Top 68 Family pastor Jobs in California

Legacy Team Pastor - Lake Forest
Saddleback Valley Community Church —Lake Forest, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Master of Business Administration
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education (opens in new window/tab)
Vanguard University —Costa Mesa, CA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
Part-Time Worship Leader (Gospel, Contemporary & Multiethnic Worship)
City Life Church San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $1,000 a month
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Flexible schedule
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Elementary Director of Children's Ministry
Peninsula Bible Church —Palo Alto, CA
- $55,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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College Admissions Counselor and Recruiter - Santa Ana
Oak Valley College —Santa Ana, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Associate Family Pastor
Menlo Church —Mountain View, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- High school
- 5 years
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Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Psychology
Vanguard University —Costa Mesa, CA
- Part-time
- LMFT
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
Campus Pastor - Multiple Campuses
Saddleback Church —Lake Forest, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Team management
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
[Now Hiring] Live Events Producer for @JohnnyChangLive
Core of the Heart —Los Angeles, CA
- $3,000 - $3,500 a month
- Contract
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
Faculty Position - Graduate Clinical Psychology
Vanguard University —Costa Mesa, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Director of Security
Patria Church —Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- English
- 3 years
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6d
Senior Pastor
The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries —California
- Full-time
- Children
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Director of Evangelization, Chancery Office
Diocese of San Jose (DSJ) —San Jose, CA
- $135,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Office
Children's Pastor
CANYON HILLS FRIENDS CHURCH —Yorba Linda, CA
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Children
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Pastoral Resident
The Wellspring Church —Indian Wells, CA
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
Life Groups Pastor
Friends Church —Yorba Linda, CA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
9d
Middle School Director
The Wellspring Church —Indian Wells, CA
- $25.00 - $29.72 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Children
- Senior level
Student Ministry Director/Pastor - Irvine South
Saddleback Valley Community Church —Irvine, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Management
- Mid-level
- Data entry
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Director of Faith Formation, St. Ignatius Parish
Diocese of San Jose (DSJ) —San Francisco, CA
- $68,640 - $96,640 a year
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- Salesforce
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools: Governance & Leadership and Operational Vitality
Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Writing skills

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Legacy Team Pastor - Lake Forest

Saddleback Valley Community Church -
Lake Forest, CA

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Job Details

$110,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

Master's degree in business administration
Managerial strategic planning
Developing financial education programs
Educational events
Coaching
Client rapport building
Building partnerships with major donors
Biblical Studies
Mid-level
Estate planning advisory services
Pastoral counseling
Special events experience
Mentoring
Master of Arts
Relationship management
Mission work
Working with families
Educational program planning
Master of Divinity
Implementation of strategic initiatives
Community relationship building
Master of Business Administration
Estate planning
Teaching
Religious teaching
Spiritual well-being

Full Job Description

The Legacy Team Pastor serves as a key relationship-builder and shepherd for some of the church's most engaged and committed families. This role provides pastoral care, cultivates community, encourages spiritual growth, and helps individuals and families deepen their partnership in the mission of the church through discipleship, service, and generosity. Through strategic relationship-building, meaningful events, and personalized engagement, this leader helps create an environment where families feel known, valued, connected, and inspired to make an eternal impact.

What you will do

Provide pastoral care for our Legacy Team Families

Build authentic relationships with individuals and families through regular personal connection, prayer, encouragement, and spiritual guidance.
Serve as a trusted pastor and ministry leader who provides care during significant life events, celebrations, challenges, and times of need.
Help families take meaningful next steps in their spiritual growth and discipleship journey.
Foster an environment where members feel known, valued, cared for, and connected to the church community.
Formulate and implement a strategy for relationship-building, growth, and development of “Legacy Team” with elders, staff pastors, and key church leaders.
Create community and belonging for our Legacy Families, personally investing in their care and shepherding.

Formulate and implement a strategy for relationship-building, growth, and development

Develop and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy that strengthens relationships between church leadership and Legacy Team families.
Identify opportunities to increase participation, deepen commitment, and create pathways for ongoing spiritual growth.
Collaborate with pastors, elders, and ministry leaders to ensure consistent communication and intentional care.
Maintain a relational approach that prioritizes long-term trust, connection, and discipleship.

Drive deeper engagement in the church

Help families discover meaningful opportunities to serve, lead, mentor, and participate in church ministries.
Connect members with ministry initiatives, missions opportunities, and strategic church priorities that align with their passions and gifts.
Encourage active involvement in the church's vision through discipleship, service, generosity, and community.
Develop personalized engagement plans that help families move from participation to deeper partnership in ministry such as attending Return Gathering/Return Nights.

Plan and execute discipleship opportunities

Create meaningful experiences that deepen relationships among key church families and strengthen their connection to the vision and mission of the church.
Develop and execute a strategic annual engagement calendar that includes gatherings, retreats, trips, dinners, discipleship opportunities, and special events designed to foster community and spiritual growth.
Ensure every event reflects the church's values and provides opportunities for meaningful spiritual conversations and pastoral connection.

Resources and educational opportunities

Develop and coordinate educational seminars, workshops, and resources related to charitable giving, estate planning, financial stewardship, and legacy impact.
Connect members with trusted professional resources when appropriate to support informed giving decisions.
Ensure members have access to practical tools that help align their financial decisions with their faith and values.

What you have done

Pastoral duties experience; including ability to teach/coach.
MA in Biblical Studies (or equivalent), or MDiv preferred.
MBA preferred, but not necessary.
Financial background and work experience preferred (finance, personal finance, etc.).
Ability to relate to key donors, high net-worth individuals, business owners.
Natural at building trust and respect.
Strong stage presence (leading large groups at events, on trips, etc.).
Strategic and organized.

WHAT WE OFFER

Highly competitive benefits plans. Health plans with employee low deductible medical (EPO and PPO), dental, and vision coverage.
403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
Generous holiday and paid time off plans, including a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Saddleback Church’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity and budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. The estimated pay rate for this position is $110,000-$140,000 per year, depending on experience. We will provide a pay rate within our salary structure that fits a candidate’s qualifications and experience for the job. The posted wage range does not guarantee a specific job offer.

Saddleback Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Saddleback Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment, which is central to our mission.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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family pastor jobs in california

Legacy Team Pastor - Lake Forest

Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education (opens in new window/tab)

Part-Time Worship Leader (Gospel, Contemporary & Multiethnic Worship)

Elementary Director of Children's Ministry

College Admissions Counselor and Recruiter - Santa Ana

Associate Family Pastor

Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Psychology

Campus Pastor - Multiple Campuses

[Now Hiring] Live Events Producer for @JohnnyChangLive

Faculty Position - Graduate Clinical Psychology

Director of Security

Senior Pastor

Senior Director of Evangelization, Chancery Office

Children's Pastor

Pastoral Resident

Life Groups Pastor

Middle School Director

Student Ministry Director/Pastor - Irvine South

Director of Faith Formation, St. Ignatius Parish

Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools: Governance & Leadership and Operational Vitality

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