Non-Denominational Church Jobs

Senior Pastor

Grace Community Church

Dodge City, KS

After 28 years of faithful service to Grace Community Church of Dodge City, KS our Pastor has retired, and we are in search of a new Senior Pastor for the first time since our church inception. Grace Community Church is an independent, non-denominational church in the Baptist tradition of faith and practice. Grace Community is an Elder lead, Bible believing congregation with the mission of exalting Christ, proclaiming His word, building His church, all by the power of His Spirit. We are seeking a Godly man who is responsible to the church for proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for using his skills in administrative leadership, for engaging in pastoral care ministries to meet the needs of persons in the church and in the community, and to act as the chief administrator of the ministerial and vocational staff. Interested candidates should submit the following to graceccdodgehiring@gmail.com: - A current resume with references. - A brief personal statement of faith - 1-3 Videos examples of previous speaking engagements (links or files) *Salary is commensurate with experience and education

Discipleship Pastor

FMC Midlothian

Midlothian, TX

Job Description FMC Midlothian is best described as a nondenominational church with strong Wesleyan roots. We are a growing church in an "up and coming" community about 35 minutes away from Dallas and Fort Worth. We worship over 400 on Sunday mornings. We are passionate about serving others, foreign and domestic. This includes outreach and missional opportunities in our community (Food4Kids, care ministries, weekly worship for assisted living residents, community-wide events), in other states (wildfire cleanup) and via Zoe Empowers in Africa. For more information, please visit www.fmcmidlothian.org or call at our office at 972-775-3993 Position Overview The Discipleship Pastor at FMC Midlothian is a fulltime, salaried position responsible for facilitating a discipleship culture by providing strategic and pastoral leadership to the adult ministries of the church. This person should have a heart for helping people take the next step to grow in their faith, connecting people in Christian community, and equipping the church to live out God’s mission in the world. The Discipleship Pastor designs, oversees, and administers spiritual development opportunities by recruiting, training, and empowering leaders to invest in the lives of others. A successful candidate will work closely with the Mission/Outreach Committee to create opportunities for service projects, outreach events, and evangelism. Primary Responsibilities Strategic Pastoral Leadership - Provide strategic leadership and vision for discipleship ministries - Plan, execute, and evaluate all discipleship ministries - Recruit, train, support, and develop volunteers and leaders for discipleship ministries - Create welcoming environments where people can build Christ-centered relationships - Lead a discipleship group. - Create a clear pathway to help people take next steps in their walk with Christ - Work with the Mission/Outreach Committee to create opportunities for service projects, outreach events, and evangelism - Collaborate with pastoral staff to provide a cohesive discipleship plan for the church - Develop the ministry’s annual budget in cooperation with the pastoral staff Relational Ministry - Build Christ-centered relationships that invest in the spiritual lives of the people in the church - Cultivate spiritual community among the congregation, fostering a place where people belong - Pursue the unchurched or spiritually hungry by creating a culture of invitation, connection, and follow up Additional responsibilities - Attend weekly church staff meetings and retreats and work collaboratively with the staff, volunteers, and members - Be available for preaching, teaching, outreach and pastoral care as the need arises - Assists the Senior Pastor as needed in preparing for and leading Worship - Teaches and preaches on a periodic basis as needed. - Perform other duties and tasks as requested or assigned by the Executive Pastor Minimum Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Seminary degree, enrollment, or vocational ministry calling is preferred - Experience & Skills: Previous experience in full-time ministry with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience leading ministry preferred. - Relationally gifted and able to disciple, mentor, and train staff/volunteers - Strong communication skills - Administrative and strategic leadership ability - Salary depends on education & ministry leadership experience.

Director of Gatherings

Neartown Church

Houston, TX

$75,000

Director of Gatherings Neartown Church | Houston, Texas Full-Time | Starting around $75,000, depending on experience The Opportunity Neartown Church is looking for a Director of Gatherings to lead worship and oversee our Sunday gathering environment. This could be an ideal next step for an experienced worship leader who is ready to grow beyond leading music into broader ministry leadership. You'll lead worship, lead and develop volunteers, and help ensure our Sunday gatherings are prepared and executed with excellence. We're not looking for someone who has already done everything. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in worship ministry, demonstrated leadership ability, and an eagerness to learn and grow. Neartown is an environment where you'll have the opportunity to receive coaching, develop as a leader, and grow in responsibility. You won't be expected to build a ministry or its systems from scratch. You'll step into an established direction and structure and help lead it well. What You'll Do - Lead Worship — Lead vocally and instrumentally, select songs, build worship sets, and cultivate a contemporary, participatory worship culture. - Lead Sunday Gatherings — Partner with the Lead Pastor to plan and execute engaging, Scripture-centered services. - Lead the Team — Oversee and care for worship and production teams, including music, audio, video, livestream, and slides. - Develop People — Train, empower, and develop volunteers and team leaders. - Execute Well — Learn and lead within the systems already in place, ensuring Sundays are prepared, communicated, and consistently well-executed. - Join the Life of Neartown — Collaborate with our staff and actively participate in the relationships and discipleship culture of the church. Who We're Looking For We're looking for a spiritually mature follower of Jesus who: - Has experience leading contemporary worship - Leads vocally and plays guitar or piano - Loves people as much as music - Can lead and develop volunteers - Is organized, dependable, and proactive - Can learn an established system and execute it consistently - Is humble, teachable, and eager to receive feedback - Wants to continue developing as a ministry leader - Aligns with Neartown's theology, mission, and culture You do not need to be an expert in every area of Sunday production. We have people serving in those areas. You need enough understanding to lead the team, take ownership of the overall gathering, and make sure the pieces come together. About Neartown Church Neartown Church is an urban church in the heart of Houston with a mission of inviting busy people to experience the peace of life with Jesus Christ. Our approach to discipleship is: Belong - Surrender - Train - Multiply Our Sunday gatherings are contemporary, relational, and centered on Scripture. We want worship that is theologically grounded, musically current, and invites the congregation to participate rather than simply observe. We're looking for someone who wants to invest in a local church, develop as a leader, and help us build the next season of Neartown.

