Job Overview

Emmanuel Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

YOUTH MINISTRY

• Lead weekly youth group meetings (Junior & Senior High)
• Teach a Sunday School class for youth (Junior or Senior High)
• Develop and implement a long-term discipleship plan for children and youth
• 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
• Partner with parents to address biblical and cultural issues relevant to youth

WORSHIP MINISTRY

• Prayerfully prepare weekly worship services centered on the themes of the gospel: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation
• 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
• Identify and disciple future worship leaders within the congregation
• Oversee audio/visual and tech needs for worship services
• When not leading worship (e.g., during preaching, youth trips, vacations), coordinate a substitute worship leader

OTHER PASTORAL DUTIES

• Preach up to 6–10 times per year
• Fulfill other pastoral duties such as weddings, funerals, and visitations
• Keep regular office hours as appropriate with other duties
• Serve with other spiritual gifts not listed in this description