Neal Gossett

Director of Operations

Nashville Metropolitan Area

About

Strategic executive leader with 25+ years of experience guiding large, multi-site organizations through growth, transformation, and operational excellence. Throughout my career, I’ve built scalable systems, developed high-performing teams, and aligned staff and volunteers around a clear mission to deliver measurable results. I’ve led diverse portfolios, from multi-campus church operations and ministry development to sports and fitness programming, budgeting, and facilities oversight. My strengths include organizational restructuring, volunteer mobilization, staff mentorship, enterprise-wide systems implementation, and delivering strategic initiatives across complex operations. Known for turning vision into action, I’ve successfully grown engagement, streamlined operations, and created sustainable structures that empower teams and communities. I’m passionate about fostering environments where people thrive, missions advance, and organizations scale effectively.

Experience

  • Director of Operations at Lipscomb Academy
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Executive Pastor at New Day Christian Church
    Oct 2023 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Regional Campus Pastor at Southeast Christian Church
    Mar 1999 - Jul 2023 · 24 yrs 5 mos