Prayer Manager/Pastor

Saddleback Valley Community Church; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Generous holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA is seeking a Prayer Manager/Pastor to lead the prayer ministry under the Pastor of Pastoral Care. The role focuses on recruitment, training, and care for volunteers aligned with the Lead Pastor's vision.

The position requires experience with volunteer leadership, weekends/evening events, and ministry duties related to prayer and care. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with common computer apps and word processing.
• Experience using Google Suite and collaboration tools is desired.
• Basic knowledge of Biblical teachings and scripture is expected.
• Familiarity with online and social media communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and oversee prayer groups and care structures.
• Develop weekly prayer teams for non-weekend ministries and events.
• Oversee special events and ensure prayer support at Saddleback Lake Forest gatherings.
• Lead the Prayer Shield team and coordinate schedules and needs with the Woods Family.
• Manage Prayer Center events, space, and technical/facilities coordination.
• Foster regional prayer partnerships and community prayer opportunities.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Google Suite

Bible knowledge

Web/Social media

Education

College degree

Seminary preferred

Job description

1 Saddleback Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

• On-site


• Campus Ministry


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: PRAYE001205

Description

The Prayer Manager/Pastor will work with the Pastor of Pastoral Care in bringing leadership, coordination, and development of the prayer ministry based on the vision and mission of the Lead Pastor. This includes development, recruitment, training, and care of prayer ministry volunteers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Prayer Groups: Recruit, train, and oversee prayer small groups. This includes building out a care structure for the groups, providing curriculum/prayer options for groups, and managing groups in the Rock. These groups are integrated into our existing groups system.

Weekly Prayer Teams: Oversee and develop prayer teams that do not function on the weekend such as teams to handle prayer requests, healing prayer, and deliverance.

Special Events: Oversee the prayer ministries and have teams ready to pray and minister at special events at Saddleback Lake Forest such as Return Nights, Return Gatherings, Christmas/Easter, Retreats, etc.

LPO Prayer Shield: Oversee prayer team for Office of the Pastor including regular scheduled prayer times and review of Canva calendar with Woods Family prayer needs. This also involves the recruitment and scheduling of the prayer team members.

Prayer Center Oversight: Oversee and coordinate events happening in the Prayer Center to assure it lines up with the mission and values of our prayer ministry. This includes scheduling, facilities, tech team, and developing the space.

Regional Prayer Partnerships: Connect with regional prayer partners for prayer opportunities in the community (i.e. Seek Week, The Send, Trellis, etc.).

Decision Making

This position will receive continued supervision as needed from the Pastor of Pastoral Care. This position will also include volunteer supervision and be able to make decisions in the field to ensure project completion.

Will require work on weekends and in the evenings for special events

Staff members who have been called into ministry and have been licensed by Saddleback Church are charged with performing Ministerial duties according to Scripture. These responsibilities take precedent over any other job duties and are to be exercised on an ongoing basis.

Ministerial duties include (as appropriate for the role) – Teaching at weekend services or ministry events. Officiating at weddings, funerals, communion, and baptisms. Performing management and leadership roles relating to ministries of the church. Serving as Minister of the Day. Providing a pastoral presence at weekend services and special events. Praying and providing counsel with others as needed.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

• Previous leadership experience with volunteers.


• Previous team building experience working with large groups of people.


• Previous experience handling crises, and working with individuals/families impacted by mental illness.

Education

• College required


• Seminary preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of computers.


• Proficiency in Google suite is highly desirable.


• Basic Bible training (knowledge of Old and New Testament teachings).


• Basic understanding of web and social media communication platforms.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Highly competitive benefits plans. Health plans with employee low deductible medical (EPO and PPO), dental, and vision coverage.


• 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.


• Generous holiday and paid time off plans, including a paid week off between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Saddleback Church's pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity and budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. The pay rate for this position is $72,500 per year.

Saddleback Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Saddleback Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment, which is central to our mission.

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