Carlsbad Campus Pastor →

Legacy Church Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Church is seeking a highly motivated pastor to lead the campus congregation, preach, and provide spiritual guidance. The role includes oversight of staff, volunteers, facilities, finances, and programming to ensure healthy ministry and growth across the campus.

The successful candidate will cast vision, build relationships, and foster a culture aligned with Legacy Church values while caring for members and guests during weekend services and beyond.

Qualifications

• Candidates demonstrate strong pastoral leadership and vision for church growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and directional leadership for the campus congregation
• Build and maintain relationships with staff, volunteers, and members
• Invite people to the Church and encourage involvement in serving and discipleship
• Grow and strengthen ministries for campus health and effectiveness
• Oversee campus operations and ministry execution
• Share and cast vision with staff and congregation
• Plan, prepare, and preach messages; oversee weekend services
• Lead campus staff, ministry leaders, and volunteer teams
• Oversee campus programming including ministries, outreach, events
• Provide leadership oversight of campus operations including facilities and safety
• Ensure responsible financial stewardship of the campus budget
• Foster a healthy, unified culture reflecting Legacy Church values
• Provide pastoral care including hospital visits and member support
• Partner with HR, Finance, Creative for alignment and effectiveness
• Support campus communication, greet guests, and engage with members
• Conduct staff and leadership meetings
• Research and implement growth initiatives
• Engage in community outreach to expand presence

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Public speaking

Team leadership

Job description

At Legacy Church we are committed to reaching the lost, changing live s, and most importantl y, changing eternities. To help us achieve our Pasto r's vision, w e are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team and make a real difference in our world.

Our Mission Statement

We connect people with God, help them grow relationships, and live a life of generosity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and directional leadership for the campus congregation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, leaders, volunteers, and church members
• Invite people to the Church and encourage active involvement in serving and discipleship
• Grow, build, and strengthen all ministries to ensure overall campus health and effectiveness
• Provide oversight of all campus operations and ministry execution
• Share and cast vision with staff, teams, and the congregation in alignment with Legacy Church leadership
• Plan, prepare, and preach messages as scheduled; oversee weekend services to ensure excellence
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable campus staff, ministry leaders, and volunteer teams
• Oversee and evaluate all campus programming (ministries, outreach, events, groups, next steps, etc.)
• Provide leadership oversight of campus operations including maintenance, facilities, safety, and guest services
• Ensure responsible financial stewardship of the campus budget and resources
• Foster a healthy, unified culture that reflects the mission and values of Legacy Church
• Provide pastoral care including hospital visits and member support as needed or requested

Secondary Responsibilities

• Partner with various departments (HR, Finance, Creative, etc.) for alignment and operational effectiveness
• Support campus communication efforts, announcements, and engagement strategies
• Greet and connect with guests and members during weekend services
• Conduct regular staff and leadership meetings
• Research, strategize, and implement initiatives that support campus growth and development
• Lead and engage in community outreach efforts to expand the Church’s presence and impact

General Duties

• Maintain a clean and organized office and work environment
• Submit required weekly reports and updates to the Executive Pastor
• Return phone calls, emails, and texts within 24 hours
• Oversee planning and execution of special events, conferences, and outreach initiatives
• Participate in budget planning and financial review processes
• Perform tasks as assigned by Executive or Senior Leadership
• Follow the policies and procedures as defined in the Legacy Church Handbook

Adherence to Our Core Values

• We give, we don’t take
• We embrace the truth
• We don’t maintain; we multiply
• It’s not about us; it’s about Jesus
• We courageously commit
• An empty seat is a serious matter
• Saved people serve people