- An executive pastor often prepares and delivers weekly sermons to his congregation. Although he may have one or more pastors on his staff who occasionally speak at a service, he is generally in the lead teaching position.
- An executive pastor oversees the church's ministry and outreach committees. Although he may be on only a few of the teams himself, leaders of these committees have to report to him or to those he appoints.
- Executive pastors serve as members of the church's governing board, which is generally made up of elders or deacons depending on the denomination. This group may have authority over the pastor when necessary to provide accountability.
- An executive pastor is responsible for leading the church staff, made up of other pastors, secretaries and ministry workers, as they seek to serve the needs of the church. He must see that they are working responsibly and productively and that their own spiritual needs are being met in the process.
- A congregation looks to its executive pastor to provide leadership and direction for the future. This pastor is responsible for casting a vision of growth and development for a church body both physically and spiritually.
