Snapshot

Denomination: Baptist - SBC

Weekly Attendance:  1100

Location: Garland, TX

The Role: Business Administrator

Meet First Baptist Garland:

First Baptist Garland is a multigenerational church with a legacy of more than 150 years of serving Garland and its surrounding communities. We come together each week for worship, community, and uncompromising Biblical teaching. We’re committed to meeting the needs of our local community and the needs around the world while growing in our own faith. 

First Baptist Church began in 1868 as Antioch Baptist Church. Though our faces and buildings have changed since those early days, First Baptist's mission to reach the community for Christ has not. We believe the Bible to be our manual, and Christ to be our example.

Each Sunday we worship in Traditional, Contemporary/Blended styles (as well as in a Spanish-language service). We offer varied Bible Study classes designed for all ages and interests. We believe it is important to begin teaching the Bible and showing the love of Christ even to the youngest of our church family -- the Newborns and Preschoolers. We also have vital Children's and Student ministries that teach the Bible in fun, innovative ways, challenging kids to make a lifelong commitment to serving the Lord and reaching out to our community.

On Wednesdays, we offer a variety of activities for all ages as well. We have an Adult Sanctuary Choir, Children's Choirs, Youth Discipleship Training, Fellowship Supper, and Bible Study/Prayer Time for adults.

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About the Business Administrator:

The Church Business Administrator (CBA) is responsible for providing leadership in selected areas of financial administration, facility maintenance, human resource management, office management, and general administrative oversight.

The Business Administrator's Responsibilities Include: 

Lead in matters related to church finance.  

• Work closely with the finance committee to ensure effective financial management is practiced.  

• Contribute to the development of financial policy and procedures, daily financial matters, capital fundraising endowment development, budget preparation and management, contribution preparation, distribution, and reporting, and stewardship initiatives. 

• Supervise the accounting staff and others (paid and volunteer) involved in both periodic and ongoing financial matters.

Lead in matters related to church facilities.  

• Work closely with the building and properties committee to ensure effective facilities management and maintenance are practiced.  

• Supervise the Facility Manager(s) and others who directly maintain the facility.  

• In addition, manage all matters pertaining to church technology, including computer systems (software & hardware).  

• Oversee facility policies and procedures, maintenance and capital projects, insurance needs, and volunteer programs related to facility maintenance.

Lead in matters related to human resources (except ministerial staff).  

• Coordinate with the personnel committee to ensure effective human resource administration is applied.  

• CBA must stay current and informed on matters related to salary administration, employee/minister benefits, related policies and procedures, as well as compliance with relevant government regulations.

Lead management of the church office in assessing and purchasing of supplies, equipment, and furnishings. 

Lead the IT function in conjunction with in-house or outsourced support. 

Lead office personnel, other than ministers, in the coordination of office best practices.

Lead the risk management process, which requires background screening of all paid and volunteer workers with minors (anyone under the age of 18) and screening of all church-provided drivers for ministry activities which include rented or church-owned vehicles.

All other duties as assigned by supervisors.

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Business Administrator:

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree, required

  • Degree in a related business discipline (e.g., accounting, finance, economics), preferred

• 7-10 years experience in local church administration 

  • 10+ years from similar role, acceptable

  • Secular experience, preferred

• CPA or CBAP certification within two years, preferred and expected

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accounting and bookkeeping skills

• Knowledge of church legal and tax issues

• Contract review and implementation skills

• Office management skills (both interpersonal relations and office environment matters)

• Human resources knowledge (i.e., hiring, insurance, payroll, legal issues)

• Skill/knowledge regarding committee work in church settings

• Ability and desire to work within an intentional team-oriented environment, balanced by the ability to work independently on matters unrelated to others

• Ability and support for ensuring confidentiality as it pertains to the control, processing, and access to sensitive information, whether personal or organizational

• Interpersonal skills

• Strong computer and database management skills

• Risk management knowledge

• Investment and real estate portfolio oversight

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communicator

• Trust, integrity

• Knowledgeable

• Relatable, winsome

• Team-player

• Ministry perspective

• Unselfish, servant-minded

• Humility

What it's Like to Live in Garland, TX: 

Garland, TX has a diverse community, with several different languages spoken within a 5-mile radius of First Baptist Garland. The church is located near the downtown area, the cultural and commercial heart of Garland, and the city is in the process of revitalization. Downtown is complete with homegrown specialty shops, colorful boutiques, and public art installations. Enjoy more than a dozen nearby locally-owned eateries, with a wide variety of cuisine options including Texas barbeque, Thai, American scratch-cooking, and Tex-Mex.

Dallas, TX

Dallas is a richly diverse city with various cultures, religions, and lifestyles. It's located in what's known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area. It's surrounded by numerous cities like Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, McKinney, Frisco, and Denton. Dallas offers its residents opportunities to explore authentic arts, diverse music, great food, and historical landmarks.

The area is fully equipped with many places to see and explore, including the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with 66 acres of tranquil environment located at the banks of White Rock Lake. It provides a peaceful outdoor escape from the city, among many other green spaces and parks, walking trails, and recreational areas. There's also the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, a museum including a timeline to explore the presidency and life of John F. Kennedy, and the African American Museum. Also, since Dallas is also known for its great restaurants and culinary scene, enjoy a meal with an excellent view at Cloud Nine Café or Chef Wolfgang Puck's Five Sixty restaurant.

With that being said, there's no shortage of things to do and places to explore; Dallas is a great place to call home.

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