Associate Teaching Pastor

Why We Love This Opportunity

This is an incredible opportunity to help build a dream team while being mentored by a dynamic and proven Lead Pastor in one of the most desired communities in the country. The Greater Los Angeles Region is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, Hollywood entertainment industry, phenomenal dining, countless parks and trails along with 300+ days of sunshine every year. It is the 2nd largest metropolitan community in the country with a little over 13 million residents. Agoura Hills is in the Conejo Valley, located just north of Los Angeles.

The church has prioritized and is investing in the long-term future success of the organization. The right Associate Pastor to join the team will be walking in to an organization looking to go to the next level.

 Church Description 

California Community Church is a warm, inviting and growing church of 500 in Southern California. With a mission built around creating a Safe Place To Explore Faith, they welcome doubts, encourage questions and accept everyone. There’s a special sauce at Cal Church that has allowed the team to create a safe place for people who have been previously hurt by the church or are brand new to faith.

The Associate Pastor will be a key member of the Leadership Team, sharing the weekend teaching responsibilities, while possessing a passion and an affinity for impacting young families in the community. The right candidate will the be champion of reaching Conejo Chris. As the region that the church is located in is called the Conejo Valley, the organization is prioritizing building a ministry ethos that resonates deeply with the target, Conejo Chris. (The typical unchurched man who lives in the area. His age is mid thirties. He has a college degree and may have an advanced degree. He’s married and has a couple of kids.)

The ideal candidate will also be given the freedom to help build a strong ministry team of pastors and directors able to take new ground in this next season. They’ll enjoy a strong working relationship with the Lead Pastor, Brad Johnson, as well as Donna Buice, the Executive Pastor.

Prior to California Community Church, Brad Johnson served some of the fastest growing and largest congregations in the United States. As a writer, leader, and teacher, Brad draws on not only his educational background (both a Masters and Doctorate) but on humor and real-life experiences. Brad has literally been at rock bottom. He knows first-hand the grace, love and restorative power of Jesus. His core message is that “everyone can have a fresh start with God through Christ!”

The tools that the Associate Pastor will inherit are primed with potential in every sense. The organization itself is 10 years old, with its best years ahead. The style of the weekend experience and organizational culture is warm, vibrant and engaging. The church is a place where people can be themselves. A place where they can ask tough questions and get honest answers.

The right next leader will need to be a growing, dynamic talent. Someone instinctively pastoral and passionate about reaching young families. Fully capable of moving ministry forward from initial vision casting through systems development to final implementation and execution. That will be key.

Position Description 

A Lead Pastor in Waiting – The ideal candidate will be someone who sees the big picture clearly. They will have a deep understanding of the systems, processes and personnel it takes to build a dynamic ministry ethos and serve as a trusted and valued extension of the Founding Pastor.

A Gifted Communicator – The ideal candidate will be someone who is a proven and gifted communicator. They will have spent significant time developing and honing their craft. The value of experience, seminary training and a natural God-given gifting cannot be overstated for this role.

A Church Sponge – The ideal candidate will be someone who has their pulse on what’s working in Church today. They will also have a tendency to think outside of the box and not be afraid to approach ministry in a way that will be sure to resonate with the world we live in.

A Strategic Thinker  – The ideal candidate will be someone who brings immense insight and value to the Leadership team at Cal Church. They will have the ability to speak in to the global ministry integration of the organization at large.

A Team Builder – The ideal candidate will be someone who instinctively creates leadership pathways and pipelines. They will have a strong passion for replicating and duplicating themselves and others.

A Best Practices Ninja – The ideal candidate will be someone who has seen it done really well. They will naturally listen to and learn from thought leaders and ministry innovators as they help guide the leaders on Cal Church team.