Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship
Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Status: Full-Time
Grace Crossing Church, Beavercreek, OH
Role Overview
The Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship at Grace Crossing Church will primarily focus on discipling and equipping the next generation of Christ-followers, creating an engaging and transformational youth ministry from the ground up. This individual will build and develop a comprehensive youth program that fosters spiritual growth, community, and service. In addition to leading and mentoring students, this role will also oversee Spirit-led, authentic worship, fostering an atmosphere where the congregation can encounter God. The Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship should have a heart for youth ministry, a passion for worship, and a vision to see both areas flourish and grow.
YOUTH MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Discipleship & Leadership
- Build a team of 2-4 volunteer leaders to help disciple and mentor students.
- Choose a new youth night that best serves students and families, ensuring consistency in meeting times.
- Develop and lead a structured weekly gathering that includes connection, games, worship, Bible teaching, and small group discussion.
- Ability to teach and mentor youth musicians while collaborating with them to lead the youth worship team.
- Create opportunities for students to serve within the church (worship team, tech, greeting, missions, etc.).
- Plan and lead annual youth retreats, camps, and mission experiences to deepen students' faith and community.
- Establish a discipleship pathway to help students grow spiritually from new believers to mature followers of Christ.
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Plan and attend quarterly special events for youth, such as game nights, outreach events, service projects, or fun outings.
Administration & Outreach
- Develop a communication strategy to keep students and parents informed through social media, email, and church announcements.
- Work alongside church leadership to integrate youth into the broader life of the church.
- Collaborate with parents to equip them to disciple their teens at home.
WORSHIP MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
Worship Leadership & Team Development
- Lead worship regularly on Sunday mornings, helping to cultivate an atmosphere of genuine worship.
- When not leading, support other worship leaders by playing or singing as needed to help transition toward a fuller worship experience.
- Utilizations of those who are active members/attenders of GCC, while also actively recruiting new people to join and enhance the team.
- Shift the worship style from primarily acoustic sets to fuller bands, incorporating more instruments and vocalists.
- Refine and maintain a core worship setlist to create familiarity and deeper engagement with the congregation.
- Oversee the Tech Coordinator, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality sound, lighting, and media production for all services.
- Facilitate regular gatherings with the worship team for preparation, growth, and encouragement—both musically and spiritually.
- Foster a sense of unity and cohesion within the team, ensuring a seamless flow of worship week-to-week.
- Introduce new songs strategically, ensuring they align with the church’s vision and are well-received by the congregation.
- Begin transitioning to closing services with a worship song, creating space for altar time, reflection, and prayer.
- Coordinate special worship services (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, Nights of Worship).
Additional Responsibilities:
- Occasionally fill in for the lead pastor and preach during services as needed, typically a few times a year.
- As directed by the lead pastor, assist with special services, church events, or other ministry needs as they arise.
EXPECTATIONS
- Be engaged in the life of Grace Crossing Church, showing a strong commitment to its mission and vision with your family.
- Model servant leadership in both worship and youth ministry.
- Foster a Christ-centered, team-oriented culture among worship and youth leaders.
- Commit to personal and professional development in ministry, leadership, and spiritual growth.
- Be accountable to the Lead Pastor and church leadership team.
Work Schedule & Accountability
- Full-time position (including Sundays and mid-week services).
- Reports directly to the Lead Pastor.
- Works alongside church staff and volunteers.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Debbie at debbie@gracecrossingchurch.net.