Job Description
Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Orange County, CA 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 and a core value is building community by connecting people in groups. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. We trust God to do what we cant-heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer at Mariners, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way.
The Womens Pastor will be part of the pastoral team of the church. This person will lead a talented team of staff and volunteers in all of our congregations to deliver innovative and creative approaches towards engaging women of all backgrounds towards deepening their relationship with Jesus.
- Communicate and support the vision, mission, values of Mariners Church and be committed to discipleship through groups.
- Oversee the multiplication process of current Womens Life Groups through Rooted and other discipleship onramps.
- Recruit, train, and equip new Womens Life Group leaders and volunteers.
- Oversee volunteer leaders and lead meetings for Mariners Womens volunteers
- Invite and engage women into Rooted and Life Groups.
- Lead evangelism and discipleship efforts and strategies for reaching women
- Lead, disciple, shepherd, and pray with Womens Life Group leaders.
- Oversee MOPs Ministry (Moms of preschoolers).
- Implement quarterly womens events and/or social gatherings that reach women inside our church and outside in our community.
- Collaborate with other ministry leaders to aid in a strong intergenerational and multi-ethnic ministry.
- Manage the administration needs and annual budget of the Womens Ministry.
- Offer initial, short-term counsel to those needing Biblical direction, advice, and crisis assistance, and then make referrals for ongoing counsel as needed.
- Plan and organize womens on campus and online studies and ensure that they are on-ramps to Rooted or Life group opportunities.
- Serve on the community life team and assist in other adult ministry opportunities.
- Fulfill pastoral responsibilities during the week and on weekends.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination or education and ministry experience.
- 7-10 years of experience in church ministry or other ministry.
- Actively involved in the local church.
- Doctrinal integrity - able to understand, teach, and admonish others in the doctrinal statement of the church.
- Exhibits personal and growing relationship with God through the Word and prayer.
- Creates and cultivates a culture that inspires people.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of volunteers and staff.
- Able to perform pastoral duties such as administering the sacraments, weddings, memorials, pastoral care and counseling.
- Comfortable working in Google, social network platforms, and virtual technologies.
All Mariners Church staff agree to the following:
- Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.
- Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
- Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
- Attend Mariners Church