Connections Director

Starpoint Church

Clifton Park, NY

About Starpoint: Starpoint Church is a growing church that averages 2,000 in person each weekend. We are located in the Capital Region of upstate New York, just 2.5 hours from New York City and 2.5 hours from Montreal, with the Adirondack Mountains right in our backyard. Albany, New York is consistently rated as one of the most post-Christian and least Bible-minded cities in America by Barna. The ideal candidate will understand how to minister effectively in a highly unchurched context and carry a heart to reach people far from God. As a church, we are passionate about helping people “Share & Show” the love of Jesus with every person in the Capital Region. Connections Director @ Starpoint We are looking for a Connections Director who will help us create a world-class first impression and ensure every person who walks through our doors finds a clear next step into community, serving, and spiritual growth. This role is all about assimilation, helping new people and those not yet engaged move into meaningful relationships and roles within the church. With your leadership, Sunday will truly feel like home for every guest who walks through our doors. You would be responsible for… - Championing a warm, welcoming, and inviting front door for Starpoint Church - Leading and executing all guest assimilation processes - Driving connection pathways into Growth Groups, serving teams, and relationships - Recruiting and onboarding new volunteers across all ministries - Overseeing guest follow-up systems - Creating “Surprise & Delight” moments during weekend services - Investing in and developing Connections Team leaders and captains - Ensuring strong communication, follow-up, and accountability through systems like Planning Center The Ideal Candidate would possess… - A strong heart for evangelism and helping people take next steps - Exceptional people skills and relational instincts - Strong organizational and administrative abilities - Attention to detail with the ability to manage systems and workflows - A positive, encouraging, and flexible attitude - Ability to lead and develop teams effectively - A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset The Non-Negotiables… - A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus - A passion to reach and disciple people with the gospel - Active participation in the life of the church (services, groups, serving) - High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness - Strong alignment with the vision, values, and leadership of Starpoint Church Compensation - Competitive Salary - Health Stipend - Employer-sponsored retirement contribution If you feel called to help people find home, find purpose, and find Jesus in one of the most unchurched regions in the country—we would love to talk with you.

Youth Pastor

Anchor Point Church

Lake Stevens, WA

$25,000 - $55,000

Anchor Point Church is a growing, faith-based community, located in Lake Stevens, WA, dedicated to serving God and His people. We are currently seeking a Youth Pastor to join our church community. We are a church plant based in Lake Stevens. Currently, we meet at the local middle school but we have plans to develop our property a few blocks away. This is a great opportunity to build a youth program at the ground level. The Youth Pastor should help the church fulfill its calling to minister to youth. Youth Pastors should do this by being strong leaders in the youth ministry and by training youth volunteers to serve in the church. The youth pastor should also be involved in the community of Lake Stevens, looking for ways to serve our city and reach youth that are far from God. This is a part-time OR full time position. It really depends on the candidate. It may seem strange to include both, but we've had college seniors reach out, along with those that want to stay bi-vocational, as well as those wanting to be in full time vocational ministry. The right candidate will determin the nature of the position. Salary range: $25-$55K/yr Youth Pastor Requirements: - Evident relationship with Jesus Christ. - Previous youth ministry experience is an advantage. - Proficient understanding of challenges and needs of young people. - Be active in the local school districts as well as youth related community events to build connections with new students and families. - Excellent computer skills, and proficiency with social media. - Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. - Excellent organizational skills. - Affinity for young people. - Ability to lead by example. - Available to work extended hours, evenings, over weekends and public holidays, and on short notice. - “Fluid” mindset that isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and help the team. The following are some of the duties and responsibilities a Youth Pastor should be able to execute: - Attending and participating in staff meetings. - Be engaging, relevant and fun. - Growing, developing and coordinating the church's youth ministry. - Designing, overseeing, and examining curriculum for all programs, events, and classes. - Interacting with students during Sunday services. - Developing positive relationships with students and their parents. - Sharing program plans through social media. - Displaying a Christ-like approach and lifestyle, and praying regularly for young people in the church and community. - Incorporating and encouraging youth to serve in various church ministries. - Growing students who are interested in the knowledge of God and His Word. - Recruit and train volunteers to help you accomplish your goals in youth ministry.

