Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Water of Life Administration Offices - Fontana, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $62640.00 - $71254.00Salary, **This is a Full-Time Sunday - Thursday 40 hour Licensed Minister position

Provides pastoral and strategic leadership for Prayer and Memorials Ministries within the Healing & Caring Department. This position advances the mission, vision, and values of Water of Life. Oversees the development, coordination, and health of prayer ministries, teams, training, assists with congregational prayer initiatives; provides leadership and pastoral oversight for the Memorials Ministry; and offers pastoral counseling and teaching. Leads and equips staff and volunteers to serve with spiritual maturity, excellence, and care. Assists other ministries within the Healing & Caring Department as needed.

Prayer Ministries Leadership & Development – Provide pastoral and strategic oversight for the Prayer Ministries, including Altar Prayer teams and training, Preservice Prayer, Staff Intercessory Prayer teams, the Prayer Tower and its team, and the Sozo Prayer Ministry team and training. Recruit, equip, train, disciple, and develop ministry leaders and volunteers; establish clear ministry practices and expectations; foster collaboration across teams; and evaluate ministry health and effectiveness. Develop and improve ministry resources, curriculum, and training as needed. Oversee ministry communication and budgets, and identify opportunities for growth and increased congregational engagement.

Prayer Events & Congregational Initiatives – Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of congregational prayer initiatives, including Nights of Prayer (offered two to four times per year), Monday morning prayer, and the annual 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer. Coordinate leaders, teams, communication, prayer focus, and event logistics to support meaningful participation and a consistent culture of prayer throughout the church.

Memorials Ministry – Provide pastoral oversight and direction for the Memorials Ministry, including supervision, support, and development of the staff member responsible for its day-to-day coordination. Ensure families receive compassionate pastoral care and clear communication throughout the memorial planning process. Oversee the coordination of services in collaboration with families, pastors, ministry leaders, and church departments; equip pastors and ministry leaders to officiate memorial services; and support the ongoing health and effectiveness of the ministry.

Pastoral Counseling, Teaching & Support – Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual care to individuals and families as assigned, including appropriate assessment, documentation, follow-up, and referrals to additional church or community resources when needed. Teach classes in the School of Ministry and contribute to the development and equipping of disciples and ministry leaders. Provide other pastoral support as scheduled, which may include administering sacraments, participating in pastoral rotations (Saturday Service rotation, Emergency Phone rotation, etc), and performing weddings, funerals, hospital visits, or other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Position Titles of Direct Reports: 1 - Memorial Coordinator Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry or Theology 2 years’ vocational ministry experience; Experience or training in prayer ministry preferred Demonstrated strategic abilities including managing people, departments, planning and budgets Deep knowledge and embodiment in practice of the Scriptures Excellent oral and written communication skills Intermediate knowledge in office technology tools (web-based, Facebook, Instagram, MS Office) Ability to recruit, lead, train, disciple and supervise volunteers Candidate must be friendly, flexible, able to multitask, enjoys working with all kinds of people; able to work flexible hours, be available on evenings and weekends as program requires

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