Full-Time HS Ministry Director & Pastor — Lead Students & Teams

Saddleback Church; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Generous holiday and PTO

Job summary

Saddleback Church is seeking a High School Ministry Director/Pastor for our Anaheim campus to lead and shepherd students and collaborate with the Junior High Pastor. We desire an energetic, extroverted leader with a heart for the lost and a passion for students, guiding a growing HS ministry of about 100 students on Sundays.

The role involves leadership across weekend services, small groups, volunteers, events, and communication, with weekend hours and some evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in Student Ministry or Junior High Ministry preferred.
• Experience supervising volunteers and staff preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shepherd High School students; align with SSM Playbook for safety and vision.
• Direct weekend services: plan messages, oversee worship, ensure welcoming environment.
• Oversee midweek small groups: curriculum, spaces, host home logistics.
• Recruit, train, and support adult and student volunteers; build a sustainable team.
• Design and execute year-round events and retreats to foster student growth.
• Draft parent and weekly leader communications; promote ministry initiatives.
• Manage attendance, salvations, and baptisms in church databases; track ministry health.
• Participate in weekly campus staff and SSM meetings to maintain alignment.

Skills

Passionate about Jesus

Excellent interpersonal skills

Great communication

Team player

Google Suite proficiency

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

College or equivalent ministry experience

Pastoral Licensing Process preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Saddleback Church is seeking a High School Ministry Director/Pastor for our Anaheim campus to lead and shepherd students and collaborate with the Junior High Pastor. We desire an energetic, extroverted leader with a heart for the lost and a passion for students, guiding a growing HS ministry of about 100 students on Sundays.

The role involves leadership across weekend services, small groups, volunteers, events, and communication, with weekend hours and some evenings.