Top 24 Pastor Jobs in Lake Forest Ca

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
Clinical Ethicist - Onsite
Providence —Irvine, CA
- $54.40 - $85.88 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Campus Pastor - Multiple Campuses
Saddleback Church —Lake Forest, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Team management
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lead Chaplain
City of Hope —Irvine, CA
- $33.80 - $52.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
Worship Pastor - Lake Forest
Saddleback Valley Community Church —Lake Forest, CA
- Senior level
Chaplain I (Evenings)
CHOC Children's —Orange, CA
- $61,318 - $101,109 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Caregiving
12d
Priest Sacramental Minister - Spiritual Care
Providence —Mission Viejo, CA
- $27.92 - $42.73 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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
12d
Chaplain: Spiritual Care - Night Shift - Per Diem
Hoag Health System —Newport Beach, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Hospital
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
13d
Experience Director/Pastor - Anaheim
Saddleback Valley Community Church —Anaheim, CA
- $71,000 - $74,000 a year
- Spanish
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Next Gen & Adult Ministries Director
CANYON HILLS FRIENDS CHURCH —Yorba Linda, CA
- $55,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Middle school
- Leadership
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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
13d
Worship Director/Pastor - Temecula Valley
Saddleback Church —Murrieta, CA
- $72,000 - $73,000 a year
- On call
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Youth and Young Adult Pastor
Life Christian Church of Orange County —Cypress, CA
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Seasonal Chaplain | Fullerton, CA
Samaritan's Purse —Fullerton, CA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Public speaking
- Criminal background check
Assistant Worship Leader
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church —Mission Viejo, CA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- 1 year
Quick Apply
Youth Minister of Youth & Young Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization
Diocese of Orange —Laguna Niguel, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
11d
Outreach and Evangelization Minister
Diocese of Orange —Huntington Beach, CA
- $70,304 - $78,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
California - Orange County Bilingual Spanish Required
Marketplace Chaplains —Orange County, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Nursing home
Children's Ministry Director - Anaheim
Saddleback Valley Community Church —Anaheim, CA
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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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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pastor jobs in lake forest ca

Legacy Team Pastor - Lake Forest

Clinical Ethicist - Onsite

Campus Pastor - Multiple Campuses

Lead Chaplain

Worship Pastor - Lake Forest

Chaplain I (Evenings)

Priest Sacramental Minister - Spiritual Care

Student Ministry Director/Pastor - Irvine South

Chaplain: Spiritual Care - Night Shift - Per Diem

Experience Director/Pastor - Anaheim

Next Gen & Adult Ministries Director

Life Groups Pastor

Worship Director/Pastor - Temecula Valley

Youth and Young Adult Pastor

Seasonal Chaplain | Fullerton, CA

Assistant Worship Leader

Youth Minister of Youth & Young Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization

Outreach and Evangelization Minister

California - Orange County Bilingual Spanish Required

Children's Ministry Director - Anaheim

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