Lead Pastor

Campus:
Friends Church/Inland Campus

Church Size: 400+

Compensation: $90-100k annually

Ministry Scope:
Full time, Exempt

Reports to:

Executive Pastor

Friends Church is a growing, multigenerational community located in the Inland Empire. Our church building is located in Norco, Ca, however many of our church families are from the surrounding areas of Chino Hills, Corona, Eastvale, Norco, Ontario Ranch and Jurupa Valley. We are committed to becoming a community of authentic Christ-followers, compelled to change our world. We believe the next generation matters—and we are passionate about helping kids and families know and follow Jesus.

To serve the church by developing, teaching, and discipling the Inland Congregation to become Authentic Christ-Followers.

• Establish and carry out ministry goals and objectives through Bible studies, programs, and other discipleship opportunities.
• Develop, oversee, and participate in evangelism initiatives, including Alpha.
• Equip followers of Jesus through evangelistic, missional, and discipleship training so they are prepared to make disciples.
• Provide pastoral leadership and shepherding to the Inland congregation.
• Conduct pastoral and sacerdotal functions, including baptisms, weddings, communion, and funerals.
• Partner with appropriate committees and ministry leaders to further the work of the church, denomination, and surrounding community.

• Preach and teach regularly, ensuring biblical teaching at the Inland Campus is effective, transformational, and compelling.
• Prepare for and lead the weekly Teaching Team meeting.
• Maintain and coordinate the Teaching Team calendar, including upcoming teaching series and assignments.
• Participate in the development and planning of teaching series alongside the Global Teaching Team.
• Meet with Docent, our outside research partner, to review weekly Scripture passages and help guide the research process.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and supervision to campus staff.
• Set agendas for and lead staff meetings, ministry gatherings, and other leadership meetings as needed.
• Establish clear direction so ministries remain aligned with the mission, values, vision, and strategies of Friends Church.
• Meet regularly with ministry leaders to support, encourage, coach, and develop them.
• Guide ministry leaders in implementing ministry plans, developing volunteers, and navigating challenges that arise within their areas of responsibility.
• Foster a healthy, collaborative, and mission-focused staff culture.

• Develop and implement strategies that advance the mission of the church, including establishing goals, milestones, and key measures of progress.
• Clearly communicate the mission, values, vision, and ministry strategies to staff, leaders, volunteers, and the congregation.
• Partner with other Campus Pastors and the church Leadership Team to maintain alignment with the overall vision and direction of Friends Church.
• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and help identify opportunities for continued growth, development, and improvement.

• A strong commitment to the mission, values, and beliefs of Friends Church.
• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated through a Christ-centered lifestyle.
• A strong understanding of Biblical truth and the ability to teach and communicate it clearly.
• A commitment to actively participate in the life of Friends Church through regular weekend attendance, involvement in a Life Group, and giving.
• A heart for discipling, shepherding, and helping others grow in their relationship with Christ.
• A passion for discipleship, community‑building, evangelism, and the ministry of the local church.
• A commitment to personally exemplifying the values of Friends Church.

• A catalytic leader who can inspire and mobilize people to take meaningful next steps in their faith and involvement in the local church.
• A proven ability to lead, develop, encourage, and empower staff and volunteer leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to…