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Operations Pastor at Allegheny Center Alliance Church

Department: Pastor
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Position Title: Operations Pastor

Reports To: Executive Pastor

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

// ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY

The Operations Pastor builds the backbone of ministry at ACAC—leading systems, teams, and spaces that make following Jesus in diverse community possible every day.

// THE ROLE

The Operations Pastor serves on the executive leadership team and reports directly to the Executive Pastor. This role provides strategic and pastoral oversight of ACAC’s operational functions, ensuring that the infrastructure of our ministry aligns with and advances our mission. This is a vital leadership role for someone passionate about both excellence in operations and the local church’s mission in the world. Our facilities are open seven days a week, serving as a hub for ministry, community events, outreach, and care.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide executive-level leadership over the following areas:
    • Facilities – Oversight of multi-building campus usage, maintenance, and long-term planning
    • Finance – Steward budget planning, financial reporting, and fiscal integrity in partnership with the finance team
    • Human Resources – Lead with a people-first mindset, fostering a healthy and effective staff culture
    • Security – Ensure safety and emergency response protocols are in place and proactively managed
    • Experience (Hospitality) – Champion welcoming and engaging environments across all ministries and events
  • Lead, equip, and supervise operational department directors and managers
  • Collaborate with executive team for strategy, alignment, development, and increased Kingdom impact across all ACAC ministry
  • Foster integration between ministry vision and operational systems
  • Identify and implement improvements that make our operations stronger, more efficient, and mission-aligned

// WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Sees operational leadership as a form of pastoral ministry
  • Loves building systems that serve people
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, community-centered environment
  • Is energized by diverse teams and diverse contexts
  • Has a servant’s heart and a high standard of excellence

Qualifications include:

  • A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with ACAC’s mission and values
  • Proven leadership experience in operations, administration, or executive-level management (minimum 5 years required)
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Experience managing teams and leading cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to think both strategically and pastorally
  • Undergraduate degree required (Master’s degree or ministry training a plus)
  • Previous experience in church or non-profit contexts is highly preferred

// WHO WE ARE

Allegheny Center Alliance Church (ACAC) is a large and growing church of over 2,000 attendees located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Northside. For 130 years, ACAC has been a beacon of hope and transformation in the city, committed to the mission of “following Jesus in diverse community.” We are part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) and are deeply rooted in both the Gospel and our urban neighborhood.

Our staff culture is shaped by these seven keystone commitments:

1. We are Spirit-led

2. We make it better

3. Character matters

4. We work together

5. We value people

6. We lead humbly

7. We own it

These aren’t just phrases — they define how we lead, how we serve, and how we build community together.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.

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