Stewarship and Operations Pastor Full Time

About Riverland Hills Baptist Church
Riverland Hills Baptist Church is a multigenerational congregation located in Irmo, South Carolina. Rooted in the authority of Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are devoted to making disciples of Jesus Christ who live for the glory of God. Our mission is pursued through Christ-centered worship, expository preaching, intentional discipleship, fervent prayer, compassionate outreach, and robust participation in the Great Commission.

Position Summary
Riverland Hills is prayerfully seeking a theologically grounded, biblically qualified, and administratively gifted Pastor of Stewardship and Operations. This leader will provide oversight of the church’s financial stewardship and operational ministries. This pastoral role is essential to ensuring wise and faithful management of all resources entrusted to the church by God, undergirding the work of ministry, and advancing the mission of making mature disciples.

Primary Responsibilities

Finance

Lead the financial strategy and oversight for the church, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
Supervise the finance staff and ensure sound financial practices in accordance with church policy and best standards.
Work collaboratively with the Finance Committee and the Senior Pastor to align financial planning with ministry priorities.
Manage relationships with outside accountants, auditors, and financial institutions.
Stewardship

Cultivate a churchwide culture of generosity rooted in biblical principles.
Lead stewardship education initiatives, annual giving campaigns, and special financial emphases.
Equip members to grow as stewards of their time, talents, and resources.
Partner with ministry leaders to integrate stewardship into the broader discipleship process.
Operations

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the church, including facilities, HR, technology, and administrative support.
Provide supervision and development for operational staff and volunteers.
Ensure legal, risk management, safety, and compliance measures are in place and effective.
Support ministry leaders in strategic planning and resource allocation.
 
Qualifications

A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear sense of calling to pastoral ministry.
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in ministry, business, finance, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in church, nonprofit, or corporate operations.
Strong financial acumen and working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and stewardship development.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage systems, and communicate with clarity and grace.
Familiarity with church management and financial software systems is preferred.
Relationships and Accountability

Reports directly to the Senior Pastor.
Works closely with Executive and Pastoral Staff, Executive, Finance, Personnel, Nominating, and Facilities committees.
Supervises finance, administrative, and operational staff.