Senior Pastor

U.S. Church Ministries•Big Bear Lake, CA

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About The Position

Community Church Big Bear is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead the church as its pastor-led ministry. The pastor will lead the Elder Board, paid staff, ministry volunteers, and people across all age groups and categories. The church is in Big Bear, a small tourist community in the Southern California mountains, and has a full-time staff of three and four part-time staff members. It holds two Sunday services and a Wednesday mid-week program, with weekly worship attendance of 400–475. This is a full-time salaried ministry position. The pastor will provide spiritual and organizational leadership, preach and teach, oversee church ministries, support members through counseling and pastoral care, manage the ministry budget with the Elder Board, and build relationships with the wider community and global outreach partners. The position requires licensing with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA). Candidates must already be CMA licensed or ordained, or be willing to pursue the credential; the church and denomination will provide resources and training. Applicants should submit a resume, written testimony, references, preaching video links, and other relevant background information. A district office review may precede contact from the hiring manager about next steps.

Requirements

Significant experience in leadership, pastoring, counseling, preaching, and team building.
Must be licensed or ordained with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, or willing to pursue this credential.

Nice To Haves

Master’s-level education in Christian Studies or Theology.

Responsibilities

Develop a vision and values for the church’s coming years in accordance with scripture and the teachings of Jesus.
Foster a Christian community culture that welcomes newcomers and engages them in church life, providing active roles for as many people as possible.
Preach Biblical messages at Sunday services that make the Bible accessible to the uninitiated and deepen believers’ faith.
Oversee and direct programs for youth, children, worship teams, Spanish-language ministry, local and global outreach, the safety team, and other ministries.
Implement a plan to support members’ spiritual growth and walk with Christ, including spiritual disciplines, evangelism, and theology.
Be available for individual and couples counseling, mentoring, prayer support, and hospital visits.
Develop and administer the church ministry budget in coordination with the Elder Board.
Continue developing a global outreach ethos that demonstrates God’s heart for the nations.
Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders.
Engage with the community by hosting non-church groups on campus and participating in outside-the-church events.