Associate Pastor of Family Ministries

Troy Christian Chapel

Troy, MI

$50,000 - $65,000

Associate Pastor of Family Ministries Troy Christian Chapel • Troy, Michigan Position Summary The Associate Pastor of Family Ministries provides Christ-centered pastoral leadership, primarily focused on the discipleship of children, youth, young adults, and their families. This role strengthens the long-term spiritual health of Troy Christian Chapel by equipping parents as primary disciple-makers, building healthy volunteer teams, and ensuring all family ministries are biblically faithful, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with TCC's mission and values. The Associate Pastor role includes pastoral responsibilities beyond family ministries. This includes occasional preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and involvement in the church's leadership structures. Primary Responsibilities Family Ministries Leadership (Pre-K through Young Adults) - Provide vision, direction, and pastoral leadership for Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry. - Ensure all programming is Christ-centered, biblically faithful, interdenominational in tone, and developmentally appropriate. - Oversee curriculum selection and implementation under the direction of the Senior Pastor. - Recruit, train, encourage, and support volunteers. - Maintain and enforce safety protocols and child-protection policies. - Communicate regularly with parents and support them as primary disciple-makers. - Plan and oversee family-ministry events, retreats, and outreach opportunities. - Teach and communicate the gospel clearly and effectively to children and youth. - Educate young people with the Word of God for salvation, discipleship, and growth in Holiness. - Train leaders and teachers to effectively educate young people with the Word of God for salvation, discipleship, and growth in Holiness. Pastoral Ministry - Preach as assigned and provide pulpit supply during the Senior Pastor’s absence. - Teach adult Sunday School or midweek classes as assigned. - Provide pastoral care as assigned, including hospital and homebound visitation, crisis care, and non-clinical pastoral counseling. - Assist in worship services, including Scripture reading, prayer, communion, baptisms, dedications, weddings, and funerals. - Support churchwide discipleship initiatives and congregational gatherings. Ministry Coordination & Leadership Development - Supervise assigned lay-led ministries, including but not limited to family ministries. - Support volunteer leaders with clarity, encouragement, and accountability. - Help coordinate churchwide events. - Strengthen alignment with TCC’s mission and values. - Work collaboratively with ministry leaders to ensure communication and unity. Governance & Staff Collaboration - Serve on the Pastors’ Board. - Serve on the Joint Pastors & Trustees Committee. - Align family ministries with the churchwide vision. - Maintain healthy communication and partnership with the Senior Pastor and staff. Facilities, Safety, and Compliance - Coordinate with Trustees/Facilities Coordinator regarding ministry-related facility needs. - Participate in Spring and Fall Workdays in a pastoral/supportive capacity. - Ensure that Family Ministries environments meet safety and compliance standards. Other Duties - Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor in accordance with the Bylaws and the needs of the congregation. Reporting Structure - Reports to: Senior Pastor - Serves on: Pastors’ Board - Works closely with: Deacon Board, Trustees Board, ministry leaders, and volunteer teams. - Supervises: Family-ministry volunteers and teams Qualifications Because TCC values long-term pastoral partnership, we are committed to walking with, training, and supporting the Associate Pastor as he grows in ministry. We will stand by him, disciple and invest in him, and help him flourish as he remains faithful to Christ, His church, and the commitments outlined below. - The candidate must be a passionate follower of Christ. His relationship with the Savior must be apparent and unmistakable in his life, leaving no question as to the genuineness and effectiveness of his faith. If married, his spouse must likewise demonstrate a relationship with Christ that defines her identity and directs her life. - The candidate and his wife must be actively seeking continual transformation in Christ, cultivating a life shaped by prayer, Scripture, worship, accountability, discipleship, service, and obedience. - The candidate and his wife must be committed to God’s calling in their lives. - The candidate and his wife must feel called to ministry to young people and their families. - The candidate and his wife must embrace accountability and seek to be mentored and discipled. They must willingly receive correction for the sake of Godliness and the building of the Kingdom. - The candidate must be wholly committed to Christ and His Kingdom, demonstrating the heart of Christ by desiring the salvation of the lost and earnestly sharing the gospel both within and beyond formal ministry. - The candidate must reject all worldly allegiances that rival loyalty to Christ and must model a life governed by Scripture rather than by cultural, ideological, or political identities - The candidate must maintain a holy and Christlike public witness, including in his social-media presence. - The candidate must demonstrate maturity and relational wisdom. - The candidate must demonstrate a servant’s heart, desiring to serve the body wherever there is a need and opportunity. - The Candidate must show humility, a cooperative spirit, and a willingness to submit to the leadership of the Church. - The candidate must show a shepherd’s heart toward children, youth, parents, and volunteers, and the ability to harmonize with TCC’s overall ministry culture and direction. - The candidate must meet the qualifications for ministers as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9: above reproach, faithful in marriage, self-controlled, sober-minded, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, gentle rather than violent, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, managing his household well, and having a good reputation with outsiders. Scripture also requires that a minister not be arrogant or quick-tempered but instead be disciplined, upright, holy, and firmly committed to the trustworthy Word, so that he may encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. - The candidate must demonstrate a genuine desire to grow in life and ministry under the authority of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, and in accountability to the Senior Pastor and the Trustees. Theological Qualifications - The candidate must affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith of Troy Christian Chapel. [(https://troychapel.org/our-faith/](https://troychapel.org/our-faith/) - Troy Christian Chapel is an interdenominational fellowship centered on Jesus Christ and governed by the authority of Scripture, committed to unity among believers from diverse Christian traditions while avoiding sectarian or denominational partisanship. The candidate must affirm and uphold this identity in doctrine, practice, and ministry. - The candidate must embrace contextual hermeneutical practices, recognizing that Scripture must be interpreted in its own literary, historical, and canonical context and not subjected to the eisegesis that comes from reading it through a denominational systematic, cultural pressure, or emotional appeal. Professional Qualifications - The candidate should ideally have experience in children’s, youth, or family ministry (paid or volunteer), leading or training volunteers, teaching in church settings, pastoral care and visitation, and coordinating ministry programs or events. Experience across multiple age groups is preferred. - A bachelor’s degree in biblical education or Christian ministry is required. - The candidate must be an ordained Christian minister or willing to undergo the process of ordination in accordance with TCC bylaws. - The candidate should demonstrate, or be willing to grow in, organizational skills, clear communication, volunteer recruitment and support, and the ability to plan, coordinate, and sustain regular programming and events. If interested, please reply via churchstaffing, complete the questions at this link. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qR7p56khFWC8mBPh9auFRZeDQJBpbUlzF_yQYDmnOPk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qR7p56khFWC8mBPh9auFRZeDQJBpbUlzF_yQYDmnOPk/edit?usp=sharing) Send completed questions to briantorres@troychapel.org

