The Oaks Community Church is a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled family of believers located in a middle-class neighborhood in southwest Bakersfield, California. We are part of the worldwide family of the Christian & Missionary Alliance and a home for the nations. The Oaks is committed to “Growing Spirit-filled Disciples of Jesus.” Founded in 1993, The Oaks has grown into a vibrant, multicultural, and multigenerational congregation that reflects God’s heart for all nations and all people, with approximately 300 people in attendance each Sunday. Our worship service is relaxed and family-friendly, with contemporary, upbeat music. We place a strong emphasis on local and global missions, and our worship center displays over fifty national flags celebrating the diversity of our church family. Though imperfect, we live by God’s grace and love, striving to embody the warmth of true community where everyone belongs and is cared for like family.
Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director (Part-Time)
1. Position Overview:
The Youth & Young Adults Director partners closely with the Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for youth and young adult ministries at The Oaks Community Church. This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up leaders, and providing Christ-centered discipleship for students and young adults.
The Director will provide hands-on leadership while helping create a unified pathway of spiritual growth from adolescence into adulthood.
2. Reports To:
3. Term & Commitment:
Ministry Leadership
5. Qualifications
6. Skills & Attributes
7. Learning & Development Opportunities
8. Compensation & Benefits
This is a paid part-time ministry service position.
9. Application Process
Applicants should submit:
Send inquiries and application materials to:
Nick Preston, Executive Pastor
The Oaks Community Church
nick@theoaksweb.com
The Youth & Young Adults Director partners closely with the Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for youth and young adult ministries at The Oaks Community Church. This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up leaders, and providing Christ-centered discipleship for students and young adults.
The Director will provide hands-on leadership while helping create a unified pathway of spiritual growth from adolescence into adulthood.
2. Reports To:
- Executive Pastor (direct oversight)
- Collaborates with the Pastoral and Ministry Leadership Team
3. Term & Commitment:
- 12-month duration (renewable upon mutual agreement)
- Part-time: approximately 15 hours per week
Ministry Leadership
- Assist in planning, leading, and evaluating youth and young adult gatherings
- Teach or facilitate lessons and small groups (Sundays & Wednesdays)
- Support weekly services, discipleship groups, and special events
- Recruit, train, and encourage volunteer leaders
- Build healthy relationships with students and young adults
- Help design and implement retreats, outreach events, and mission-related activities
- I.E. Winter Camp & LIFE
- Provide communication, scheduling, and resource coordination
- Assist with fundraising and budget recommendations for youth and young adult ministry initiatives
- Participate in discipleship and leadership development
- Participate in local, regional, and national personal/ministry development events.
5. Qualifications
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with The Oaks’ statement of faith
- Commitment to the mission and values of The Oaks Community Church; open to male & female candidates
- Currently active and involved in a local church or ministry
- Experience or strong interest in youth or young adult ministry
- Passion for ministry in a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church
- Must pass a California background check
- Preferred: coursework or training in ministry or education
6. Skills & Attributes
- Strong relational and communication skills
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Team-oriented and teachable
- Passion and ability to equip others for ministry
- Creative, energetic, and spiritually mature
7. Learning & Development Opportunities
- Regular mentoring and coaching from members of the Pastoral Team
- Ministry leadership experience with teens and young adults in a vibrant, multicultural church
- Exposure to church leadership, administration, and discipleship systems
- Paid professional development and conference opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in local and global missions experiences
- Potential pathway toward ministry licensing and future staff roles
8. Compensation & Benefits
This is a paid part-time ministry service position.
