PASTOR -FULL TIME

Company Description Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

The Discipleship Pastor serves as the primary leader for adult discipleship at a Mariners congregation. With the support of the Congregation Lead Pastor, this person will be a leader, unifier, and multiplier of what God wants to do in and through the people of their congregation. A full-time position, the schedule generally includes weekend services, meetings at our office in Irvine, and time spent with the congregation team and in the community.

Adult Discipleship

Lead the planning and execution of strategic discipleship initiatives that serve the needs of the congregation while fostering spiritual maturity and growth. Regularly assess and adapt the ministry to ensure it is fulfilling the discipleship needs of adults in the church.

Lead the design and execution of adult discipleship initiatives, ensuring that Rooted Groups and Life Groups are thriving and creating spaces for deep spiritual growth.

Outreach & Serving

Serve as the liaison between the congregation and the Mariners Outreach team, connecting the church body with local service opportunities. Ensure that the church is actively engaged in outreach efforts, according to the overall Mariners Outreach strategy.

Foster a culture where Life Groups are regularly serving together in Outreach. Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to a lifestyle of serving that aligns with the church’s vision for showing and sharing the Good News.

Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Equipping

Lead the process of recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers to serve in various leadership roles within adult discipleship, ensuring the team is both passionate and aligned with the church’s mission.

Ensure leaders have the tools and training they need to develop others and lead with excellence.

Proven leadership experience in discipleship, group ministry, or related church leadership roles.

Experience in volunteer recruitment, training, and equipping, with a heart for developing others.

Passion for outreach and service, with the ability to inspire others to serve locally and globally.

A collaborative spirit with a willingness to work closely with other ministry teams to achieve church-wide goals.

Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.

Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.

Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.

Participate then facilitate Rooted once per ministry year.

Attend Mariners Church.

The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)

403b Retirement Saving Plan

Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool

Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences

Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers

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