Children's Minister

Jefferson Street Christian Church

Lincoln, IL

$43,000 - $47,000

Children’s Minister Job Description Reports To: Senior Minister of Jefferson Street Christian Church Positions Supervised: Student Minister POSITION SUMMARY: The Children’s Minister is commissioned to glorify God by helping Jefferson Street Christian Church disciple the next generation. The Children’s Minister will oversee the design of Biblical teaching of children from birth through High School, working closely with the Student Minister to provide continuity and consistency as children transition to the Student Ministry program. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: To provide Biblical leadership in helping the church coordinate a focused teaching plan for the children and youth of the congregation. The Children’s Minister will give oversight to the volunteer teachers of the ministry. Convey the Mission, Vision and Values of Jefferson Street Christian Church. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design and oversee classes for all programming for children and youth. - Recruit and train teachers and other volunteers for the ministry. - Provide oversight and shepherding to volunteers in the ministry. - Coordinate and lead VBS and other special children’s programs throughout the year. - Create and oversee the annual budget for the children’s and youth ministries. - Maintain records on all families involved in this area of the church life. - Maintain an up-to-date list of positions and names and contact information of volunteers. - Make pastoral calls on families with needs (e.g., new babies, children in the hospital). - Model for and encourage volunteers in the children’s ministry program to build personal relationships with the children and their families. - Oversee any interns in the Children’s Ministry. - Participate in staff meetings and retreats. - Encourage and facilitate intentional family connections. - Respond to other duties as deemed suitable and necessary by the Senior Minister of Jefferson Street Christian Church. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Education: This position prefers a Ministry Degree. A qualified candidate without a degree but with the exceptional, proven life and professional experience will also be given consideration. Ordination is desired. Skills & Abilities: Ability to work with and understand the developmental stages of children and youth. Exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to lead a team of volunteers and to communicate effectively with parents or guardians. Proven ability to identify, recruit and train volunteers. This person will be an immersed believer in Jesus Christ and be a member in good standing with the Christian churches/Churches of Christ non-denominational. This person will be expected to become a member of Jefferson Street Christian Church. Work Environment: The church will provide an office, computer and general supplies to fulfill job responsibilities. The Children’s Minister will be expected to post at least 15 hours of regular office time each week with flexibility for evening meetings, classes, etc. This position is a minimum of 40 hours per week with Sunday considered a work day.

Youth Pastor

Crosspointe Church

Ada, OK

The vision of Crosspointe Youth Ministries is to see students fall in love with Jesus, trust the Word of God, and thrive as His Church. Through meaningful relationships, discipleship, and encouragement, we help young people discover their God-given purpose, develop their gifts, and influence their generation for the glory of God. The Youth Pastor is a salaried position reporting directly to the Director of Student Ministries. The job will typically average 40-50 hours per week and is paid on a biweekly schedule according to the Crosspointe payroll schedule. All leave will need to be preapproved by the Director of Student Ministries and immediately put on the Crosspointe Main Calendar. As with any position at Crosspointe Church, the Youth Pastor must exemplify and uphold the “Team Member Top Ten” of the church and encourage teammates to do the same. As ambassadors for Crosspointe Church, the Youth Pastor must align decisions, behavior, and speech with the vision, mission, and values of Crosspointe Church and support the Pastor, Crosspointe staff, and servant leaders. This Position Description is intended to serve as a working guide for the Youth Pastor position and will be in effect for an initial six (6) month trial period. During this time, the responsibilities, expectations, and workflows of the position will be evaluated to gain a more complete and accurate understanding of the role's ongoing needs. At the conclusion of the six-month period, this Position Description may be amended, clarified, or expanded based on those findings. Any revisions will be intended to better define and strengthen the position and will not constitute a complete or substantial change to the core purpose, responsibilities, or expectations of the Youth Pastor role. Key Tasks: - Develop, implement, and continually improve a comprehensive ministry strategy for junior high, high school, and college students. - Create and lead initiatives that disciple, care for, and engage young people in every stage of spiritual growth. - Build meaningful relationships with students and their families through consistent presence, pastoral care, communication, and follow-up. - Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all youth and college services, events, activities, camps, conferences, retreats, and special gatherings. - Lead, oversee, and attend Wednesday youth services, remaining available before and after services to connect with students, families, and leaders. - Oversee the College Group, providing leadership, pastoral connection, and ministry direction. - Recruit, train, equip, schedule, and care for youth and college ministry volunteers and leaders. - Ensure all youth and college environments are safe, welcoming, spiritually formative, and aligned with the church’s mission, values, and policies. - Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and biblical guidance to students and families as needed. - Communicate clearly and regularly with students, parents, volunteers, church staff, and leadership regarding ministry plans, events, and needs. - Oversee the youth ministry budget, including planning, tracking, reviewing, and processing all budget-related activities accurately and on time. - Attend Sunday services and remain available to connect with students, families, volunteers, and guests. - Participate in all required staff meetings, ministry meetings, trainings, and church-wide events. - Collaborate with church leadership and ministry teams to integrate students into the broader life of the church. - Evaluate ministry effectiveness regularly and make strategic adjustments to strengthen student engagement, discipleship, leadership development, and outreach. - Model Christlike character, spiritual maturity and servant leadership, - Maintain an agreed upon schedule with the understanding of the ebb and flow of ministry demands. Knowing some weeks you may work your scheduled times and other weeks may require more hours. Sunday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm & 4:30 - 9:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The hours designated for this position are structured to accommodate the unique needs and responsibilities associated with the role. To maintain clarity and avoid conflicts of interest, hours worked in this position must not overlap with time recorded at any other place of employment including self employment. Additionally, any planned absences must be communicated and entered on the shared calendar at least two weeks in advance to allow for proper planning and coverage. - Must be routinely available for Crosspointe Church-wide events including prep, set-up, teardown and clean up for Easter, Christmas, Mom Week, Father’s Day, Baptisms, Child Dedications, Meet & Greet, etc. - Uphold a strong standard of confidentiality when interacting with members, guests, and staff. All church-related communications and situations must be handled with discretion and integrity. - Other duties as assigned.

