Position Description

ABOUT US

St.Paul’s mission is to help and equip people to Discover Life in God’s Kingdom. We are seeking a called, passionate and dedicated individual to help us live out our mission.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• The Worship and Youth Pastor will lead and oversee the worship experience, technical production and youth ministry.
• Worship: This position involves providing creative leadership, managing worship teams, and ensuring seamless technical execution to enhance the overall worship experience.
• Youth: Leading the junior high and senior high student ministries, the Youth Pastor oversees all related functional areas to fulfill the church’s mission. This includes assisting with service planning, speaking/preaching, mobilizing and developing leaders, planning of events and related retreats/camps and outreaches.
• This position reports directly to the Lead Pastor. This position is a 30-hour/week position and will require the successful candidate to work in person.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

WORSHIP 

• Lead and oversee the planning and execution of worship services and events, ensuring alignment with the church's vision and values
• Curate worship experiences that engage and inspire congregants across our different locations
• Lead rehearsals, providing musical direction and guidance to ensure excellence in worship.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and worship leaders to select and arrange music that resonates with the congregation and enhances the worship atmosphere.
• Lead worship as needed/required (conferences, events, funerals, etc)

PRODUCTION

• Manage and coordinate all technical aspects of worship services, including sound, lighting, video, and livestream.
• Oversee the technical teams responsible for audio-visual production, simulcast across locations
• Ensure that all production elements are executed effectively and contribute to a seamless worship experience.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Manage budgets, resources, and equipment related to worship and production needs.
• Coordinate with vendors/suppliers for equipment maintenance, upgrades, and purchases.

TEAM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers involved in worship and technical production
• Provide leadership, guidance, and pastoral care for team members, fostering a healthy and collaborative working environment
• Conduct regular evaluations and provide feedback to enhance team performance and growth.

COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION

• Work closely with pastoral staff, and leaders to align worship experiences with the overall church’s vision.
• Collaborate with creative teams to integrate thematic elements and storytelling into worship services.
•  Communicate effectively with technical teams and volunteers to ensure clear execution of production plans.

YOUTH

• Reporting to the Lead Pastor, the Youth Pastor will be responsible for building a solid Junior and Senior High ministry with the vision of creating environments where our students can personally encounter Jesus during this critical stage of life.
• The Youth Pastor will develop and implement a ministry strategy aligning with our church's vision.
• The Youth Pastor will be responsible for recruiting, training, and providing ongoing oversight of the adult youth leaders and student leaders.
• The Youth Pastor will work alongside the Pastoral Staff in serving as a general pastoral leader within our church community and be available to help with projects as assigned by the lead pastor.

REQUIRED SKILL SETS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A servant leader with an active relationship with Jesus
• Spiritual maturity, character, and lifestyle in accordance with ministry leadership
• Full alignment with the mission, vision, and values of St.Paul’s
• A calling to work within a church context, with a ministry mindset
• An active participant in St.Paul’s church life
• Strong musical proficiency and experience in leading worship.
• Experience in technical production, including sound, lighting, and video.
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across multiple teams.
• Understanding of church dynamics and ability to align worship and youth experiences with the church's mission and values.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Previous ministry experience in related areas preferred
• A Bible College degree is preferred
• Willing to pursue credentials

COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, relating to vision and strategy
• Ability to build and lead a volunteer team
• Ability to Preach/Teach
• Problem-solving skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Depending on the candidates and circumstances, there may be an opportunity to split this position into two 15-hour roles: A Worship Pastor and Youth Pastor.