Elementary or Jr. High Pastor / Education Director - San Diego, CA

Covenant Seminary; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Scholarship assistance for seminary

Job summary

San Diego Calvary Korean Church seeks a pastor to lead Elementary or Jr. High Ministry, with Education Department responsibilities. The role is full-time, offering a salary of $70,000–$83,000 and a 403(b) retirement plan.

The position welcomes part-time options based on responsibilities and experience. Applicants must be enrolled in or graduated from an accredited seminary, be fluent in English, and be comfortable serving in a Korean-American church context.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or graduated from an accredited seminary.
• Fluent English, clear personal testimony of faith.
• Comfortable serving in a Korean-American church context.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and preach Sunday worship; teach Friday Night Bible Study.
• Support and equip teachers and small-group leaders.
• Plan and coordinate ministry events and seasonal programs.
• Build relationships with students and families and partner with parents in their spiritual growth.
• Education Director role: support and coordinate the Education Department.
• Encourage and equip education pastors, leaders, and teachers.
• Coordinate department-wide ministries and events.
• Develop a healthy, collaborative vision for next-generation ministry.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Pastoral leadership

Education

Accredited seminary

Job description

San Diego Calvary Korean Churchis looking for a pastor who loves the next generation and has a heart for helping children and youth grow as lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.We are seeking someone to lead ourElementary Ministry or Jr. High Ministry, with additionalEducation Departmentresponsibilities depending on the position.Full-time, half-time, and part-time positions are available.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary: $70,000-$83,000 annually
• Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan
• Half-time and part-time compensation will be based on responsibilities and experience.
• Current seminary students may be eligible for additional scholarship assistance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and preach Sunday worship; teach Friday Night Bible Study
• Support and equip teachers and small-group leaders
• Plan and coordinate ministry events and seasonal programs
• Build relationships with students and families and partner with parents in their spiritual growth
• Education Director (for candidates serving in this role)Support and coordinate the overall Education Department
• Encourage and equip education pastors, leaders, and teachers
• Coordinate department-wide ministries and events
• Work with church leadership to develop a healthy, collaborative vision for next-generation ministry

Who We’re Looking For

• Loves Jesus and has a clear personal testimony of faith
• Loves children and youth and feels called to next-generation ministry
• Is currently enrolled in or has graduated from an accredited seminary
• Is fluent in English
• Is comfortable serving in a Korean-American church context
• Works well with pastors, teachers, parents, and ministry leaders
• Has strong communication and organizational skills

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Contact Philip Han, Education Director 714-200-3165 [e-mail]

San Diego Calvary Korean Church6970 Linda Vista Rd.San Diego, CA 92111www.sdckc.org