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Does this sound like you
- You come alive when the Church steps outside its walls.
- You see every neighborhood school and city block as fertile ground for the gospel.
- Youre eager and able to mobilize people into action not just attendance.
If youre nodding keep reading
About Mission Hills Church
Mission Hills is a vibrant Christ-centered church committed to living for Gods pleasure by serving those who dont know Christ and strengthening those who do. Located in the heart of Mission Viejo California we are a thriving multigenerational congregation that believes in reaching the lost equipping believers and making a tangible difference in our city through compassion truth and authentic community.
This is a place where innovation in ministry is welcomed where vision meets action and where passionate leaders find a home to grow and serve.
The Opportunity: Local Outreach Pastor
As our Local Outreach Pastor you wont just lead eventsyoull shape a movement. Youll have the opportunity to expand existing outreach ministries and dream up new ways to love our neighbors in the name of Jesus. From one-on-one relationships to large-scale initiatives youll serve as a catalyst for gospel impact across our region.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Vision & Strategy
- Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to cast and clarify a compelling vision for local outreach.
- Design and implement strategies to mobilize the church into the surrounding community.
2. Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Build and nurture relationships with local organizations schools and city leaders.
- Understand community needs and connect them with church resources and gifts.
3. Volunteer Mobilization & Team Building
- Recruit equip and inspire teams for outreach ministries (e.g. ESL Love MV Drive-Thru Prayer school partnerships).
- Identify and disciple volunteer leaders to multiply impact.
4. Evangelism & Discipleship Integration
- Lead efforts that both meet practical needs and point people to Jesus.
- Create onramps for people to engage in spiritual conversations and invitations to church life.
5. Organizational Leadership
- Manage the Local Outreach budget with wisdom and stewardship.
- Participate actively in pastoral staff meetings retreats and church-wide initiatives.
Who You Are
- A deeply rooted follower of Jesus whose life reflects love surrender obedience and integrity.
- Passionate about the local church and seeing it make a real difference in its city.
- An innovator who turns big ideas into real tangible ministry.
- A team builder who thrives in relationships and empowers others to lead.
- A connector who sees potential in partnerships and people.
What You Bring
Must-Haves
- Bachelors degree
- Ministry experience in outreach and missions
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- A heart for evangelism and practical compassion
- Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships and partnerships
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience developing and scaling outreach programs
- Bilingual or experience in multicultural ministry
- Previous church staff experience
Why This Role Matters
At Mission Hills we believe outreach isnt a departmentits part of our DNA. This role exists to help us live out our calling: to serve those who dont know Christ and strengthen those who do. As the Local Outreach Pastor youll help our church become a beacon of hope healing and gospel transformation in our city.
Compensation & Next Steps
This is a full-time pastoral role (4050 hours/week) with a competitive salary and generous benefits package commensurate with experience.