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The Pomona Campus Pastor at Patria Church is responsible to provide pastoral and leadership oversight to the assigned location. The Campus Pastor position requires full knowledge of Patria Churchs ministries, policies and procedures to effectively demonstrate Patria Church culture. The incumbent will oversee the ministries of the campus as directed by the Campus Operations Pastor. Understanding the relational connection between Patria Church Headquarters and all campuses is critical. A high degree of pastoral ministry to the congregation through meetings, counseling, discipleship, and mentoring. As a primary pastoral contact for the congregation, the incumbent will handle a high volume of pastoral responsibilities. The Campus Pastor will report directly to the Campus Operations Pastor. Every position at Patria Church reflects the mission to Seek the Lost, Teach the Found, and Send the Disciples, and carries the conviction that every family matters to God in accordance with Ephesians 3:1415. The Pomona Campus Pastor reports directly to the Campus Leadership and Discipleship Executive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fully embraces and acts in accordance with the vision of Patria Church to Seek the Lost, Teach the Found, and Send the Disciples.
Model the spirit of Patria Churchs guiding scripture, Ephesians 3:1415, by building a church community that supports and strengthens families. Foster faith, worship, and belonging across every ministry and campus.
Fulfill the four pillars of Patria Church. Christ (Mission Christ-Centered Driven), Community (Diversity Kingdom Driven), Character (Leadership Discipleship Driven), Commitment (Family Driven) church.
Embrace and execute a Neighborhood Groups philosophy of ministry, fostering community, discipleship, and connection across families and campuses.
Pastoral:

• Responsible for stage communication for facilitation of services: exhortation, communion, announcements, offering, altar call, etc.
• Responsible for pastoral care functions as applicable: Weddings, Funerals, Hospital Visits, Baby Dedications, Baptisms, etc.
• Oversee and execute counseling process for members and attendees of assigned location, ensuring timely intake, confidentiality, quality note taking.
• Responsible for preaching when there are technical difficulties and/or assigned by Patria Church leadership.
• Responsible to market, oversee, and multiply Neighborhood Groups that are birthed from assigned campus location.
• Teach and lead in small and large group settings.
• Other pastoral duties as assigned by Patria Church HQ.

Operations and Administration:

• Implement and oversee ministry leaders and teams such as: Dream Team, Production, Worship, Patria Kids, Patria Youth, Safety & Security, social media, Outreach, etc.
• Create healthy rhythms of meeting schedules with your leaders and team for cascading of vision, strategy and support.
• Oversee assimilation process for assigned location ensuring flow of next steps of first-time visitors to volunteers.
• Oversee logistics to ensure campus facility is prepared for services and campus events.
• Coordination with Patria Church HQ for special services such as Easter, Christmas, Mothers Day, etc.
• Timely completion of timecard approvals for assigned staff.
• Develop and manage operational budgets for the campus and events.
• Ensure all necessary reporting data is updated weekly: Fellowship One head-counts, first time visitors, Growth Track, Baptism, etc.
• Provide weekly status updates and reporting for campus to senior leadership.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels of service materials such as VIP Brochures, First Time Visitor Gifts, Growth Track booklets, etc.
• Responsible for campus responsiveness to calls and emails within a 24-48 time frame.

Outreach:

• Develop and maintain community relationships with key influencers and organizations to continue to build Patria Church presence in the assigned city.
• Find opportunities to serve the needs of the community on an ongoing basis.
• Attend and participate in citywide events of assigned location with campus team and/or volunteers.
• Oversee operations and budget of Generosity Center if at assigned location.

Leadership Development:

• Lead, administrate and empower campus staff and volunteers for the development of future leaders.
• Implement and oversee operational development and growth for campus assigned.
• Collaborate with Patria Church HQ leadership to continually improve processes and procedures for Patria Church campuses.
• Build a leadership pipeline of potential future leaders for campus roles,
• Build relationships with top givers of assigned campus.

Character: Demonstrates humility, integrity, and consistency in every area of leadership. Leads by example and sets the spiritual and cultural tone for the team through servant leadership, accountability, and Christ-centered decision-making. Remains teachable and responsive to feedback, modeling personal responsibility in both success and challenge.

Competency: Leads strategically by turning vision into action through effective planning, communication, and collaboration. Builds systems that empower others, manages resources with excellence, and develops individuals toward higher performance and spiritual growth. Operates with ownership and initiative, ensuring excellence without the need for constant oversight.

