Rodger Teaff
Experienced Executive and Associate Pastor
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Experienced Executive and Associate Pastor with a strong background in church operations, leadership development, financial stewardship, and pastoral care. Proven ability to align ministry vision with organizational strategy, lead staff teams, and foster congregational growth.
Experience
Executive Pastor of Operations - First Baptist Church - Allen, TX
(2017-01)
- Partner with Senior Pastor to execute vision and align ministry strategy with church goals
- Lead strategic planning for short- and long-term ministry initiatives
- Oversee daily church operations, ensuring efficient systems and workflows
- Manage administrative teams including HR, finance, facilities, and support staff
- Hire, coach, and develop staff; assist in hiring ministerial team members
- Direct annual budgeting process and financial planning
- Monitor financial health and ensure responsible stewardship of resources
- Collaborate with finance teams to maintain transparency and accountability
- Work with committees on governance, policy development, and decision-making
- Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and organizational standards
- Analyze data and metrics to improve ministry effectiveness
- Lead staff meetings and communicate vision in absence of Senior Pastor
- Provide pastoral care including hospital visits, weddings, and funerals
- Preach on a regular rotation
Associate Pastor & Administrator - Shearer Hills Baptist Church - San Antonio, TX
(2010-01 - 2017-12)
- Provided pastoral counseling, crisis care, and spiritual guidance
- Oversaw daily operations including HR, finance, and facilities
- Managed administrative and support staff teams
- Supported Senior Pastor in executing church vision and ministry plans
- Preached and taught regularly
- Developed care systems for consistent member follow-up
- Built strong relationships with ministry leaders to ensure alignment
- Organized and led staff meetings, trainings, and volunteer development
- Coordinated ministry schedules, logistics, and church-wide initiatives
- Conducted weddings, funerals, and hospital visitation
Minister of Education & Missions - Shearer Hills Baptist Church - San Antonio, TX
(2003-01 - 2010-12)
- Led development and structure of Bible study and discipleship programs
- Recruited and trained leaders for education and discipleship ministries
- Directed local, national, and international mission initiatives
- Managed facilities operations and maintenance
- Oversaw budgets for education, missions, and communications
- Revitalized men's ministry and launched senior adult ministry
- Helped lead transition to dual worship services and Bible study structure
- Served as staff liaison for building expansion projects
- Built community partnerships and outreach efforts
- Organized mission trips and service initiatives
- Led leadership development programs and Bible studies
- Operated and managed evacuation shelters during Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Ike in cooperation with BCFS, Texas Baptist, and the city of San Antonio
- Led recovery/rebuilding teams to New Orleans, Orange and Galveston
Minister of Education & Administration - Lamar Baptist Church - Wichita Falls, TX
(1999-01 - 2003-12)
- Directed all Bible study and discipleship ministries
- Served as staff liaison to church committees
- Led updates to bylaws, constitution, and governance structures
- Oversaw facilities usage, maintenance, and renovation projects
- Managed hiring processes and staffing needs
- Administered church-wide budget
- Preached in the Pastor's absence
Minister of Youth & Education - First Baptist Church - Seminole, TX
(1992-01 - 1999-12)
Minister of Youth - Island View Baptist Church - Orange Park, FL
(1989-01 - 1992-12)
Minister of Youth (Part-Time) - Allen Heights Baptist Church - Allen, TX
(1988-01 - 1989-12)
Summer Youth Minister - First Baptist Church - Coleman, TX
(1987-06 - 1987-08)
Youth Intern - First Baptist Church - San Angelo, TX
(1984-01 - 1986-12)
Education
Master - Religious Education - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor - Business Administration - Angelo State University
