Oakland Baptist Church

Associate Pastor of Worship, Children & Youth

Full-Time · $43,500 - $87,000

Position Summary The Associate Pastor of Worship, Children & Youth will serve as a vital member of the ministry team, leading Christ-centered worship while also discipling and equipping the next generation through youth and children’s ministries. This role requires a shepherd’s heart with strong skills in music, leadership, and administration. Having a passion for helping young people grow in their faith and love for Jesus is essential to this position. Primary Responsibilities Worship Ministry - Provide vision, leadership, and direction for the worship ministry of the church. - Plan, organize, and lead weekly worship gatherings and other special events that are Spirit-led, biblically sound, and musically excellent. - Lead rehearsals, schedule team members, and prepare all elements for worship services. - Recruit, train, and shepherd musicians, vocalists, and audio/visual team members. - Incorporate a variety of musical styles to engage multiple generations. - Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to ensure worship services align with preaching themes and the overall mission of the church. - Mentor and develop emerging worship leaders and volunteers, especially within youth ministry. - Oversee worship ministry resources, budget, and equipment. Children & Youth Ministry - Provide oversight, leadership, and vision for ministry to students and children. - Collaborate with volunteer ministry leaders to establish Christ-centered programming that engages youth and children in Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and service. - Recruit, equip, and encourage volunteer leaders for youth and children’s ministries. - Build relationships with students, children, and their families, providing encouragement and spiritual guidance. - Plan and participate in special events and intentional outreach (retreats, camps, Hi-Power Soccer/VBS, family worship services, mission projects, etc.). - Partner with parents to support them as the primary disciple-makers in their homes. - Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for children and youth. - Advocate for children and youth resources. General Pastoral Responsibilities - Model Christlike character and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the church as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. - Assist in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties as needed. - Participate in staff meetings, prayer gatherings, and church-wide activities. Qualifications - A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing, Spirit-led walk with Him. - Demonstrated gifting and experience in leading worship vocally and instrumentally. - Passion and aptitude for discipling and mentoring the next generation. - Strong organizational, communication, and team-building skills. - Ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers. - Experience leading worship ministry and student/children ministry preferred. - Calling to a pastoral ministry, having obtained or in pursuit of a seminary degree. - Agreement with the church’s doctrinal statement, mission, and vision. - Ability to prepare service visuals for Worship - Soundboard experience is preferred Working Relationships - Reports directly to the Lead Pastor. - Collaborates with church staff, leadership, and ministry volunteers. - Shepherds worship team members, youth, children, and their families. Additional Information - Employment start date is targeted for July 2026 - Salary is commensurate with experience and includes the allowances for retirement and insurance