High School Youth Pastor | Long Beach Christian Fellowship | Long Beach, CA

Job Details

  • Long Beach Christian Fellowship (https://www.lbcf.org/)

  • Role: High School Youth Pastor

  • Schedule: Part-time - Approximately 9 hours per week

  • Compensation: $11,700 annually ($450 biweekly)

  • Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

About Long Beach Christian Fellowship

Long Beach Christian Fellowship (LBCF) is a Christ-centered, non-denominational Christian faith community committed to learning to live and love like Jesus. We are a fully LGBTQ+ affirming, justice-oriented church that welcomes and celebrates people of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities.

The Opportunity

LBCF is seeking a compassionate, relational, and creative High School Youth Pastor to lead our small but growing high school ministry.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with teenagers and is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where young people can explore their faith, ask questions, build meaningful relationships, and experience authentic belonging.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead weekly Thursday evening youth gatherings and ministry activities on two Sundays per month.

  • Build meaningful relationships with high school students and support their spiritual growth.

  • Create engaging, age-appropriate opportunities to explore Scripture, faith, and identity.

  • Recruit, schedule, and support ministry volunteers.

  • Build relationships and communicate regularly with families and church leadership.

  • Coordinate occasional special events, service opportunities, and retreats.

  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and fully affirming environment for all students.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience mentoring, teaching, coaching, or working with teenagers.

  • A growing Christian faith and familiarity with Scripture.

  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.

  • A commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation, inclusion, and LBCF's values.

  • Emotional maturity, creativity, dependability, and a collaborative spirit.

  • A formal ministry degree or previous youth pastor experience is not required.

  • Candidates must be willing to complete required background screening and child-safety training.

How to Apply

Maligmat Search is supporting LBCF in this search.

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter that shares their experience with young people and their interest in serving within an affirming Christian community.

Apply here: https://pod9.app.loxo.co/job/NDUzNzYtcGZycGx2ZWs4OXZ1Mmh0cw==?t=1793129918148

Learn more about our church at lbcf.org

LBCF is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming community.

View and Download the Full Position Profile Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L0Eri5QoeEMqbRAPNKzgwtbciUIKzWGX/view?usp=sharing

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