Job Overview

GATE CITY VINEYARD CHURCH

WORSHIP & YOUTH PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Lead Pastor Hours: Full-Time (30+ hours/week)

Gate City Vineyard (GCV) is a welcoming, intergenerational Christian community of about 100 people located in Greensboro, NC, part of the vibrant Piedmont Triad region. Our mission is to build a strong, healthy, multicultural, Jesus-centered church where people engage with God, one another, and the world.

We are seeking a Spirit-led, relational, and mature individual to lead two vital ministries:

1. Worship Ministry – Overseeing and leading worship experiences that invite authentic encounters with the Holy Spirit and foster a culture of Christ-centered worship.
2. Youth Ministry – Discipling middle and high school students (6th–12th grade) while supporting their families.

This role requires strong leadership, musical ability, and a heart for both youth and worship ministry.

Position Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates a strong, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a passion for ministry and a love for people.
• Possesses proven leadership skills for building and mentoring volunteer teams.
• Values diversity, creating inclusive spaces for worshipers and youth from all backgrounds.
• Embodies a teachable, team-player attitude with a servant's heart.
• Communicates clearly and connects relationally with youth, families, and the congregation.
• Has strong vocal and instrumental proficiency (e.g., guitar, piano) to lead worship effectively.
• Shows creativity in worship planning, introducing diverse and Spirit-led worship experiences.
• Demonstrates familiarity with worship tools (e.g., Planning Center, ProPresenter) and sound systems.
• Has 3+ years of experience leading worship in a congregational setting.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Ministry (15–20 hours/week)

• Plan, organize, and lead Sunday worship services that foster Spirit-led authentic encounters with God.
• Select Christ-centered, singable music and introduce diverse worship styles to engage the congregation.
• Lead worship vocally and instrumentally (e.g., guitar, piano) with a team-oriented mindset.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop volunteer musicians, vocalists, and production team members.
• Schedule and conduct worship rehearsals (Thursday nights) to ensure musical and technical excellence.
• Manage and use worship ministry tools (e.g., Planning Center, ProPresenter, SongSelect) and oversee sound/video systems and volunteers.
• Identify and develop youth worship team members, helping them transition to adult worship teams as they grow.
• Oversee the worship ministry budget and care for instruments and equipment.

Youth Ministry (15–20 hours/week)

• Cast vision, develop, and lead the youth ministry (6th–12th grade).
• Plan and teach age-appropriate, biblical curriculum at weekly youth meetings (Wednesdays) and other discipleship activities.
• Build relationships with youth, mentoring them to grow in their faith and encounter Jesus personally.
• Recruit, train, and encourage volunteers for youth ministry leadership.
• Plan and lead youth retreats, events, and trips (e.g., Vineyard Elemental retreat in February, Camp Vineyard in June). Oversee youth ministry budget.
• Collaborate with the Children's Ministry leader to transition students into youth ministry.
• Equip and communicate with parents to support family discipleship.
• Follow GCV's child and youth safety policies.

Church Leadership Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and collaborate with church leadership for ministry planning.
• Engage in church-wide events, special services, and community outreach as needed.
• Actively participate in the life of Gate City Vineyard Church.
• Perform other church ministry duties as assigned by Lead Pastor.

What We Offer

• Flexible Hours: Sunday mornings, Wednesday youth meetings, and Thursday rehearsals required.
• Supportive Environment: Weekly mentoring connections with staff and leadership.
• Resources: Professional equipment and ministry budgets to grow both youth and worship ministries.
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.