- Base compensation
- Paid vacation hours, according to Governing Board policy
- Professional development support
- Ministry-related expense reimbursement, as applicable
- Flexible schedule; able to seek additional employment elsewhere
9. Application Process
Applicants should submit:
- A 1-page cover letter including personal testimony, background, and sense of calling
- Résumé (including paid and volunteer experience)
- Three references:
- One ministry
- One character
- One professional or academic
- Including one pastor who knows you well
- Optional: a one-minute introductory video (similar in content to the cover letter)
Send inquiries and application materials to:
Nick Preston, Executive Pastor
The Oaks Community Church
nick@theoaksweb.com
Family Ministries Director (Part-Time)
1. Position Overview
The Family Ministries Director partners closely with the Lead and Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for children’s, youth, and young adult ministries at The Oaks Community Church. This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up volunteer leaders, and ensuring consistent, Christ-centered ministry for children, students, young adults, and families. The Director will provide hands-on leadership across all family age groups, strengthening systems, supporting volunteers, and helping create a unified pathway of spiritual growth from childhood through young adulthood.
2. Reports To:
3. Term & Commitment:
4. Primary Responsibilities:
6. Skills & Attributes:
7. Learning & Development Opportunities:
This is a part-time position of about 30 hours per week.
9. Application Process:
Applicants should submit:
Send inquiries and application materials to:
Nick Preston, Executive Pastor
The Oaks Community Church
nick@theoaksweb.com
The Family Ministries Director partners closely with the Lead and Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for children’s, youth, and young adult ministries at The Oaks Community Church. This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up volunteer leaders, and ensuring consistent, Christ-centered ministry for children, students, young adults, and families. The Director will provide hands-on leadership across all family age groups, strengthening systems, supporting volunteers, and helping create a unified pathway of spiritual growth from childhood through young adulthood.
2. Reports To:
- Executive Pastor (direct oversight).
- Collaborates with the Pastoral and Ministry Leadership Team.
3. Term & Commitment:
- 12-month duration, (with renewal upon mutual agreement)
- Part-time (approximately 30 hours/week).
- Includes both ministry and training components.
4. Primary Responsibilities:
- Ministry Leadership
- Assist in planning, leading, and evaluating children’s, youth, and young adult gatherings.
- Teach or facilitate lessons and small groups multiple times a week
- Team Development
- Recruit, train, and equip volunteers for family ministry teams.
- Foster a healthy ministry culture rooted in The Oaks’ mission and values.
- Program Support
- Help design and implement seasonal events (VBS, retreats, family nights, LIFE, Winter Camps etc.).
- Provide communication, scheduling, and resource coordination.
- Initiate and lead fundraising efforts for special ministry events and trips.
- Make recommendations for utilizing the family ministry budget.
- Personal Spiritual Growth
- Participate in discipleship and leadership development through The Oaks’ discipleship pathway.
- Participate in local, regional, and national personal/ministry development events.
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with The Oaks’ statement of faith.
- Commitment to the mission and values of The Oaks Community Church.
- Currently active and involved in a local church or ministry.
- Experience or strong interest in family, children’s, youth, young adult ministry.
- Passion for and understanding of ministry in a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church.
- Must pass a California background check.
- Preferred: BA or working toward a degree in Christian Education, Ministry, or related field.
6. Skills & Attributes:
- Strong relational and communication skills.
- Organized and dependable; capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Team-oriented and teachable.
- Passion and skill set for equipping others for ministry.
- Creative, energetic, and spiritually mature.
7. Learning & Development Opportunities:
- Ministry leadership experience in multiple age contexts, in a vibrant and multi-cultural church.
- Exposure to church leadership, administration, and discipleship systems.
- Paid professional development and conference opportunities.
- Opportunities to participate in local and global missions experiences.
- Potential pathway toward ministry licensing and future staff roles.
This is a part-time position of about 30 hours per week.
- Base salary.
- Paid vacation, according to the policy adopted by the Governing Board.
- Paid travel expenses for one round-trip visit to home of record every six months (out of town applicants).
- An additional stipend that can be applied toward housing and living expenses, academic education, or medical coverage, reflecting our commitment to help applicants thrive spiritually, vocationally, and practically during this season of ministry.