Kids Ministry Director

Orchard.Church

Brighton, CO

$40,000 - $55,000

POSITION: Kids Ministry Director DEPARTMENT: Next Gen REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Ministries CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Salary The Kids Ministry Director is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and oversight for Orchard Kids, creating environments where children are known, loved, and encouraged to take their next step as they find and follow Jesus This role leads the overall Kids Ministry strategy, develops and equips staff and volunteers, oversees the weekend experience, partners with parents, and ensures that Orchard Kids is a safe, welcoming, fun, and spiritually engaging environment for every child. The Kids Ministry Director should be a strong spiritual leader, an excellent team builder, and someone who can build systems that help a growing ministry remain healthy, organized, and relational. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Submits life to God and strives to live out His Word. - Agrees with Orchard’s belief statement. - Embodies Orchard’s values and mission of “People Helping People Find and Follow Jesus." - Agrees with and exemplifies Orchard’s team values (O.R.C.H.A.R.D. - Organized, Reliable, Chemistry, Health, Accountable, Reproducible, Driven). - Be a team player that supports Orchard’s vision with one’s time, talents, and treasures (i.e., tithe). - Applies and adheres to Orchard’s policies and procedures. - Maintains a professional attitude and demeanor that strives for excellence, collaboration, growth, and innovation. LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: - Demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. - Alignment with the theology, mission, and values of Orchard Church. - Experience leading children's ministry and/or teams of volunteers. - Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain volunteers. - Strong organizational and communication skills. - Ability to lead both strategically and relationally. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing church environment. - Experience working with children and families in a church or ministry setting. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in ministry, leadership, education, or a related field. - 3–5+ years of children's ministry leadership experience. - Experience leading a Kids Ministry in a growing or multisite church. - Experience leading paid staff as well as large volunteer teams. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Vision & Spiritual Leadership - Champion the vision and values of Orchard Church within Kids Ministry. - Develop and execute a clear vision and strategy for reaching and discipling children. - Create ministry environments that help children know Jesus, grow in their faith, build relationships, and take next steps. - Ensure the ministry is aligned with Orchard Church's overall mission, vision, theology, and discipleship strategy. - Stay current on children's ministry trends, resources, and best practices while maintaining Orchard's unique culture and approach. - Pray consistently for the children, families, volunteers, and leaders within the ministry. Weekend Kids Experience - Provide leadership and oversight for all Orchard Kids weekend environments. - Ensure every child's experience is safe, welcoming, engaging, age-appropriate, and spiritually meaningful. - Develop and maintain a consistent experience from check-in through pick-up. - Partner with appropriate teams to ensure facilities, classrooms, technology, curriculum, and environments are prepared and excellent. - Evaluate the weekend experience regularly and identify opportunities for improvement. - Ensure that first-time children and families receive an exceptional experience and are connected to the appropriate next step. Volunteer & Leadership Development - Build a healthy volunteer culture where people feel valued, equipped, and excited to serve. - Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and retain Kids Ministry volunteers. - Develop a strong leadership pipeline within Kids Ministry. - Identify potential leaders and create opportunities for them to grow in responsibility and influence. - Establish clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities for volunteers. - Provide ongoing training, encouragement, appreciation, and pastoral care for Kids Ministry leaders. - Work toward a healthy ratio of leaders to children and proactively address volunteer needs. Staff Leadership - Lead, develop, and pastor Kids Ministry staff and key leaders. - Establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability for team members. - Conduct regular one-on-ones and leadership development conversations. - Build a healthy, collaborative, high-performing team culture. - Delegate effectively while maintaining appropriate oversight. - Recruit and develop staff and volunteer leaders as ministry growth requires. Parent & Family Partnership - Develop strategies that help parents see themselves as the primary spiritual influence in their child's life. - Create meaningful opportunities for parents to engage with and participate in their child's spiritual development. - Communicate clearly and consistently with parents. - Respond appropriately and pastorally to parent questions, concerns, and needs. - Develop resources, events, and experiences that support families beyond the weekend. Safety & Ministry Standards - Ensure Kids Ministry consistently follows all Orchard Church policies and procedures related to child safety. - Maintain appropriate volunteer screening, background checks, check-in procedures, classroom ratios, and emergency protocols. - Ensure volunteers understand and follow child protection and safety expectations. - Respond appropriately to incidents, concerns, and emergencies. - Maintain an environment where children are physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe. Ministry Growth & Next Steps - Develop intentional pathways for children and families to take their next step at Orchard. - Partner with Next Steps and other ministry departments to create seamless connections for families. - Track and evaluate key Kids Ministry metrics, including attendance, volunteer engagement, first-time guests, family engagement, salvations, baptisms, and other meaningful indicators. - Use data and feedback to evaluate ministry health and make informed decisions. - Identify opportunities to reach more children and families in the community. - Help create a culture where Kids Ministry is not simply about providing childcare, but about making disciples of children and reaching families with the Gospel. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS - Model a growing relationship with Jesus. - Live with personal integrity and biblical character. - Fully embrace Orchard Church's mission, vision, values, and culture. - Lead with humility, excellence, and intentionality. - Be relational and approachable while maintaining appropriate leadership authority. - Build teams rather than simply doing ministry personally. - Take initiative and solve problems rather than waiting to be directed. - Communicate clearly and consistently. - Handle conflict in a healthy, biblical, and timely manner. - Create a culture of encouragement, ownership, accountability, and excellence. - Be willing to do what is necessary to serve children, families, volunteers, and the church. - Other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Student Director/Pastor

