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. o Lead rehearsals, schedule team members, and prepare all elements for worship services. o Recruit, train, and shepherd musicians, vocalists, and audio/visual team members. o 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 allowances for retirement and insurance.