Position summary:

The Pastor of Young Adults & Worship is called by the church to fulfill the following areas: college and young adult, contemporary music, sound, video, and social media. Direct the planning, execution, and evaluation of contemporary praise & worship music in coordination with traditional music for Sunday service. Provide leadership and direction for the Worship Band, Praise Team, and Technical Team. Reports to the Senior Pastor

Primary Responsibilities:

• Nurture an active and growing personal relationship with Jesus, seeking to become more like Him and modeling a lifestyle that reflects His love.
• Direct the planning, execution, and evaluation of a comprehensive ministry for college and young adults.
• Build God-honoring relationships with young adults that encourage them in their walk with Christ.
• Be available for counsel to young adults as necessary and appropriate.
• Prepare and present the budget for area of responsibility.
• Exhibit personal characteristics which promote cooperation and harmony among young adults, church members and staff.
• Social Media presence – optimize use of social media as a ministry tool.
• Collaborate with the Director of Music in planning and blending contemporary music with traditional music for the Worship Service.
• Utilize young adults with musical talent to participate in the Praise & Worship music ministry of the church.
• Supervise & provide leadership for the Worship Band, Praise Team, and Technical Team.
• Prayerfully seek, train, and equip Worship Band, Technical Team & Praise Team members.
• Maintain all Sound and other equipment utilized in the services.
• Explore, make available and attend training and conferences that would enhance the overall effectiveness of this ministry.
• Set an example by maintaining daily personal Bible study and prayer.
• Promote strategies, ministries, and opportunities to reach people for Christ.
• Keep informed on latest methods, materials, procedures, promotions, and administration as it relates to reaching young adults as well as Contemporary Worship.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications:

• Possess God's call to Christian ministry, with skills and passion in the areas of leadership and development.
• Dedicated to magnifying worship, promoting evangelism, strengthening biblical education, and discipling believers.
• Committed to living and serving in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in scripture for such a leader.
• Demonstrate a willingness to seek out latest information and incorporate improvements.
• Exhibit outstanding listening skills to ensure mutual understanding.
• Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude in all interactions and be ever conscious of the need for confidentiality.

This position plays a vital role in carrying out the church's mission. All duties must be performed consistent with the church's theological beliefs and standards. We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.