Position Title: Campus Pastor

Department: Executive-General

Supervisor: Pastor of Multisite

Direct Reports: SM Campus Staff

Classification: Regular / Full time / Exempt

BACKGROUND

Menlo Church (MC) is a member of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. Originally a single-site church located in Menlo Park, CA, MC adopted a multi-site strategy 14 years ago which now includes four campus locations and our online ministry. Each campus carries out the MC vision to lead our generation into a transforming relationship with Jesus and authentic community with each other so that everyone in the Bay Area and beyond can flourish. We are a church that is biblically sound and Jesus centered while valuing the life of the mind and thoughtful wrestling with matters of faith. We hope to be known as a place where everyone is welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything’s possible. 

KEY ATTRIBUTES

STRONG COLLABORATIVE NATURE: A Campus Pastor is the primary leader for the staff and ministry at one of our multi-site campuses and is an integral part of the larger vision and mission of Menlo Church. This means our Campus Pastors need to have a strong collaborative nature and be able to lead and follow. As a Campus Pastor of a multi-site church, there is a lot of give and take for the sake of the larger mission (you can’t always do what you want when you want). You will work with other Campus Pastors and members of the Leadership Team on strategy and planning for the whole church.

FAITH-FILLED LEADER: Campus Pastors must model what it means to live a faith-filled life with integrity. As a Campus Pastor, you must be above reproach as you provide spiritual leadership to your team and congregation, inspiring them to follow Christ more deeply. The Campus Pastor will cast vision, oversee recruiting and development of staff, be responsible for weekend services, and collaborate with central ministry champions to build effective programs. While your role as Campus Pastor will include leading and teaching from the front and occasional preaching, your focus will be more on developing, managing, and shepherding your teams so that they can make disciples who make disciples.

PASSIONATE SHEPHERD: A Campus Pastor must have a strong desire to learn about and love his or her community. Each location of our multisite church serves a different population. An effective Campus Pastor will understand the local nature of his or her congregation, be sensitive to their pain points and community realities, and know how to reach them. As the Campus Pastor for San Mateo, you will extend God’s love and mercy to those you serve. Our ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, have a well-developed EQ, and can handle conflict in a Christ-like manner. Menlo Church is continually changing for the sake of mission and the Campus Pastor needs to balance championing changes, while holding things loosely, and caring for others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Collaborate with other Campus Pastors (CP) and the Leadership Team (LT) to further the vision and mission of Menlo Church as a whole. Work with other Campus Pastors to continue to grow all ministries at all locations.

2. Demonstrate personally and in practice the Menlo Church 5 Dimensions of Pastoral Leadership: High-Capacity Leadership, People Magnet, Menlo DNA Carrier, Team Builder, and Effective Communicator.

3. Communicate and model the vision of Menlo Church with the staff and congregation. Manage lateral communication between the functional areas of Worship, Kids, Students, Life Groups, Connections, Outreach & Missions, Creative Production, and Weekend Experience.

4. Provide communication throughout the week through teaching up front, writing newsletters, and utilizing social media. Work with Marketing and Communications to maximize your online presence and emphasize opportunities for people to connect outside of the weekend experience.

5. Manage and lead the campus team; Set SMART goals and create a pathway to achieve results, meet 1-on-1 weekly or biweekly with your team to coach, develop, hold accountable, and invest in each member, both in their leadership and their discipleship.

6. Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and development of campus staff. Work with Human Resources to create job descriptions and provide appropriate staff development opportunities. 

7. Collaborate with the Central Ministry Teams to leverage their resources to support your team.

8. Oversee all campus programs, equipping your staff to manage and lead their teams.

9. Lead from up front, effectively teaching and preaching with clarity and authority.

10. Provide pastoral care; meet with congregants in person, over the phone, and via email and text; perform weddings, baptisms, and memorials. 

11. Work with the team to recruit, train, and develop volunteers for all ministry areas. Inspire congregation to move into action to volunteer and get involved with missions and outreach. 

12. Build and develop partnerships with local schools, social agencies, non-profits, and community organizations.

13. Manage the campus budget, be a wise steward of finances, and cultivate generosity in attendees. Implement strategies to monitor and manage resources effectively. Work with the finance team to develop a budget each year. 

14. Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Multi-site Pastor.

PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience 

• Completed or in-progress Seminary Degree required

• Minimum of 3 years in ministry leadership or pastoral role preferred. 

• Ordination preferred (ECO ordination encouraged)

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong theological foundation

• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

• Strong communicator and vision-caster with the ability to inspire action

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with common office applications and collaboration tools, including Google Workspace, Asana, and cloud platforms

• Experience working with social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• Familiarity with MS Teams, LEADR, Dropbox, and Planning Center preferred

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals

• Ability to write reports and professional correspondence

• Ability to speak articulately and effectively before small and large groups 

Physical Demands

• Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time

• Walk, bend, twist, and kneel

• Walking up and down stairs

• Finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance

• Drive

Work Conditions

• This job typically operates in a professional office or church environment with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones

• Days and hours of work are generally business hours Sunday-Thursday with an occasional Friday, Saturday, or evenings, as needed.

Other expectations:

• Regular involvement in Menlo Church activities and events

• Must be a committed disciple of Christ and committed to serving God and the body of Christ at Menlo Church in attendance, labs, and life groups.

• Compatible theology in alignment with the ECO essential tenets 

• Spiritual accountability / mentor 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. The signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.