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.

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, High 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

To apply for this job email your details to searchteam@oaklandbc.com

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