Convictions: In full alignment with Patria Churchs mission, vision, and values. Leads decisively from conviction, upholds organizational unity, and consistently exemplifies the four pillars of Christ, Community, Character, and Commitment in every setting.
The above summary outlines the primary responsibilities and scope of this position and does not represent an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned. All team members are expected to complete required training, follow departmental procedures, and apply provided resources effectively. Individuals are expected to show initiative in learning, adapting, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of departmental systems and practices. Additional duties may be assigned by the direct supervisor or assigned Executive Leadership to meet operational or ministry needs.

General Requirements

• Successfully completes all required background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Reads, writes, spells, and communicates clearly in English.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and the ability to use communication and scheduling systems required for daily operations.
• Completes all required onboarding, safety, and role-specific training within established timeframes, including security, compliance, or emergency procedures as assigned.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with staff, volunteers, and supervisors.
• Adapts well to changing priorities, event schedules, and ministry needs.
• Works well under limited supervision, showing initiative and follow-through.
• Maintains confidentiality, discretion, and integrity in all responsibilities.
• Represents Patria Churchs mission and values through professionalism, teamwork, and Christlike conduct.
  

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Biblical Studies, Ministry, Leadership, or a related field preferred, or equivalent ministry training and experience.
• Minimum of 35 years of progressive pastoral ministry experience, including preaching, pastoral care, and congregational leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and volunteers in a multi-ministry, service-based environment (weekend services, discipleship pathways, outreach, and events).
• Proven ability to lead within a multi-site or campus model, including partnership with central leadership and alignment to shared ministry standards.
• Experience developing and coaching leaders, building a volunteer pipeline, and creating healthy team rhythms.
• Experience with pastoral care processes (counseling intake, care follow-up, confidentiality practices, and documentation standards).
• Working knowledge of church operations, including service planning, guest assimilation, basic budget oversight, and ministry reporting practices.

Job Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to shepherd a congregation with warmth, clarity, and spiritual maturity through preaching, prayer, counseling, discipleship, and presence in critical life moments.
• Strong understanding of how to translate church-wide mission, values, and strategy into campus-level ministry execution with consistency and unity.
• Skilled in stage communication, teaching in various environments, and adapting messages with discernment, clarity, and sensitivity to audience needs.
• Knowledge of next-step systems (first-time guests to engagement, serving, groups, discipleship milestones) and how to lead teams that sustain them.
• Discerns priorities in fast-paced ministry environments, navigates sensitive situations appropriately, and escalates concerns when necessary.
• Handles tension with humility and clarity, facilitates healthy conversations, and protects unity while addressing issues directly and biblically.
• Maintains a steady presence through weekends, holidays, special events, and seasonal ministry demands; adapts quickly when plans shift.
• Models and reinforces a Christ-centered team culture that reflects Patrias values through integrity, consistency, and servant leadership.

Organizational and Spiritual Requirements

• Always demonstrate Christ-centered behavior by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity.
• Member of the Patria Church (or willing to transfer membership to Patria Church).
• Pastors are required to attend all regularly scheduled Sunday and Wednesday church services. Support staff must attend at least one (1) regularly scheduled weekend church service.
• Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events. This includes serving at Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas services as well as the annual volunteer appreciation event.
• Regular involvement in Patria Church activities, ministries, neighborhood groups, and events.
• Tithe 10% to the Patria Church.
• Demonstrate full alignment with Patria Churchs Statement of Faith and core beliefs as outlined in the Employee Handbook, on the official website, and through consistent practice in ministry, leadership, and daily life.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to Patria Churchs policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Be self-motivated and goal oriented, use good judgment, and be flexible and innovative.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and repetitive motions associated with keyboarding, data entry, and document handling. Individuals must also be able to walk, stand, bend, reach, and move throughout indoor office or campus environments to retrieve materials, attend meetings, support ministry needs, or assist with routine tasks. This role may occasionally require light physical activity such as preparing rooms, moving office supplies, transporting materials, or assisting with basic event-related setups. Individuals must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 2030 pounds with or without assistance. Sufficient vision, hearing, and mobility are required to communicate effectively, maintain awareness of surroundings, and complete assigned responsibilities safely.
Patria Church provides all training required to ensure employee safety.

CLASSIFICATIONS: Full-Time | Exempt, Salary
This posting provides a general overview of the role and responsibilities and does not constitute a guarantee or offer of employment.
Employment with Patria Church is at-will and subject to the completion of standard onboarding procedures.