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Pastor of Children & Youth

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Pastor of Children & Youth

Oak Park Christian Church


Position Information

Responsibilities: Oversee ministry to children from birth through sixth grade. Oversee ministry to students in grades 7-12 General pastoral responsibilities [Please email contact for full job description]

Application Requirements:
We are seeking an associate pastor who will have primary responsibility for developing, leading, and growing a dynamic ministry to children and youth and their parents. We are looking for the man of God who will be the best fit with our current pastoral staff and the culture of 5 Cities community and the Oak Park congregation. Preferred candidates will have: 1) A deep and intentionally growing personal faith in Jesus. 2) A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bible or Theology. Preference will be given to those who graduated from a college or seminary affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. 3) A deep love for the Word of God and a high commitment to communicate it passionately and compassionately. 4) Theological alignment with Oak Park Christian Church in particular and the Restoration Movement in general. 5) A deep love for the local church and commitment to "lead by serving and serve by leading.” 6) At least three years’ experience leading children’s ministry in a similar sized congregation or larger. 7) Experience in, or be acclimated to, ministry within the culture of the west coast. 8) A commitment to team-based ministry. 9) A Christ-centered marriage and home life.


Category: Ministry Opportunity Network

Type: Full Time


Church / Organization Information

Oak Park Christian Church

Oak Park Christian Church is a non-denominational, Restoration Heritage congregation located on the Central Coast of California in Grover Beach (Pismo Beach).

Number of Employees: 1 to 10

Average Weekly Attendance (if applicable): 155

Location: Grover Beach, CA, United States


Contact Information

Church or Organization's website: www.oakparkchristian.org

Contact Name: Mike Gunderson

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 805.481.7091

Contact Mailing Address: 386 N. Oak Park, Grover Beach, CA, 93433

How to apply

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