Prayer Manager/Pastor

US Campuses • Lake Forest, CA

2d

About The Position

The Prayer Manager/Pastor works with the Pastor of Pastoral Care to lead, coordinate, and develop the prayer ministry in alignment with the Lead Pastor’s vision and mission. The role includes developing, recruiting, training, and caring for prayer ministry volunteers.

The position oversees prayer small groups, non-weekend prayer teams, prayer ministry at special events, and the prayer team supporting the Office of the Pastor. It also coordinates Prayer Center events and facilities, and connects with regional prayer partners for community prayer opportunities.

The position receives continued supervision as needed from the Pastor of Pastoral Care, supervises volunteers, and makes field decisions to ensure projects are completed. Work is required on weekends and evenings for special events. Licensed Saddleback Church staff members perform ministerial duties appropriate to their roles, including teaching, officiating ceremonies, ministry leadership, serving as Minister of the Day, providing pastoral presence, and praying or counseling as needed.

Requirements

• Prayer experience.
• Previous leadership experience with volunteers.
• Previous team-building experience working with large groups of people.
• Previous experience handling crises and working with individuals or families impacted by mental illness.
• College education required.
• Proficiency in using computers.
• Basic volunteer development, training, and/or education.
• Basic Bible training, including knowledge of Old and New Testament teachings.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings for special events.

Nice To Haves

• Seminary education preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Suite is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of web and social media communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and oversee prayer small groups; establish a care structure, provide curriculum and prayer options, and manage groups in the Rock.
• Oversee and develop prayer teams that serve outside weekend programming, including teams handling prayer requests, healing prayer, and deliverance.
• Prepare prayer ministry teams to pray and minister at special events at Saddleback Lake Forest, including Return Nights, Return Gatherings, Christmas and Easter events, and retreats.
• Oversee the LPO Prayer Shield team, including scheduled prayer times, review of the Canva calendar for Woods Family prayer needs, and recruitment and scheduling of team members.
• Coordinate Prayer Center events, including scheduling, facilities, the tech team, and development of the space, ensuring alignment with the prayer ministry’s mission and values.
• Connect with regional prayer partners for community prayer opportunities, such as Seek Week, The Send, and Trellis.
• Supervise volunteers and make field decisions to ensure project completion.
• Perform ministerial duties appropriate to the role, such as teaching, officiating ceremonies, ministry leadership, providing pastoral presence, and praying or counseling as needed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits plans.
• Health plans with employee low-deductible medical coverage (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: Manager