The Oaks Church

Liberty Hill, TX

$60,000 - $75,000

THE OPPORTUNITY The Oaks Church is seeking a relational, visionary, and spiritually mature leader to serve as our Student Director / Pastor. This person’s primary responsibility is to lead and grow The Oaks Student Ministry for students in grades 6–12, serving as the hands-on ministry leader, primary Bible communicator, and chief developer of leaders within Student Ministry. Although this role provides leadership and alignment across kindergarten through twelfth grade, this is not a Kids Ministry Director position. The Oaks has a Kids Director who owns and leads the day-to-day operations, programming, volunteers, and execution of Oaks Kids. The Student Director / Pastor provides leadership, coaching, strategic support, alignment, and accountability to the Kids Director while helping ensure that Kids Ministry and Student Ministry share a unified mission and discipleship philosophy. We are looking for more than someone who can lead weekly programs. We are seeking a proven leader of leaders—someone who has demonstrated the ability to identify, recruit, develop, empower, and multiply leaders. This person must be capable of building ministry teams, creating sustainable systems, and scaling ministry effectively as The Oaks continues to grow. ABOUT THE OAKS CHURCH The Oaks Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to see the gospel take root in people and flourish. We are a growing church committed to biblical faithfulness, meaningful community, discipleship, and mission. We desire to be a church where people are known, taught, challenged, equipped, and sent to live faithfully for Christ in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and beyond. The Oaks is building for the future. We believe healthy ministry is not built around personalities or programs, but around the faithful teaching of Scripture, strong relationships, intentional discipleship, and leaders who equip others to do the work of ministry. Our desire is to develop ministries that are spiritually deep, relationally strong, operationally healthy, and capable of growing as God continues to bring people into our community. ABOUT LIBERTY HILL & THE AUSTIN AREA The Oaks Church is located in Liberty Hill, Texas, a rapidly growing community on the northwest edge of the greater Austin area. Liberty Hill has experienced extraordinary growth in recent years as families continue moving into the communities surrounding Austin. That growth is reshaping the area through new neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and young families. For us, that growth represents far more than development. It represents a growing mission field. Every year, new families are moving into our community. New schools are opening, neighborhoods are expanding, and thousands of children and students are growing up in one of the most dynamic regions in Texas. The Oaks believes God has placed our church here for this moment. For a Student Pastor, Liberty Hill offers a unique opportunity to help build a ministry in a growing community—not simply inherit and maintain an existing program. We are looking for a leader who sees the opportunity to reach students, build relationships with families, develop leaders, and help establish a ministry capable of serving this community for years to come. Liberty Hill offers the relationships and character of a close-knit Texas community while providing convenient access to the culture, opportunities, and amenities of the greater Austin area. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and Grow The Oaks Student Ministry Provide primary leadership for students in grades 6–12, including weekly ministry environments, discipleship, teaching, events, retreats, outreach, and relational ministry. Develop a Student Ministry culture where students are known personally, taught Scripture faithfully, challenged toward spiritual maturity, and equipped to follow Jesus in every area of life. Serve as the primary Bible communicator within Student Ministry and develop other capable teachers and leaders. Build meaningful relationships with students by being present in their lives beyond scheduled church programming. Build and Multiply Ministry Leaders Identify, recruit, train, develop, empower, and shepherd adult leaders who can take meaningful ownership within Student Ministry. Build a leadership culture in which ministry is multiplied through equipped leaders rather than dependent upon one person. Create clear leadership roles, expectations, training systems, and pathways for increased responsibility. Develop leaders who are capable of discipling students, leading groups, teaching, organizing ministry environments, and helping carry the mission of Student Ministry forward. Partner with Parents Develop strong relationships with parents and equip them as the primary disciplers of their children. Communicate clearly and consistently with families while helping parents navigate the spiritual and developmental challenges facing middle school and high school students. Build trust with parents by creating ministry environments that are biblically faithful, relationally healthy, safe, organized, and intentional. Provide Strategic Next Generation Leadership Help create a unified discipleship philosophy and ministry strategy from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Work alongside church leadership to strengthen transitions between Kids Ministry, Student Ministry, and the broader life of the church. Bring strategic clarity to how The Oaks disciples children and students through each developmental stage. Ensure that both ministries remain aligned around the mission, theology, values, and ministry philosophy of The Oaks Church. Support and Lead the Oaks Kids Director Provide leadership, coaching, strategic direction, accountability, and support to the Oaks Kids Director while allowing the Kids Director to retain ownership of the day-to-day leadership and execution of Oaks Kids. Help the Kids Director develop leaders, strengthen ministry systems, solve problems, establish priorities, and prepare the ministry for continued growth. Build Effective and Safe Ministry Systems Develop scalable ministry structures, volunteer pipelines, communication systems, policies, and processes that support continued growth. Ensure that all Student Ministry environments operate according to The Oaks Church’s child-safety policies and ministry standards. Evaluate ministry effectiveness and make adjustments as needed to support continued health and growth. