Ministry Jobs in Oregon

Youth and Young Adults Pastor

Montavilla Church

Portland, OR

$45,000 - $50,000

Youth/Young Adult Pastor Job Description Summary: This full-time position is an opportunity to serve the body of Christ by allowing one’s being with Jesus to overflow into leading and guiding the Middle School, High School, and Young Adults ministries at Montavilla Church. Reports To: Lead Pastor Hours: Full-time (Salary) Pay: $45-50K (depending on experience) plus benefits, vacation, and sick pay. Required Attendance: - Staff meeting - Every Monday at 2:00 pm - Ministry Leadership Team Meeting - 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm - Regular check-ins with the Lead Pastor - Regular check-ins with Youth Group staff and Young Adults staff - Wednesday night Youth Group at 7:00 pm - Pastoral oversight of Young Adults ministry - Occasional youth events General Qualifications: - Born-again Christian - Model biblical commitment and become a member of Montavilla Church. - Model a Christ-like character in speech, attitude, and biblical standards of morality and sexuality (1 Tim. 4:12; Luke 6:40; Col. 3:17; Titus 2:7–8; 1 Thess. 2:10, 5:22). - Demonstrate a priority and commitment to regularly be still before the Lord (Psalm 46:10) - seeking His presence, wisdom, and guidance. - Organized, self-motivated, and takes initiative. - Committed to Montavilla’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs. - Holds a pastoral philosophy of equipping and discipling. - Strong teacher with a love for God's word - Demonstrates a relational style of leadership – committed to a team approach. - Possesses a joyful spirit and good sense of humor. - Able to work without direct supervision. - Available to Lead Pastor, other staff, parents, and youth workers of the church. - Spanish fluency a plus but not required. Duties & Responsibilities: - Develop and sustain a comprehensive growth strategy that includes Middle School, High School, and Young Adults ministries that includes the English and Hispanic communities. - Work with Young Adults leaders and staff to develop a redefined and renewed vision for the Young Adults ministry while helping secure a healthy pathway from youth ministry into adult church life. - Nurture a unified youth strategy between the English and Hispanic communities. - Provide overall pastoral care for the youth and young adults by offering biblical guidance and support to help youth and young adults navigate personal, academic, work, and peer-related challenges. - Invest in and nurture youth staff and student leaders. - Attend worship services and various church events while encouraging the youth and young adults to do likewise (lead by example). - Continue one’s own personal growth and development through external input. - Build bridges between the church and the surrounding public school system and ministries. - Recruit, disciple, equip, and empower youth staff and parents. - Identify, recruit, equip, and mentor a dedicated leadership team passionate about disciplining and investing in the youth and young adult communities. - Foster a welcoming environment where youth and young adults can deepen their faith through biblical teaching, build authentic Christ-centered relationships, and engage in local and global service. - Lead and support Youth and Young Adults ministry staff - ensuring alignment with the church's mission, vision, and values. - Collaborate with other ministries at Montavilla to create a seamless transition for the elementary into youth, youth into young adults, and young adults into other groups/ministries at Montavilla. - Plan teaching topics and curriculum with Youth staff and Young Adults leaders along with the Lead Pastor. - Be intentional in the personal lives of the youth (either directly or through youth leaders) to support youth outside of church and youth group activities. - Manage Youth and Young Adults ministry budget. Education or Occupational Experience: - Youth Pastor experience preferred. - Internship with a youth ministry and/or serving on youth staff for 2+ years minimum. - Theological Degree preferred but not required. Note: Please review the Candidate Profile for a more comprehensive overview of this position.

