Full-Time Associate Pastor: Discipleship & Mission Leader

LCMC; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home down-payment partnership

Job summary

Christ Lutheran Church in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Mission to lead two vision pillars—Genuine Community and Generous Living—and to guide newcomers from first visit to full belonging.

You will partner closely with the Lead Pastor in a CEO/COO-style dynamic, supervise children's and student ministry staff, and preach about a quarter of Sundays while shaping our long-term mission and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires M.Div. and roster eligibility with LCMC or NALC.
• Experience building assimilation, small groups, and family ministries.
• Strong relational, vision-to-implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own two pillars: Genuine Community and Generous Living.
• Guide newcomers from first visit to full belonging and lead outreach events.
• Supervise children's and student ministry staff.
• Preach roughly 25% of Sundays and shape long-term mission.

Skills

Warmth and relational

Missional mindset

Staff leadership

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Job description

Christ Lutheran Church in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Mission to lead two vision pillars—Genuine Community and Generous Living—and to guide newcomers from first visit to full belonging.

You will partner closely with the Lead Pastor in a CEO/COO-style dynamic, supervise children's and student ministry staff, and preach about a quarter of Sundays while shaping our long-term mission and outreach efforts.