Church Online Pastor/Director

Hillsiderancho; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillside Community Church Inc in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is looking for a Church Online Pastor/Director. This role focuses on leading the online ministry, creating meaningful connections, and fostering spiritual growth through digital platforms. You will oversee online services, provide pastoral care, and build community among digital attendees.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a personal faith aligned with the church's values. The position is part-time, offering a salary range of $35,000 to $45,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong, growing personal faith relevant to church doctrine and values.
• Demonstrated relational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead volunteers and build teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee online worship experiences and engage with attendees.
• Provide digital pastoral care and follow up with prayer requests.
• Create and manage online small groups for community building.

Skills

Pastoral heart

Engaging communication

Experience in digital engagement

Community building

Good writing skills

Education

Ordination required or pursuing ordination

Tools

Social media tools

Livestream platforms

Job description

Church Online Pastor/Director# Church Online Pastor/DirectorHillside Community Church Inc - Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737## OverviewSalary Range$35,000.00 - $45,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionPosition Title: Pastor, Church Online**Functional Ministry Area(s):** Pastorel Connecting, and Spiritual Formation**Reports To**: Executive Pastor**FSLA Classification:** Part Time Salary**Salary Range:** $35,000 - $45,000 a year**Supervises:** No direct reports - collaboration across ministries & Volunteer teams**Position Schedule:** Select hours Monday-Thursday, full day on SundaysOVERVIEWThe Pastor of the Online audience is responsible for leading and developing the church’s online ministry, creating meaningful engagement for those who participate digitally. This role focuses on fostering community, spiritual growth, and pathways to deeper connection—whether online or in person—by actively pastoring individuals through digital platforms and managing online community groups.CORE STAFF VALUES* Christ-Centered // Matthew 22:37 // Love for God, Scripture, and the Church.* Care // Romans 12:15-16 // Caring for others; Slowing down to practice empathy.* Collaboration // Ephesians 4:2-3 // Team player; willing to engage in accountable relationships.* Communication // Ephesians 4:15 // Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Celebration // Romans 12:10 // Able to honor, enjoy, and cheer for the team.RESPONSIBILITIESOnline Service Experience* Oversee the live online worship experience (chat, hosts, engagement flow)* Actively engage with attendees during services via chat (prayer, encouragement, conversation)* Recruit, train, and schedule online hosts and moderators* Ensure a welcoming, responsive, and spiritually meaningful digital environmentDigital Pastoral Care* Provide pastoral care through digital channels (chat, email, DMs, video calls)* Respond to prayer requests and follow up with individuals* Identify and shepherd regular online attendees* Develop systems for tracking engagement and spiritual next stepsCommunity Building* Create and manage online small groups or digital community gatherings* Help attendees move from anonymous viewers to connected participants* Foster relationships and belonging among online attendees* Encourage integration into in-person gatherings when appropriateOutreach & Growth* Partner with communications/marketing teams to promote online services* Develop strategies to reach new digital audiences* Monitor engagement analytics and recommend improvements* Stay informed on trends in digital ministry and online engagementIntegration with Church Life* Align online ministry with overall church vision and teaching* Collaborate with pastoral staff and ministry leaders* Help create clear next steps (salvation, baptism, groups, serving)## Qualifications* Strong, growing personal faith and alignment with church doctrine and values* Pastoral heart with demonstrated relational and communication skills* Experience in ministry, digital engagement, or online community building* Comfort with technology, livestream platforms, and social media tools* Ability to lead volunteers and build teams* Strong written communication (especially conversational tone for chat)Required Skills and Abilities:* Exceptional communication skills. Engaging, theologically grounded, and culturally connected.* Strong exegetical and hermeneutical skills* Ability to give and receive honest feedback in a collaborative team environment* Coaching instincts: able to identify and develop emerging communicators* Strong writing skills for manuscript development, series planning, and curriculum inputRequired Licenses or Certifications:* Ordination required or willing to pursuing ordination