Associate Campus Pastor

Position Summary

Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and Saratoga.

Menlo’s mission is to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ every day. As we navigate the unique challenges of today’s culture, we are committed to being an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical. With a talented & dedicated staff, we envision a Bay Area that awakens to the freedom found in Christ, through meaningful and practical support.

Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

The Associate Campus Pastor (ACP) will be a multi-faceted leader cultivating a warm and inviting environment for guests while fostering deeper connections within our congregation. The ACP will also help people engage more deeply in the ministry of the church through small groups, serving teams, events and programs, and personal discipleship. To accomplish this work, the ACP will recruit, build and manage a strong team of volunteers while supporting and encouraging their spiritual growth and development.

This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual growth of the people on their campus and of Menlo Church as a whole. Through their leadership and volunteer teams, the ACP will foster a culture where everyone—guests, attendees, and church members—feels loved, supported, and encouraged to take the next step in their relationship with God.

This is meant to be a developmental role that will work closely with the campus pastor (CP). The ACP will assist the CP as needed in areas of campus leadership including care, group leadership, and project management. The CP will work with the ACP on developing skills and experience so they will be well-rounded and prepared for future ministry leadership in a variety of settings.

• Work as a cohesive and supportive member of the campus team to further the vision of Menlo Church.
• Collaborate with the central Spiritual Formation team and other central staff as needed.
• Implement the Spiritual Formation strategy inviting people into the church and guiding them to take the next step in their relationship with God.
• Be a visible and active presence on campus during program times. Build relationships with the congregation, volunteer staff, and especially visitors beyond Sunday worship. Be available for follow up meetings, times of prayer, etc.
• Recruit, lead, develop and manage leaders and coaches for your ministry areas.
• Oversee hospitality and guest services in conjunction with worship services.
• Manage first-time guest follow-up through Planning Center workflows.
• Communicate with volunteers through various channels appropriately and consistently.
• Promptly assist congregants in finding an appropriate next step of connection (Life Group, serving team, event, program, etc.).
• Execute environments and strategic events with excellence including Discover Menlo and Menlo Next consistent with Menlo’s strategy.
• Support the CP in assisting with basic pastoral care and referrals as needed and appropriate. Assist with memorials as appropriate.
• Work with campus admins and central leaders to keep gathering spaces and decor functional, fresh, inviting, and free of clutter.
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• Team player with a focus on the vision of the whole church.
• Experience working with people from different cultures.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and multiply high-capacity volunteers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in front of small and large groups.
• Ability to manage details and multiple projects at the same time.
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Avid learner who is teachable.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Asana, and Planning Center Online (PCO).

• College degree (ministry, biblical & theological studies…