Associate Pastor of Worship, Children & Youth

Job Description

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