Pastor of Senior High and Home Group Ministries

Pastor of Senior High and Home Group Ministries Riverview Church Bonsall, California, United States Date Posted:

06/09/2026

Categories:

Youth Pastor, High School Pastor, Adult Small Group Ministry Denominations:

affiliated with the

Evangelical Free Church Church Size:

700 to 800

Job Type:

Full-Time Employee Workplace:

On-site Job Description:

The Pastor of Senior High and Home Group Ministries at Riverview is a key role. It s an opportunity to build a thriving student ministry designed to reach the next generation and continue to build out the Adult Home Group ministry to make a big church truly connected to a learning & caring community. Please see additional details below, and how this position integrates with our overall mission. Key Responsibilities

• Be the primary communicator for Riverview Church High School Students.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of large and small group environments, mission trips, camps, retreats, and special events.
• Recruit, train, and retain ministry volunteers.
• Develop and execute an annual calendar of events.
• Successfully develop relationships with local high school students & staff.
• Create an environment that attracts high school students within Riverview Church & the local communities we serve.
• Continue to nurture and grow the Adult Home Groups that meet weekly to study God s word, pray, and care for each other.

What a

Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

Grounded

• Riverview Church and its ministries are grounded in the Word of God and sound Biblical Teaching. This leader will need to be able to communicate Biblical truths in innovative ways attractive to High School Students and be able to oversee the ongoing discipleship training that flows through the Adult Home Groups. Relational Intelligence
• Being a relationally intelligent leader is a high value of the Riverview Church ministry philosophy. Outward Focused
• This leader should be aggressive in the church s vision to see lost students know Jesus. The right candidate will see the greater Bonsall/Fallbrook/Vista/Oceanside/Temecula area and all its students, as their mission field. Ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain Leaders
• This leader should have a history of developing strong adult leadership. Riverview Church has a good foundation with leaders who are committed to serving but a continued challenge to grow new leaders. Intentional and Motivated
• It s pivotal this leader can plan ahead, and to clearly communicate vision and direction.

A leader who can plan ahead, dream big, motivate themselves will thrive in this collaborative environment. Highly Preferred for a

Candidate:

• Some formal theological training.
• Meet the biblical standards set forth in 1 Timothy 3:2-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Peter 5:2-3
• Two years experience leading in a growing youth ministry.
• A history of communicating to adults on Sunday mornings.
• In agreement with the Riverview Church Statement of Faith, see posting on Riverview Church website; www.refc.org.
• Provide a resume and include a link to a recent message.
• A more detailed job description is available. Salary commensurates with experience and considers California s Cost of Living. Riverview Church
• Bonsall, California At Riverview Church, we believe that God is transforming lives through the truth of His Word, the power of the Gospel, and the ministry of authentic Christian community.

We are excited to invite qualified candidates to consider joining our ministry team as a Pastor of Senior High and Home Group Ministries. Located in the beautiful North San Diego County community of Bonsall, Riverview Church is a thriving evangelical church committed to helping people know Christ, grow in Christ, and serve Christ. Our church family is united around a simple yet powerful mission: A Passion for Loving God and Loving Others. This mission shapes every aspect of our ministry-from our worship services and discipleship programs to our outreach efforts and relationships within the church body. Riverview Church is a biblically grounded, evangelical church that is deeply committed to the authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of Scripture. We believe that the Bible is God s inspired Word and the ultimate authority for faith and practice. Our preaching and teaching ministries are centered on the faithful exposition and application of Scripture, with a strong emphasis on helping people develop a mature and vibrant walk with Jesus Christ. We are seeking a pastor who shares this commitment to biblical truth and who desires to shepherd both students and adults toward spiritual maturity. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine love for God s Word, a passion for discipleship, and a heart for building meaningful relationships that foster spiritual growth. Our church places a high value on community and discipleship. One of the primary ways this takes place is through our Home Group ministry, where believers gather throughout the week for fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and Bible study. We view Home Groups as a vital expression of New Testament community and an essential component of spiritual growth within the church. The Home Group Pastor portion of this role will provide leadership, vision, encouragement, and support for these groups as they help people move from simply attending church to becoming fully engaged disciples of Christ. Likewise, we believe that the next generation matters deeply to God. Our youth ministry seeks to partner with parents in discipling students to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. We desire a Youth Pastor who can effectively communicate biblical truth to students, build strong relationships with families, equip volunteer leaders, and create a ministry environment where students are challenged to grow in their faith and develop a biblical worldview. Theologically, Riverview Church embraces a conservative evangelical position that is grounded in historic Christian orthodoxy. We are a non-charismatic church that believes the Holy Spirit actively works in the lives of believers today while affirming that the miraculous sign gifts associated with the apostolic era are not normative for the church's ongoing ministry. Our worship services seek to be Christ-centered, biblically faithful, and edifying to the body of Christ. We also hold a complementarian understanding of the roles of men and women in the church and home. We believe that men and women are equal in dignity, value, and worth before God while serving in distinct and complementary roles as established by Scripture. Furthermore, we joyfully uphold God s design for marriage and family as revealed in His Word and seek to strengthen families through biblical teaching, encouragement, and discipleship. Beyond our theological convictions, Riverview Church is known for being a warm, welcoming, and caring church family. We desire to be a place where people experience the love of Christ, develop genuine relationships, and find opportunities to serve and grow. Whether through worship services, Home Groups, counseling ministries, local outreach, or global missions, we are committed to helping people take meaningful steps in their relationship with Jesus Christ. If you are a youth pastor who is passionate about reaching students, equipping leaders, fostering biblical community, and helping people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ, we would love to hear from you. We invite you to prayerfully consider becoming part of what God is doing at Riverview Church as together we pursue our mission of living with a passion for loving God and loving others. We look forward to meeting the man God may be calling to serve alongside us in this important ministry.