Job Description: Executive Director/Treasurer 

Position Title: Executive Director/Treasurer
Location: Montana
Employment Type: Full-time/Exempt
Reports To: MTSBC Board of Directors

Overview:

The Executive Director/Treasurer of the MTSBC serves as the administrator for the Convention’s ministries, operations, and staff. This role requires both visionary leadership and effective organizational oversight. The Executive Director will be accountable to the Executive Board and Administrative Team—composed of pastors and church leaders from across the state—and will be entrusted with stewardship of the MTSBC budget, staff team, and all funding sources.

In addition to this administrative leadership, the Executive Director will guide and advance four key areas of mission focus that are essential for the health of our churches, the growth of the Gospel, and the future of ministry in Montana.

1. Leadership Development

We are seeking a leader who is passionate about investing in pastors and equipping leaders at every level. The ideal candidate will work with the Executive Board to cast vision and develop a strategic, statewide plan for raising up strong, biblically grounded leaders.

Currently, MTSBC offers two statewide events, multiple regional gatherings, and various stand-alone trainings covering a range of leadership topics. A successful Executive Director will:

• Strengthen and expand a clear development pathway for pastors of all stages and backgrounds to grow in pastoral and leadership effectiveness.
• Invest in the growth of second and third-chair leaders—such as Next Gen leaders, associate pastors, and lay leaders—who will shape the future of gospel ministry in Montana.

Note: MTSBC currently employs one full-time Church Strengthening Catalyst.

2. Gospel Expansion

Montana has a high rate of lostness and a strong independent culture, making evangelistic and missional efforts both urgent and unique. The Executive Director should have a deep heart for evangelism and church growth and will champion efforts in:

• Church Planting: Partnering with the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and local churches to support the planting of healthy, community-reaching congregations across the state.
• Community Outreach: Empowering churches to engage their communities through creative, relevant outreach—supported by funding, training, and practical resources.
• Missions: Helping churches grow in their participation in global missions through training, resourcing, and strategic partnerships.

Note: MTSBC currently has one full-time NAMB Church Planting Catalyst.

3. Next Generation

We need a leader who understands the spiritual and cultural challenges facing Montana’s youth—and who is ready to lead the charge in reaching the next generation. Our state ranks among the highest in the nation for youth crises including substance abuse, suicide, and spiritual lostness. A successful  Executive Director will:

• Cast vision and provide leadership in reaching and discipling the next generation through camps, internships, partnerships, and more.
• Collaborate with our passionate cohort of youth pastors and ministry leaders, who are eager to expand their impact across the state.

Note: MTSBC currently hosts one statewide youth retreat annually.

4. Strategic Partnerships

The Executive Director should be a strong advocate and bridge-builder, with a proven ability to develop and sustain strategic partnerships that benefit the churches of the MTSBC. This includes:

• Championing cooperative efforts with national Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) entities such as NAMB and International Mission Board (IMB), especially in areas of church planting, evangelism, and missionary support.
• Actively cultivating partnerships with other state conventions and local associations—such as our successful  relationship with the Missouri Baptist Convention—to bring additional resources, mission teams, financial support, and leadership development into Montana.
• Promoting and facilitating "church-to-church" partnerships within and beyond Montana, helping our congregations strengthen one another through shared resources, ministry collaboration, and mutual encouragement.

Executive Director Profile 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership to fulfill the mission of the MTSBC
• Encourage, support, and resource pastors and local churches
• Oversee all convention staff, budgets, and operations
• Represent Montana Baptists nationally within the SBC
• Strengthen partnerships in church planting, revitalization, evangelism, and leadership development
• Cast vision for the future while maintaining doctrinal and missional unity

Minimum Qualifications

• Southern Baptist background with alignment to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Ordination from a church upholding beliefs consistent with the Baptist F/M 2000
• Substantial pastoral experience 
• Strong communicator with relational and organizational leadership strengths
• Experience working in or with a network of churches, state convention, or SBC entities
• A deep love for the local church and the people of Montana

Essential Leadership Qualities

• Experience in successfully leading teams and growing staff members’ effectiveness
• Skilled in fundraising, stewardship, and nonprofit management
• Familiarity with rural and frontier ministry contexts
• Humble, servant-hearted leadership style

Theological Education

• The Executive Director should hold a minimum of a graduate-level theological degree (preferably a Master of Divinity or its equivalent). A solid biblical and theological foundation broadens the Executive Director’s insight, understanding, and experience as he directly supports the Executive Board in matters of doctrinal and denominational importance.

Support for Pastoral Families

• The Executive Director shall actively prioritize care and encouragement for pastors’ spouses and families, recognizing their vital role in the health of Montana churches. While the Executive Director’s spouse is not expected to lead this ministry, the Executive Director will ensure that meaningful support structures are in place—either personally or through appropriate leaders.