Responsibilities of the Position

(This description is drawn largely from Article V of the MBC constitution.)

The Executive Minister shall:

1. Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Baptist Conference;
2. Lead the MBC in developing and fulfilling its vision and mission;
3. Affirm the baptistic heritage of the MBC and its unique character as represented in the BGC Identity Statement;
4. Execute the decisions of the MBC Annual Meeting and those of the Board of Stewards, informing members of the progress of the MBC in achieving its objectives;
5. Develop a team of competent staff through selection, compensation, training and regular evaluation  and shall oversee the management of the MBC Conference Center;
6. Monitor the financial operations of the MBC by working with the Stewards in presenting the MBC with an annual budget, raising the support, and maintaining effective accounting practices;
7. Along with the MBC Directors, oversee ministries to the MBC churches to assist them with placement, crisis management, and growth and development;
8. Along with the MBC Directors, encourage the fellowship and development of MBC pastors, provide counseling for them as needed, and oversee pastoral placement;
9. Seek to maintain an effective relationship with the Baptist General Conference, representing the interests of the MBC in the Conference, and also seek to maintain an effective relationship with the wider evangelical community;
10. Provide for a representative from the MBC at all events and occasions where a representative spokesperson is expected, whether within the MBC or in other relationships;
11. Submit a report at each regular meeting of the Board of Stewards;
12. Be an ex-officio member of the Board of Stewards and of all MBC committees;
13. Be accountable to the Board of Stewards of the Minnesota Baptist Conference;
14. Have a detailed and updated job description provided by the Board of Stewards;
15. Undergo a comprehensive constituent review of the Executive Minister’s work and annual performance evaluations carried out by the Board of Stewards.