Worship Pastor/Director

Sonrise Church

Hillsboro, OR

$70,000 - $85,000

Sonrise Church is looking for a full-time Worship Pastor/Director to lead our church in honest, Scripture-centered worship. This person will help create Sunday gatherings where people can encounter Jesus, participate freely, and take their next step in faith. This role is pastoral, relational, and team-focused. We are looking for someone who can lead worship well, care for volunteers, build healthy teams, and partner with church leadership to shape meaningful worship gatherings. Key Responsibilities The Worship Pastor/Director will: - Plan and lead worship for Sunday services and special gatherings - Choose songs that are biblical, singable, and aligned with Sonrise Church - Recruit, schedule, train, and care for worship and production volunteers - Develop worship leaders, musicians, vocalists, and tech team members - Lead healthy rehearsals and communicate clearly with the team - Work with pastors and staff to plan worship gatherings - Use technology to support worship and remove distractions Desired Qualifications We are looking for someone who is: - A mature follower of Jesus with a growing life of worship, prayer, and Scripture - A strong worship leader, vocalist, and musician - Relational, humble, and able to build trust with others - A team builder who develops and empowers volunteers - Comfortable working with worship, band, vocal, and production teams - Organized, dependable, and able to create healthy ministry systems - Aligned with the vision, values, and theology of Sonrise Church Preferred Experience - 5+ years of experience in a similar worship ministry role - Experience leading bands, vocalists, and production volunteers - Familiarity with Planning Center, ProPresenter, and basic live production systems - Ability to work well with pastors, staff, and volunteers - Ministry or music training is helpful but not required Position Type: Full-time - Reports To: Executive Pastor of Arts - Location: Sonrise Church, Hillsboro, Oregon - Schedule: Sundays, rehearsals, staff meetings, and special events - Compensation: Base salary range $70k-$85k, based on qualifications and experience *as a full time position, this is also eligible for a benefits package Our hope is that this leader will help Sonrise become a church where worship is honest, Scripture is central, participation is eager, hospitality is radical, and people are continually invited to take their next step with Jesus.

Youth Director Associate

Northwest Hills Community Church

Corvallis, OR

Mix Director Northwest Hills Community Church is looking for a youth associate to lead our 4th and 5th grade ministry we call the Mix! This position works in close partnership with the Children’s Ministry Director to lead our vision of loving Jesus, living like Jesus and making him known to the next generation! Our church is located in Corvallis OR, an awesome college town that loves the outdoors, the OSU Beavers, microbrews, hiking and bicycling! We are regularly ranked amongst the top college towns to live in, the top bike friendly communities, the most educated per capita and last but not least, the most unchurched! Come join our team as we strive to reach our vision. Our church is committed to a ministry philosophy that is SIMPLE – our process of ministry consists of 5 steps - Committing to Sundays, - Practicing the spiritual disciplines, - Joining a community group, - Serving on a team, - Living a lifestyle that is committed to making Jesus known Position Summary The MIX Director provides leadership for our church's ministry to preteens, creating a fun, welcoming, and gospel-centered environment where students can build friendships, explore faith, and invite others. This ministry meets every Sunday morning where it operates a little more like a traditional children’s ministry program, and then on Sunday evenings throughout the school year where it’s designed to function more like an outreach-oriented youth group. Think- bring your friends, play outgoing games, and hear a message about the truth and hope of Jesus. Primary Responsibilities - Lead and oversee all Sunday morning and Sunday evening 4th & 5th grade programming. - Recruit, train, and encourage a team of volunteer leaders. - Create engaging gatherings that help students connect with one another and grow in their relationship with Jesus. - Foster an outreach culture where students feel excited and comfortable inviting friends. - Communicate regularly with parents and ministry volunteers. - Plan special events, activities, and outreach opportunities throughout the year. - Ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-organized ministry environment. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate loves Jesus, enjoys working with preteens, and has a passion for helping students take their first steps of faith. They are energetic, relational, fun, and able to connect naturally with both students and parents. They are a team player who can recruit and lead volunteers, create engaging environments, and help build a ministry that reaches both church kids and those who have never been connected to a church before. This is a paid 15 hour a week position. Check out our website and social media to learn a lot more about us - www.nwhills.com. If you think you would be a good fit for our team, please send your info to Young Adult Pastor Gary Jones, Gary@nwhills.com. Please include a resume, and a short video of you telling us a little bit about yourself and why you might be a good fit for our team! Those who seem like a good fit will receive a follow up email or phone call within a week.