Legacy Team Pastor - Lake Forest

Saddleback Church • Lake Forest, CA

51d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Legacy Team Pastor serves as a key relationship-builder and shepherd for some of the church's most engaged and committed families. This role provides pastoral care, cultivates community, encourages spiritual growth, and helps individuals and families deepen their partnership in the mission of the church through discipleship, service, and generosity. Through strategic relationship-building, meaningful events, and personalized engagement, this leader helps create an environment where families feel known, valued, connected, and inspired to make an eternal impact.

Requirements

• Pastoral duties experience, including the ability to teach/coach.
• MA in Biblical Studies (or equivalent), or MDiv preferred.
• Ability to relate to key donors, high net-worth individuals, and business owners.
• Natural ability to build trust and respect.
• Strong stage presence (leading large groups at events, on trips, etc.).
• Strategic and organized.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Financial background and work experience preferred (finance, personal finance, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care for Legacy Team Families, including building authentic relationships, offering spiritual guidance, and caring for them during significant life events.
• Foster an environment where members feel known, valued, cared for, and connected to the church community.
• Formulate and implement a strategy for relationship-building, growth, and development of the “Legacy Team” in collaboration with church leadership.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy to strengthen relationships between church leadership and Legacy Team families.
• Identify opportunities to increase participation, deepen commitment, and create pathways for ongoing spiritual growth.
• Drive deeper engagement by helping families discover meaningful opportunities to serve, lead, mentor, and participate in church ministries.
• Encourage active involvement in the church's vision through discipleship, service, generosity, and community.
• Plan and execute discipleship opportunities, including gatherings, retreats, trips, dinners, and special events designed to foster community and spiritual growth.
• Develop and coordinate educational seminars, workshops, and resources related to charitable giving, estate planning, financial stewardship, and legacy impact.
• Connect members with trusted professional resources when appropriate to support informed giving decisions.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior