Chief Technology Officer

Rockwall, TX, USA | Full-time

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Role Summary:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Lakepointe Church is a catalytic leadership role responsible for driving the strategic vision, execution, and innovation across the church's technology landscape. From digital engagement and infrastructure to cybersecurity and analytics, the CTO stewards all aspects of technical strategy to enable scalable, secure, and mission-aligned growth. This individual ensures technology is not just a support function - but a ministry accelerator. 
 
What you'll do: 
1. Strategic Leadership
  • Lead the development and execution of a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with Lakepointe's mission, vision, and ministry priorities.
  • Partner with senior leaders to shape digital strategy, drive data-informed decisions, and integrate technology into ministry workflows.
  • Serve as the executive sponsor for major tech initiatives, including cloud migration, mobile app modernization, and AI/analytics innovation.
2. Team & Vendor Oversight
  • Lead and develop a hybrid team of internal staff and external vendors across IT, Rock RMS, networking, AV, and analytics.
  • Establish clear career paths and team development plans that foster ministry-minded technologies
  • Oversee vendor selection and relationship management to ensure high-performing, faith-aligned partnerships.
3. Infrastructure & Systems
  • Own the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-ready infrastructure across all campuses
  • Oversee Rock RMS architecture, development, and enhancements to optimize discipleship, engagement, and volunteer coordination
  • Champion the adoption of automation, microservices, and modern API design to support integration and agility
4. Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Maintain and enforce security policies, protocols, and training across the organization.
  • Lead ongoing SOC 2 compliance efforts, penetration testing, Zero Trust pilots, and incident response simulations.
  • Serve as the senior leader for digital and physical security technology infrastructure (e.g., security cameras, access systems).
5. Data & Analytics
  • Advance the church's analytics maturity through data governance, warehouse development, and executive dashboards.
  • Enable predictive and AI-driven analytics to support ministry planning, generosity forecasting, and member engagement.
  • Collaborate with partners like Smart Metrix to refine reporting and expand data capabilities.
6. Budget & Resource Stewardship
  • Manage the annual technology budget, optimizing spend across tools, personnel, and projects.
  • Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities while increasing operational efficiency and service quality.
 
Ideal Candidate Profile
Spiritual & Cultural Fit
  • A committed Christ-follower with a passion for the local church and a calling to serve through technology
  • Embodies Lakepointe's values and models humility, innovation, collaboration, and Kingdom Impact
Experience & Skills
  • 10+ years in senior IT leadership, preferably in a church, nonprofit, or hybrid tech environment.
  • Proven success in infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity leadership, and digital transformation.
  • Deep familiarity with Rock RMS or similar church management systems
  • Experience leading hybrid teams (internal and contractor/vendor mix).
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms, modern dev practices (CI/CD, microservices), and data architectures.
  • Executive communication and budget management experience
What's Ahead
The CTO will inherit a modernized tech foundation and lead its evolution into AI-integrated, cloud-optimized, and deeply missional ecosystem. You'll help advance:
  • A fully hybrid cloud infrastructure
  • API-first ministry enablement
  • AI-analytics for executive and ministry use
  • Multi-campus digital discipleship tools
  • Scalable cybersecurity architecture
  • Tech career pathing and culture of innovation
Why This Role Matters
Technology at Lakepointe isn't a backstage function- it's a frontline ministry partner. The CTO plays a pivotal role in scaling the church's mission, safeguarding its people and systems, and building tools that engage thousands of lives every week.
 

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
By submitting my resume to Lakepointe Church for potential employment I acknowledge that if hired, I will be an employment-at-will employee.  I will be subject to dismissal or discipline without notice or cause, at the discretion of the employer.  I understand that no representative of the church, other than the Director of People Operations, Senior Pastor, or Elder Board have the authority to change the terms of an at-will employment and that any change can only occur with written notification.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:  

Lakepointe Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. At Lakepointe Church, every staff member is expected to be a fully engaged member of Lakepointe. The ability to represent and uphold Lakepointe's beliefs and leadership behaviors is a job requirement, therefore, all candidates will be addressed on their ability to meet these requirements during the recruitment process. To gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs, please explore our website.
 

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