Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

In January of 2024 we launched a brand new service for Young Adults. Each week we have over 3000 Young Adults gathering on Thursday Night for our Young Adult service at 4 different locations. Young Adults travel from all over Southern California to come be a part of what God is doing. God continues to bless our Young Adult Ministry at Mariners Church, and we can’t wait to see how He continues to transform this generation. 

The Young Adults Teaching & Young Couples Pastor is responsible for leading and equipping young adults to grow in their faith, develop as leaders, and engage in meaningful community. This role includes teaching at our Thursday Night service, shepherding our Young Couples (Dating, Engaged, and Newly Married) through Pre-Marriage Courses and Young Couples Gatherings. This role reports to the Young Adults Pastor on the Young Adults Team. A full time position, the schedule generally includes weekend services on Thursdays and Sundays, meetings at our office in Irvine, and additional time during the week for a total of 50 hours.  

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Discipleship: Provide biblical teaching at our Thursday Night service, facilitate group discussions, and offer spiritual guidance as needed.
• Leadership Development: Identify, mentor, and equip young adults for leadership within the ministry and the broader church community. 
• Young Couples: Building a thriving community of Young Couples at Mariners Church. This would include a Pre-Marriage Course and gathering events for Young Couples to disciple them and help them build community. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with church leadership and other ministry teams to align young adult initiatives with the overall vision of the church. Thursday Night is a weekend service which means we work closely with our Senior Pastor and our Irvine Lead Pastor as this role is part of the Irvine Congregation. 

• Education - Seminary degree
• Experience - 5+ years ministry experience. Working with youth, college, Young Adults, or campus ministries is preferred.
• A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to biblical teaching.
• A passion for ministering to young adults and equipping them for life.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in ministry leadership, discipleship, or volunteer coordination preferred.
• Ability to teach and communicate biblical principles effectively.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively.

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith, leadership commitment, and position papers.
• Work during Christmas Eve and Easter services.
• Participate then facilitate Rooted once per ministry year.
• Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay, benefits, and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers