Lead Campus Pastor

Bayside Covenant Church, Inc; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Church in California is seeking a dynamic Lead Campus Pastor to shepherd a thriving campus, oversee weekend services, and equip staff and volunteers. The role focuses on building a welcoming, high-impact worship experience, leadership development, and alignment with Bayside’s mission.

This full-time pastoral post requires spiritual maturity, strong communication, and the ability to lead across campuses.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, supervising and mentoring staff.
• Pastor with public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekend services and campus ministries to ensure quality experiences.
• Oversee volunteer and staff development and engagement.
• Speak at Bayside campuses as needed and collaborate with campus teams.
• Monitor campus growth and engagement goals and budget oversight.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Staff development

Leadership

Job description

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for ministry, a heart for people, and a commitment to advancing God’s Kingdom? Bayside Church is seeking a dynamic and relational Lead Campus Pastor to shepherd one of our thriving campuses. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and lead a diverse congregation while fostering growth, health, and alignment with Bayside’s mission and values.

As the Lead Campus Pastor, you’ll be the face of your campus, guiding weekend services, equipping staff and volunteers, and cultivating a culture of connection and spiritual transformation. If you are a gifted communicator, a servant leader, and someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in our church community.

First 90 Days

The initial 90 days will focus on learning Bayside’s DNA and developing ministry skills. Regular monthly check-ins will provide opportunities for discussion and growth.

Responsibilities during this period:

• Attend weekly Campus Pastor meetings and sermon preparation meetings.
• Preach at least once per month at a Bayside campus.
• Speak to various groups across Bayside campuses as requested.
• Meet twice weekly with a Senior Campus Pastor or department leader to deepen understanding of Bayside’s culture.
• Perform other pastoral duties as assigned.

Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary pastor for the assigned campus, ensuring a welcoming and connected community experience.
• Oversee and lead weekend services, maintaining Bayside’s quality standards in all aspects, including initial impressions, worship, children’s and youth ministries, and facilities/technology.
• Speak twice monthly at your campus and occasionally at other Bayside campuses.
• Provide leadership for volunteer and paid staff, fostering development and engagement.

Pastoral Duties

• Facilitate pastoral care and discipleship through small groups and midweek ministries.
• Ensure opportunities for connection and community-building during weekend services.
• Support the spiritual growth of the congregation by delivering consistent and impactful messages.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversee the campus budget, ensuring alignment with goals and resources.
• Collaborate with the communications team on marketing strategies to grow campus engagement.
• Participate in weekly staff and message preparation meetings.
• Monitor and achieve campus growth and engagement goals.

Requirements

Key Attributes

• Spiritual Growth: A thriving personal relationship with Christ, prioritizing God, family, and ministry.
• Calling: A clear calling to ministry and alignment with Bayside Church’s mission and vision.
• Leadership: Demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams with a servant-leadership mindset.
• Emotional Intelligence: Adept at handling tough conversations with strength and grace.

Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions under pressure.
• Proven experience in recruiting, supervising, and mentoring staff.
• Previous experience in a lead ministry role with public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Time Commitment:

• This full-time, ministerial exempt position requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.