| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Salary | $149,760–$183,561 Per Year |
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Senior Vice President, Ministry position exists to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for Focus on the Family's advocacy, marriage, and parenting ministries. This role is responsible for aligning ministry strategy, operations, content, people, and resources to advance the organization's mission, goals, and measurable ministry outcomes. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders, this position drives organizational effectiveness, cross-functional collaboration, financial stewardship, and ministry impact across assigned areas of responsibility.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Provides executive leadership and oversight for advocacy, marriage, and parenting ministries, as well as assigned strategic initiatives
Develops, facilitates, implements, and monitors long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational priorities and ministry objectives
Ensures alignment of ministry strategies, resources, operating plans, and performance outcomes across assigned areas of responsibility
Serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership Team regarding ministry growth opportunities, operational effectiveness, organizational risks, and resource allocation
Leads cross-functional initiatives requiring collaboration across multiple departments and ministry divisions
Establishes key ministry indicators, performance objectives, and accountability measures for assigned areas of responsibility
Uses ministry, operational, financial, and audience performance data to inform strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and continuous improvement
Drives accountability for achieving strategic priorities, ministry objectives, and measurable ministry outcomes
Operational Leadership:
Oversees operational planning and execution across assigned ministry functions
Ensures that operational systems, processes, and organizational structures effectively support ministry objectives
Monitors and evaluates ministry and operational performance metrics to improve organizational effectiveness and ministry impact
Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, organizational efficiency, and enhanced ministry effectiveness
Leads performance reviews using data and key metrics to improve outcomes and inform decision-making
Provides leadership during organizational change initiatives, strategic projects, and enterprise-wide priorities
Oversees content production for advocacy, marriage, and parenting
Oversees website content related to advocacy, marriage, and parenting
Oversees the operating areas of FOFMI, including registration, hospitality, host couples, housekeeping, landscape, and maintenance
Financial Stewardship:
Develops annual operating budgets that support ministry operating plans and strategic priorities
Submits annual strategic plans and budgets to the Chief Operating Officer for approval
Manages financial resources for advocacy, marriage, and parenting, including monitoring cash flow and adjusting plans based on ministry and financial performance
Ensures responsible stewardship of donor-funded resources
Partners with Finance to ensure compliance with organizational policies, financial controls, GAAP, and applicable laws and regulations
Monitors financial, operational, and ministry performance indicators to ensure achievement of strategic objectives
Evaluates strategic initiatives and investment opportunities for financial viability and ministry impact
People and Organizational Leadership:
Partners with Human Resources on recruiting, documentation, employee relations, and disciplinary processes
Maintains communication with key donors as directed by the Chief Operating Officer
Strengthens collaboration, alignment, and accountability across teams and departments supporting assigned ministries
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Participates in executive leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and ministry-wide initiatives
Represents the ministry at organizational, donor, and stakeholder events as assigned
Supports enterprise-wide priorities and special projects as directed by the Chief Operating Officer
Serves as a strategic advisor and collaborative partner to executive leadership
Performs other duties as assigned.
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job
Provides executive leadership and oversight for multiple ministry departments and strategic initiatives
Directly supervises Executive Directors and other senior ministry leaders
Leads through direct authority and influence across cross-functional teams and organizational stakeholders
Is accountable for strategic, operational, financial, and ministry outcomes within assigned ministry departments
Oversees departments and teams that may collectively include 15 to 30 or more direct and indirect reports
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Works primarily in an office environment
Requires periodic domestic and international travel
May require evening and weekend commitments
Travel may include ministry events, leadership meetings, donor engagement activities, strategic planning sessions, and other organizational initiatives
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Familys ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
This position is a "position of responsibility" as defined in the Focus on the Family Moral Policy and is subject to the parameters defined therein regarding divorce
This role is considered a Spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus' position and tone at all times
Personal Characteristics:
Strategic and visionary leader
Highly motivated with a strong bias toward execution and results
Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Credible, persuasive, and influential with diverse stakeholders
Collaborative, team-oriented, and effective in cross-functional environments
Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and executive presence
Passion for developing leaders, strengthening teams, and advancing organizational effectiveness
Builds trust and cultivates strong, long-term relationships
Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience
10+ years of experience leading complex organizations, ministry functions, business units, or major strategic initiatives
Proven success in developing and executing strategic plans and advancing organizational priorities
Experience leading organizational change, business transformation, or enterprise-wide initiatives
Experience developing and managing executive-level metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators
Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive strategic decision-making and improve organizational outcomes
Experience working with executive leadership teams, boards, donors, and external stakeholders preferred
Strong ability to think strategically and lead effectively in complex organizational environments
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Exceptional strategic planning and execution capabilities
Strong executive leadership and team development skills
Ability to lead through influence across complex organizational structures
Strong financial, operational, and business acumen
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret operational, financial, audience, and ministry performance data
Ability to develop meaningful performance measures and drive accountability through metrics and reporting
Demonstrated ability to balance mission effectiveness with measurable organizational outcomes
Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and sustainable results
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives simultaneously
Ability to cast vision, engage stakeholders, and build alignment around strategic objectives
Broad understanding of organizational leadership, ministry operations, and external business environments
Stewardship Requirements:
Must understand a donor-based budgeting system and have a passion for protecting donor-provided funds
Demonstrates a commitment to responsible stewardship of donor-provided resources
Understands and effectively manages within a donor-supported ministry environment
Ensures financial, operational, and ministry resources are aligned with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes
Pay Range: $149,760 to $183,561
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
Tentative Search Timeline:
Posting date: August 12, 2026
Un-posting date: ongoing until filled
Posting contact email: job@fotf.org
Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.