing a cooperative, collaborative team leadership style.
• Promote the unity of UBC’s staff.
• Follow/adhere to UBC’s bylaws, standard operating procedures & personnel policy.

What it's like to live in Southeast Houston, TX

Living in Southeast Houston offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and the vibrancy of city life. This family-friendly region fosters a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy the balance of peaceful residential living and easy access to urban amenities, including excellent schools, diverse cultural attractions, and the excitement of professional sports.

UBC’s proximity to Clear Lake and Galveston provides a wealth of water-based activities and outdoor recreation, complemented by numerous parks such as the Armand Bayou Nature Center and Clear Lake Park. Essential conveniences, including quality healthcare, diverse dining options, and ample shopping—such as Baybrook Mall—meet everyday needs.

Adding to the area’s appeal is the presence of the NASA Johnson Space Center, which lends a unique character and prestige to the region, all within an affordable cost of living framework.