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Friends Church

Kids Director

Norco, CA · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Friends Church/Inland Campus Campus Size: 400+ Ministry Scope: Full time, exempt Compensation: $65-70k annually Reports to: Community Life Pastor About Friends Church Friends Church is a growing ...

Friends Church

Kids Director

Norco, CA · On-site

Friends Church/Inland Campus Campus Size: 400+ Ministry Scope: Full time, exempt Compensation: $65-70k annually Reports to: Community Life Pastor About Friends Church Friends Church is a growing ...

Friends Church

Jr High Pastor

Yorba Linda, CA · On-site

Yorba Linda Church Size: 6,000+ Ministry Scope: 6th-8th grade, full time, exempt Compensation: $70,000 - $74,000 Reports to: Students Pastor About Friends Church Friends Church is a growing, multi ...

Friends Church

Jr High Pastor

Yorba Linda, CA · On-site

$70K - $74K/yr

Yorba Linda Church Size: 6,000+ Ministry Scope: 6th-8th grade, full time, exempt Compensation: $70,000 - $74,000 Reports to: Students Pastor About Friends Church Friends Church is a growing, multi ...

Journey Community Church

Be Seen First

Director of Family Ministries

Arcadia, CA · On-site

$62K/yr

The Director of Family Ministries will be responsible to oversee and develop Journey Community Church's Family Ministry as an environment that cultivates biblical marriages, disciples' children ...

Sandals Church

Lead, Kids Ministry

Corona, CA

$20 - $22/hr

KIDS LEAD SANDALS CHURCH ROLE DESCRIPTION Role Purpose The Kids Lead role exists to build and lead a strong Real Team who creates a safe, fun, and welcoming environment where kids learn to be real ...

Sandals Church

Lead, Worship

Lake Arrowhead, CA

$20 - $23/hr

The vision of Sandals Church is to be real with ourselves, God, and others. THE ROLE : Oversees the on-platform execution of worship for Lake Arrowhead, partnering with the Central Support and Campus ...

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How much do church jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for church in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is $54,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,600.00 and $56,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are different jobs in a church?

Different jobs in a church include pastor or priest positions, as well as operations, maintenance, and facilities roles. As a pastor or priest, your duties are to develop and expand your ministry and to oversee other church staff and volunteers who help with church functions. In a youth pastor or music director position, your responsibilities are to educate specific populations in the church or to lead church choirs or bands. If you work as a maintenance employee, you ensure that the church facilities remain in working order and address any minor issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a church administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Church Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, financial management abilities, and familiarity with church operations, often supported by a background in business administration or relevant experience. Proficiency with office software, church management systems, and basic accounting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and interpersonal skills help build trust with staff, volunteers, and congregants. These skills ensure smooth daily operations, effective resource management, and a welcoming environment for the church community.

What are some common challenges faced by church administrative staff, and how can they prepare for them?

Church administrative staff often juggle a variety of tasks, such as managing schedules, organizing events, maintaining records, and supporting clergy and congregants. Common challenges include balancing competing priorities, handling confidential information sensitively, and adapting to the needs of a diverse congregation. To prepare, candidates should develop strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and comfort with technology commonly used in church offices. Being proactive and adaptable helps administrative staff thrive in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Church vs Pastor?

AspectChurchPastor
RoleReligious organization or buildingReligious leader or clergy member
CredentialsVaries; often no formal certificationTypically requires theological education and ordination
Work EnvironmentChurch buildings, community eventsChurch services, counseling, community outreach
Industry UsageRefers to the religious institution or congregationRefers to the individual religious leader

While a church is the religious organization or building, a pastor is the person who leads and manages the church community. The church is the setting, whereas the pastor is the leader within that setting.

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Pastoral Ministry Residency (Church Planter)

Hillside Community Church

Rancho Cucamonga, CA • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Title:  Pastoral Ministry Residency (Church Planter) 

Functional Ministry Area(s):  Experiencing God’s Love Growing in Community Serve with Compassion 

Reports To:  Pastoral Staff Team 

FSLA Classification:  Full-time/Exempt/Salary 

Salary Range:  $65,000 - $75,000 a year 

Supervises:  No direct reports - collaboration across ministries & volunteer teams 

Position Schedule:  Monday-Thursday, Sundays required 

OVERVIEW 

This is a role for a maturing disciple and a developing leader who has a clear calling on their life to prepare for full time pastoral / vocational ministry / as a lead Church Planter.  This role is for a “Lead Pastor in training” and they will receive practical and mentored experiences in day-to-day ministry here at Hillside Community Church in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.   

This is a full time, two-year, paid role with lots of hands-on experience in each of Hillside Church’s three key ministry mission strategies: Experience God’s Love, Growing in Community, and Serve with Compassion.  This is a Big “C” Church investment by Hillside and it is not a discovery internship about “potential” interest in ministry.  In addition, this role is an ideal space to begin a pastoral track towards an ordination process and there will be time allotted for graduate seminary education.    

This specific role of Church Planter would ideally already have had 2 to 3 years of full-time ministry experience in another church setting.  As well as a completed Christian Ministries undergrad degree and is currently enrolled or has completed a church planter assessment. 

CORE STAFF VALUES 

  • Christ-Centered - (Matthew 22:37) Love for God, Scripture, and the Church 

  • Care - (Romans 12:15-16) Caring Person, slowing down to practice empathy 

  • Collaboration - (Ephesians 4:2-3) Team player, willing to engage in accountable relationships 

  • Communication - (Ephesians 4:15) Strong verbal and written communication skills 

  • Celebration - (Romans 12:10) Able to honor, enjoy and cheer for the team 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Experience God’s Love Ministry Responsibilities – (Primary learning space for 2 years) 

  • Large Worship Gathering planning and implementation 

  • Easter and Christmas dreaming, planning, and execution 

  • Seminars and Conference Planning and Implementation 

  • Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Series theming and launching 

  • Teaching Team Experience 

  • Begin Team Conversations on Church Planting and/or Multisite Campus 

  • Support Large Gathering moments of Communion and Baptism  

  • Build Teams and Develop a collaborative plan for a Church Planting and/or a Multisite Campus 

  • Leadership role & responsibilities for 4th gathering 

  • Observe and occasionally participate in key Next Gen and Kids Ministry key moments. 

Growing in Community Ministry Responsibilities (Minor additional focus first 9 months) 

  • Outreach and Alpha / Evangelism / Baptism Programming Involvement 

  • Pastoral Care 

  • Visitation / Hospitals 

  • Pastoral Counseling 

  • Weddings & Memorials 

Growing in Community Ministry Responsibilities (Minor additional focus first 9 months) 

  • Outreach and Alpha / Evangelism / Baptism Programming Involvement 

  • Pastoral Care 

  • Visitation / Hospitals 

  • Pastoral Counseling 

  • Weddings & Memorials 

Serve with Compassion Responsibilities (Minor additional focus for months16-24)  

  • Volunteers Process 

  • Leadership Development 

  • Serve the Church, Serve the City, Serve the World 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

  • Is flexible, a learner, and able to adapt to changing circumstances and environments as the needs of the ministry change and expand. 

  • Ability to articulate a life-long calling to full time vocational pastoral ministry 

  • Open to church planting, large church staffing roles, or wherever the Lord calls for future ministry 

Education and/or Experience 

  • Undergrad Degree (required) 

  • Ministry or Seminary Degree (preferred) 

  • If you have not completed a graduate ministry degree from an accredited Christian university or seminary, candidates should be willing to begin that process. 

  • Currently enrolled or completed a church planter assessment. 

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

  • Ordination required or actively pursuing ordination 

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