Orchard Church

High School Pastor

Murrieta,
California

About This Organization

The Orchard has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation for the last 10 years. They are a contemporary, dynamic, outward-driven, Christ-focused, conservative, Bible-teaching church full of loving, amazing people.
Their philosophy of ministry comes from the Great Commission and is implemented through their E3 strategy: Engage with love (evangelism), Equip with truth (discipleship), and Empower with faith (ministry).

Position Description

Orchard Church is seeking a full-time High School Pastor to lead and grow Thrive, its high school ministry, by developing strong adult volunteer teams, empowering student leaders, and building on an already healthy, church-supported foundation. With more than 10,000 high schoolers in the surrounding valley who have yet to hear of God’s love, this role calls for a high-capacity, visionary, and relational leader who can disciple students, multiply leaders, and execute ministry with excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter and a dynamic, biblical communicator with a deep passion for seeing the next generation come to know and follow Jesus.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Recruit, train, and shepherd a thriving adult volunteer team.
  • Teach regularly with clarity, biblical depth, and relevance.
  • Champion evangelism and outreach, equipping students to reach their campuses and community with the Gospel.
  • Provide pastoral care for students and families, equip parents to disciple their own children, and collaborate with the Family Pastor to keep the ministry aligned with Orchard’s broader NextGen vision.

Salary Range

80,000 – 90,000

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