Position Overview:
Blountville Christian Church is seeking an Associate Pastor with either a focur on Worship or Student Ministry. Someone with a gifting for leading both would be great, but we anticipate hiring a part time minister to fill the role for whichever this selected candidate does not specialize in. This position is responsible for supporting the overall pastorial duties of the church and either primarily overseeing the spiritual development of the youth or leading the church's worship ministry.
Key Resposibilities:
1) Pastoral Support (Associate Pastor)
- Preaching and Teaching
- Pastoral Care
- Leadership & Collaboration
2) Student Ministry Leadership (Youth Leader focus)
- Program Development and Leadership
- Teaching
- Mentorship
- Volunteer Management
- Parent Communication
- Outreach & Community Engagement
3) Worship Leadership (Worship Leader Focus)
- Worship Service Planning
- Worship Team Leader
- Music and Song Selection
- Special Events
- Instrument Proficiency ( typically guitar or piano)
Qualification:
- Education - A bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, worship arts, or a related field is preffered, but not necessarily required.
- Experience in church leadership, particularly in youth or worship leading is required.
- A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian living.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Musical talent with the ability to lead worship both vocally and instrumentally is required for the Worship focused.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position, with evening and weekend responsibilities. (as youth events, services, rehearsals, etc)
- Flexibility to attend retreats, conferences, or missions as required by the role.
- Ability to balance worship leadership or youth ministry and pastoral commitments.
Salary and Benefits:
- Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and needs.
- Benifits include paid time off.