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must: - Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, spiritual maturity, and a clear calling to disciple the next generation. - Have a clear passion for and calling to ministry with middle school and high school students. - Fully support the mission, values, doctrinal beliefs, and ministry philosophy of The Oaks Church. - Have a proven track record of leading leaders, not merely coordinating volunteers or managing programs. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, recruit, develop, empower, and multiply leaders. - Have successfully built ministry teams in which trained leaders assume meaningful ownership and responsibility. - Demonstrate the ability to create scalable ministry structures, systems, and leadership pipelines. - Have experience leading a ministry through meaningful growth, change, or increased organizational complexity. - Demonstrate the ability to cast vision, create alignment, address problems, and move teams toward measurable goals. - Have meaningful ministry leadership experience that includes direct responsibility for students and adult leaders. - Be able to teach Scripture clearly, faithfully, and engagingly to students at different developmental stages. - Be an effective communicator with students, parents, volunteers, staff members, and church leaders. - Demonstrate strong relational instincts and a genuine desire to be present in students’ lives. - Possess the spiritual and relational maturity to command a room without dominating it. - Demonstrate sound judgment, personal integrity, emotional maturity, and appropriate relational boundaries. - Be willing and able to work the evenings, weekends, ministry gatherings, camps, retreats, and special events required by the position. - Satisfactorily complete all required background checks and child-safety training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to candidates who have: - A bachelor’s degree in Student Ministry, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, or a related field. - Four or more years of experience leading a Student, Family, or Next Generation ministry. - Previous experience serving as a Student Pastor, Student Ministry Director, Next Gen Director, or in a comparable leadership role. - Experience supervising ministry staff or providing leadership and coaching to another ministry director. - Experience scaling a growing Student Ministry. - Experience creating and implementing a discipleship strategy across multiple developmental stages. - Formal biblical or theological training. LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION The Student Director / Pastor reports to the Associate Pastor and works closely with the Lead Pastor, elders, Oaks Kids Director, Administrative Assistant, and other ministry leaders. The Kids Director will receive leadership, coaching, and strategic direction from the Student Director / Pastor while continuing to own and lead the day-to-day work of Oaks Kids. The Student Director / Pastor will be expected to embrace collaboration, communicate openly, receive direction and feedback with humility, and contribute positively to the overall culture and mission of The Oaks Church. This person should be able to lead decisively while remaining teachable, relational, and willing to work within the leadership structure of the church. THE LEADER WE ARE SEEKING The right person will be a Student Ministry leader at heart and a leader of leaders in practice. This person will be equally comfortable teaching Scripture, developing adult leaders, coaching a ministry director, communicating with parents, attending a student’s game, solving organizational problems, and building a long-term ministry strategy. This leader should bring warmth and energy without sacrificing maturity, authority, or theological depth. We are looking for someone: - Students will enjoy being around. - Parents will trust. - Leaders will want to follow. - Church leadership can confidently empower. This person should see ministry not merely as running programs, but as building people. They should have the leadership capacity to walk into a growing ministry, understand what is needed, develop a strategy, build a team, and create an environment in which both students and leaders can flourish. Above all, we are seeking someone who loves Jesus, loves the local church, loves students and families, and desires to give their life to helping the next generation follow Christ. HOW TO APPLY Please send: - A résumé - A link to a recent teaching sample - Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Email: hello@exploretheoaks.org

Worship Leader

Heart of Fire Church

Frankfort, IN

Negotiable

Heart of Fire Church, Frankfort IN 46041 Position: Worship Leader Report to Lead Pastor Part-Time to start Role Summary: Lead our congregation in Biblical, Spirit-Led Worship each Sunday Key Responsibilities: - Develop and Disciple the Worship Team spiritually and musically. - Plan rehearsals, coordinate with Pastoral and tech team for smooth services. - Model humility, maturity, and personal worship. Qualifications: - Skilled vocalist and musician (piano or guitar preferred) - Experience leading worship at a church setting(preferred but will train) - Ability to lead volunteers with grace and clarity. - Agree with Church doctrine and Mission. Application requirements: - Résumé with brief testimony. - Video example of leading worship if possible. - References(pastoral prefer preferred.) Contact - Pastor, Tony Prathaftakis - Phone number: 864-784-0176 (a call is OK) - Email: tonyprath58@email.com