9. Application Process:
Applicants should submit:
- A 1-page cover letter including personal testimony, background, and sense of calling
- Résumé (including paid and volunteer experience)
- Three references:
- One ministry
- One character
- One professional or academic
- Including one pastor who knows you well
- Optional: a one-minute introductory video (similar in content to the cover letter)
Send inquiries and application materials to:
Nick Preston, Executive Pastor
The Oaks Community Church
nick@theoaksweb.com
Kids Ministries Director (Part-Time)
1. Position Overview:
The Children’s Ministry Director partners closely with the Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for children’s ministry at The Oaks Community Church. This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up volunteer leaders, and ensuring consistent, Christ-centered ministry for children and families. The Director will provide hands-on leadership in children’s programs while helping establish a strong spiritual foundation for lifelong discipleship.
2. Reports To
3. Term & Commitment:
4. Primary Responsibilities:
Ministry Leadership
5. Qualifications
6. Skills & Attributes
7. Learning & Development Opportunities
8. Compensation & Benefits
This is a paid part-time position (about 15 hours per week).
9. Application Process
Applicants should submit:
Send inquiries and application materials to:
Nick Preston, Executive Pastor
The Oaks Community Church
nick@theoaksweb.com
The Children’s Ministry Director partners closely with the Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for children’s ministry at The Oaks Community Church. This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up volunteer leaders, and ensuring consistent, Christ-centered ministry for children and families. The Director will provide hands-on leadership in children’s programs while helping establish a strong spiritual foundation for lifelong discipleship.
2. Reports To
- Executive Pastor (direct oversight)
- Collaborates with the pastoral and ministry leadership team
3. Term & Commitment:
- 12-month duration (renewable upon mutual agreement)
- Part-time: approximately 15 hours per week
4. Primary Responsibilities:
Ministry Leadership
- Assist in planning, leading, and evaluating children’s ministry gatherings
- Teach or facilitate lessons and small groups
- Support Sunday services and special children’s programs
- Recruit, train, and encourage volunteer leaders
- Foster a healthy ministry culture rooted in The Oaks’ mission and values
- Help design and implement seasonal events (VBS, family nights, special programs)
- Provide communication, scheduling, and resource coordination
- Assist with fundraising and budget recommendations for children’s ministry initiatives
- Participate in discipleship and leadership development
- Participate in local, regional, and national personal/ministry development events.
5. Qualifications
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with The Oaks’ statement of faith
- Commitment to the mission and values of The Oaks Community Church; open to male & female candidates
- Currently active and involved in a local church
- Experience or strong interest in children’s and family ministry
- Passion for and understanding of ministry in a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church
- Must pass a California background check
- Preferred: BA or working toward a degree in Christian Education, Ministry, or related field
6. Skills & Attributes
- Strong relational and communication skills
- Organized and dependable; capable of managing multiple priorities
- Team-oriented and teachable
- Passion and ability to equip others for ministry
- Creative, energetic, and spiritually mature
7. Learning & Development Opportunities
- Regular mentoring and coaching from members of the Pastoral Team
- Ministry leadership experience in a vibrant, multicultural church
- Exposure to church leadership, administration, and discipleship systems
- Paid professional development and conference opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in local and global missions experiences
- Potential pathway toward ministry licensing and future staff roles
8. Compensation & Benefits
This is a paid part-time position (about 15 hours per week).
- Base compensation
- Paid vacation hours, according to Governing Board policy
- Ministry-related expense reimbursement, as applicable
- Professional development support
- Flexible schedule to allow for employment in a separate field
9. Application Process
Applicants should submit:
- A 1-page cover letter including a personal testimony, background, and sense of calling
- Résumé (including paid and volunteer experience and educational background)
- Three references:
- One ministry
- One character
- One professional or academic
- Including one pastor who knows you well
- Optional: a one-minute introductory video (similar in content to the cover letter)
Send inquiries and application materials to:
Nick Preston, Executive Pastor
The Oaks Community Church
nick@theoaksweb.com