Associate Pastor of Worship & Discipleship

Job description
Hope Kingsburg (CA), a family-oriented church of 60-80 people, is seeking a new full-time Associate Pastor of Worship & Discipleship. This role is a pastoral position, whose primary responsibility is to provide dynamic leadership and strategic oversight to the worship and discipleship ministries of Hope Kingsburg.

Worship Responsibilities

• Work with the worship ministry team to coordinate and direct weekly worship gatherings
• Develop structures and strategies, in partnership with the Lead Pastor, to enhance Sunday morning worship experience
• Lead volunteer teams (band, tech, ushers, e.g.) to develop ministry health, while seeking to recruit and develop additional volunteers
• Work with Lead Pastor and worship ministry team in big picture/strategic planning
• Maintain oversight of A/V, lights & presentation software (including slides and lyrics)
• Incorporate a balance of contemporary and traditional worship elements

Discipleship Responsibilities

• Work with the discipleship team to develop vision and direction of discipleship ministry across all ages & stages of life
• Serve as primary lead while developing volunteers to lead kids & youth classes/groups
• Support current adult Sunday School classes and small groups, and recruit and train potential leaders to launch new classes and small groups
• Assist lead pastor in discipling through new member & spiritual formation classes

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Preach 3-6 times per year (may vary based on giftedness & desire)
• Assist with pastoral care (as needed) to those under your areas of ministry
• Pursue ongoing professional/personal development (networking with other pastors, denominational cohorts, professional coaching, etc)
• Attend all scheduled staff/ministry team meetings

Job Skills & Requirements

• Exhibit a strong Christian character that demonstrates a close relationship with God and a commitment to pastoring and serving the community of Hope Kingsburg
• Possess strong organizational & administrative gifts and skills
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to lead, inspire and encourage others to build a culture of unity within a team environment
• Experience in leading worship both vocally and musically with guitar and/or keyboard with an ability to lead a church community from the stage
• Knowledge of and ability to train others in A/V, lighting, presentation hardware and software
• Be in alignment with the doctrine, mission and vision of Hope Kingsburg and the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith

To apply, submit cover letter & resume to clayton@hopekingsburg.org