Student Pastor

East Side Church

Independence, MO

Be a Champion of the Next Generation Lead a team of Leaders Create a Pro-family Culture Skills & Abilities - Able to provide visionary and strategic leadership to Next Gen Ministries - Effective communicator and vision-caster - Thinks strategically and creatively - Embody and cultivate East Side’s culture and DNA - Collaborative spirit in working with staff and team leaders - Able to lead and influence - Provide a friendly and exciting environment for students - Connect with students at events in the community - Implement a strategy for partnering with parents - Recruit, train, evaluate and encourage ministry leaders - Organize and lead weekly services - Offer additional activities for students to connect - Camp and retreats for students to connect and learn more - Be a team player

Middle School Director

Cypress Point Church

Thonotosassa, FL

The CP Middle School Director provides leadership, discipleship, and oversight for the middle school student programs by creating an engaging, spiritually healthy environment where students feel seen, known, and valued. This role focuses on leadership, relationship-building, volunteer development, and ministry ownership. Leadership - Lead weekly middle school gatherings with preparation, energy, and intentionality. - Arrive early to prepare the environment, technology, supplies, and volunteers. - Lead volunteer huddles and set a positive, welcoming, and focused tone for ministry culture and engagement. - Take ownership of the ministry environment and overall student experience. - Be spiritually prepared and relationally engaged. Discipleship - Create a culture where every student feels valued and connected through personal care. - Build intentional relationships with students through weekly interactions and follow-up. - Meet weekly with small groups of female students outside of youth services for discipleship and mentorship. - Support & track male leaders discipling small groups of male students. Parent & Volunteer Engagement - Connect consistently with parents and maintain healthy communication (ex: Parent Link, Sunday services, etc). - Recruit, equip, support and encourage volunteer leaders. - Foster a culture of appreciation and teamwork among volunteers. Administration & Communication - Prepare weekly teaching content and ministry plans. - Communicate regularly with volunteers and ministry leaders. - Track student, parent, and volunteer connections and submit program ministry reports. - Participate in Family Ministry meetings and support High School programs. Weekly Hour Breakdown - Sunday Morning Program, 8 am – 12 pm: 4 hours - Sunday Evening High School Service Support: 2.5 hours - Wednesday Evening Program: 2.5 hours - Message Preparation: 2 hours - Volunteer Communication: 0.5 hour - Small Group Discipleship Meetings: 1.5 hours - High School Support: 1 hour - Monthly Event (5/year combined middle and high school, 7/year middle school only: 1.75 hours - Family Ministry Meeting: 1 hour - Flex/Admin Time: 0.5 hour - CP Youth Social Media Management, 3 posts weekly: 1 hour - Family Ministry Event Support, 6 events/year: 2 hours Annual Events - FUGE Camp (5 days) - Middle school Lock In (24 hours) - Student Leadership Retreat (Living on Mission) (Friday - Sunday) - Total Weekly Hours: 20 hours Annual Time Away - 4 Sundays (am &/or pm) per year - Sunday after Christmas - Additional Sundays without middle school (am) and high school (pm) services: 1 Spring Break Sunday Memorial Day Weekend Sunday after FUGE camp July 4th Weekend Thanksgiving Weekend - No High School support on: Super Bowl Sunday Easter Mother’s Day Father’s Day Sunday after Camp Adventure

Youth Pastor - Next Gen Pastor/Director

Faith Covenant Church

St Petersburg, FL

The Associate Pastor – Next Gen is a broad position with a primary focus on student ministries (6th-12th Grades). The primary purpose of this role is to support, encourage, and implement Faith Covenant Church’s philosophy of ministry that focuses on discipling people of all ages. We desire to help people look more like Jesus every day in every way, and this position is an integral part of fulfilling this vision within this congregation and our community. This position is designed to help us grow in the six priorities of Christ: the centrality of God’s Word, intentional relationships, a Biblical group image, an atmosphere of love, a right concept of Christ, and prayerful dependence. This position plays an integral role in the overall leadership and health of the church. Faith Covenant is looking for a seasoned candidate with a passion for discipleship, with the goal of raising up and supporting volunteer leaders both in their personal walk with Christ and in ministry. As a growing church, counseling, mentoring, and shepherding to all members and guests are important responsibilities that will be expected of this role. As the student ministry continues to grow with the larger church body, the chief focus of this role should continue to be to reach out and impact youth throughout the church and the community. Qualifications: - You are a born-again believer in Christ, are passionate and knowledgeable on God’s word and believe the Bible is the absolute truth and guide to being saved and living more like Jesus Every Day and Every Way - You represent the characteristics of a Pastor set forth in 1 Timothy 3:17 and Titus 1:5-9 - Minimum 7 years experience as a pastor/director or leading youth ministry - Must be currently discipling others in your current ministry context - Must have solid verbal, written, conflict management and computer skills - Willingness to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of those to whom they shepherd - Valid Driver’s License, no criminal record, ability to pass a background check - Benefits include: Dental, health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, vision insurance