Job Overview

Emmanuel Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking an pastor to lead our Youth and Worship ministries by shepherding our students and leading our congregation in Christ-exalting worship. We're looking for a passionate follower of Jesus who loves students, values authentic community, and can skillfully guide our congregation musically and spiritually in worship.

Job Description

YOUTH MINISTRY:

• Lead weekly youth group meetings (Junior & Senior High)
• Lead / teach youth Sunday School class
• Disciple and train youth ministry volunteers
• Coordinate and participate in mission trips, retreats, camps, and events
• Build relationships with students and their families to provide ongoing pastoral care
• Develop student leaders and provide them with opportunities for growth

WORSHIP MINISTRY:

• Prayerfully plan and lead weekly music for worship services
• Recruit, develop, and schedule worship teams who are united in purpose to glorify God in Christ through Word-saturated music
• Regularly introduce new music while maintaining a balanced, familiar repertoire
• Oversee audio/visual and tech needs for worship services

OTHER DUTIES:

• Preach occasionally (4-10 times per year)
• Keep regular office hours as appropriate with other duties
• Serve with other spiritual gifts not listed in this description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be male and demonstrably qualified for eldership according to 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:6–9
• Have a passion for engaging younger generations to place their affections on the glory of God through large group, small group, and individual discipleship
• Have a passion for leading a congregation in rich, theologically saturated music
• Vocal and instrumental ability for musical leadership
• College-educated with a degree in a related field, theological training preferred (Bible college or seminary)
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in speech, writing, and digitally over social media
• Have a willingness and desire to pursue further job-related training and education
• Must endorse and support Emmanuel Baptist Church's Affirmation of Fatih, and Covenant