Job Type | Full-time

Description

• College Ave Church | San Diego, California

• Employment Structure: Full-Time (Part-time arrangements may be considered)

• Compensation:  $100,000 annually for Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

• The Associate Teaching Pastor will contribute to the teaching and discipleship ministry of College Ave through a variety of settings, including occasional Sunday morning preaching and other opportunities to teach and equip the church, such as baptism courses and discipleship classes. 

• Working under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, this person will help communicate biblical truth clearly and faithfully, serving as an additional teaching voice for the church. Sunday preaching will be an important part of the role, with opportunities scheduled in collaboration with the Senior Pastor, but the position extends well beyond the Sunday platform.

We’re open to structuring this position as either full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate’s experience, availability, and the scope of responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Teach and Communicate God’s Word: Preach during Sunday services as needed, collaborate on sermon planning, and deliver biblically faithful, practical teaching that encourages spiritual growth.

• Teach Across Church Environments: Contribute to baptism courses, discipleship classes, membership environments, workshops, and other teaching opportunities, adapting content to different audiences and stages of spiritual maturity.

• Strengthen Discipleship: Partner with ministry leaders to support biblical understanding, spiritual formation, and the everyday practice of following Jesus.

• Lead and Collaborate: Work alongside the Senior Pastor and staff to advance the church’s teaching and discipleship priorities, serving the congregation through collaborative, pastoral leadership.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for a pastor who loves Scripture, enjoys helping people understand and apply biblical truth, and can teach effectively in both larger and smaller settings.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience preaching and teaching Scripture in a local church or ministry setting.

• Strong biblical and theological understanding, with the ability to communicate clearly and faithfully.

• The ability to prepare thoughtful, engaging teaching that connects biblical truth to everyday life.

• Experience teaching adults and helping people grow in their faith.

• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work well with pastoral staff and ministry leaders.

• A genuine pastoral heart and a desire to invest in the spiritual growth of the church.

• Flexibility to teach in a variety of settings, from Sunday services to classes and smaller group environments.

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Job Type | Full-time

Description

• College Ave Church | San Diego, California

• Full-Time | Exempt

• Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

Purpose of the Role

• This role has the opportunity for a significant teaching capacity on Sunday mornings and other teaching opportunities at College Ave.

• The Senior Director of High School Ministry will provide vision, leadership, pastoral care, and oversight for College Ave's High School Ministry, serving students in grades 9–12.

• This is a leadership role for someone who can think beyond weekly programming. We're looking for a ministry leader who can build a healthy and effective high school ministry, develop staff and volunteers, disciple students and families, and lead the ministry with excellence within a large and growing church.

• The Senior Director will directly oversee the Director of High School, who will carry out much of the ministry's day-to-day programming and execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Develop the High School Ministry

• Disciple Students and Families

• Lead and Develop Volunteers

• Oversee Programs and Ministry Strategy

• Contribute to the Broader Church

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who is an experienced church leader and teaching pastor who can lead a significant high school ministry within a growing church. You should have:

• Significant experience leading a high school or student ministry in a growing or large local church.

• Experience supervising, developing, and coaching ministry staff.

• A demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead adult volunteers.

• Experience building ministry systems and structures that can support growth.

• Strong pastoral instincts and the ability to disciple students, families, volunteers, and staff.

• Demonstrated preaching and teaching experience in a local church setting.

• The ability to communicate God's Word with clarity, conviction, warmth, and relevance.

• Experience preaching to a broader Sunday congregation is strongly preferred.

• Strong organizational, relational, leadership, and communication skills.

• The ability to work collaboratively with pastors, ministry directors, and church leadership.

• A heart for reaching teenagers and helping them become lifelong followers of Jesus.

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Job Type | Full-time

Description

• College Ave Church | San Diego, California

• Full-Time | Exempt

• Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

Purpose of the Role

• This role has the opportunity for a significant teaching capacity on Sunday mornings and other teaching opportunities at College Ave. 

• The Spiritual Formation Pastor will provide pastoral leadership for the discipleship ministry of College Ave, helping people take meaningful steps toward spiritual maturity and helping the church develop environments where discipleship can happen naturally and intentionally.

• A significant part of this role will be working alongside our Life Group Ministry to strengthen, develop, train, and disciple the leaders and people involved in Life Groups.

• This position will also provide pastoral care and biblical counsel to members of the church, helping people navigate seasons of life, spiritual growth, relationships, and difficult circumstances while appropriately connecting them with additional pastoral or professional care when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Lead church-wide discipleship strategy

• Develop and strengthen life groups

• Provide pastoral care and biblical counsel

• Teach and communicate in classes, trainings, groups, and other ministry environments

• Lead and collaborate with pastors, directors, and ministry staff

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a teaching pastor, disciple-maker, and people developer who can move comfortably between one-on-one pastoral care, leadership development, ministry strategy, and teaching. You should have:

• Significant experience in pastoral ministry, discipleship, adult ministry, Life Groups, small groups, or a related church ministry.

• Demonstrated experience discipling and developing leaders.

• Experience training and coaching small-group or Life Group leaders.

• Strong pastoral care and relational skills.

• The ability to provide wise, biblically grounded counsel while recognizing when situations require additional professional or specialized care.

• Strong biblical knowledge and the ability to communicate Scripture clearly.

• Experience teaching adults in a church setting.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• The ability to develop systems and structures without losing the relational nature of ministry.

• A collaborative, team-first approach to ministry.

• A genuine love for the local church and a desire to help people become mature followers of Jesus.

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Job Type | Part-time

Description

• College Ave Church | San Diego, California

• Employment Structure: Part-Time, 20 Hours per Week

• Compensation: $25/Hour

Purpose of the Role

The Executive Assistant of Operations provides high-level administrative, financial, and organizational support to help College Ave operate effectively. This person will work across administrative and operational needs, with a particular emphasis on bookkeeping, budgeting, financial organization, and systems management.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, financially capable, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight. They can see both the big picture and the small details, anticipate needs, create efficient systems, and bring clarity to complex information.

This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week, with priorities coordinated alongside church leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Financial Administration: Maintain accurate financial records, assist with bookkeeping and reconciliations, track expenses, and ensure reliable financial documentation.

• Support Budgeting and Financial Planning: Track spending against budgets, prepare financial reports, and help ministry leaders manage resources and plan effectively.

• Provide Executive and Administrative Support: Assist church leadership with operational projects, reporting, coordination, and follow-up to keep priorities and deadlines on track.

• Improve Operations and Systems: Maintain and refine workflows, documentation, and organizational tools to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and communication across the church.

• Collaborate and Communicate: Partner with ministry leaders and administrative staff to support church-wide needs, handle sensitive information with discretion, and contribute to a proactive, service-oriented staff culture.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strong administrator with financial experience and the organizational ability to manage complex responsibilities independently.

Required qualifications:

• Demonstrated bookkeeping or accounting support experience.

• Experience with budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.

• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills.

• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets and digital administrative tools.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential financial and personnel information.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting executive leadership or managing operations within a business, nonprofit, or church.

• Familiarity with accounting software and cloud-based financial systems.

• Experience developing processes, maintaining internal documentation, and improving organizational workflows.

• Experience working with departmental budgets or supporting annual budget planning.

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