Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship

Job Description: Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship

The purpose of the position of Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship is to assist Mt. Vernon Christian Church in fulfilling its goal of helping people grow deeper in their walks with the Lord and to reach farther in the community and around the world. This individual will work alongside the Senior Pastor in worship ministry and discipleship ministry, providing spiritual leadership, encouragement and resources.

Education: Required at minimum a Bachelor’s degree from a Christian College

Key Qualities

1. Have a healthy and growing walk with the Lord
2. Self-motivator who can lead and listen, including leading publicly
3. Strong organizational and detail skills
4. Humble and a collaborator
5. Strong communicator, both verbally and written
6. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly
7. Proficiency in guitar and a strong vocal ability required

Responsibilities

         Primary Responsibilities

1. Support the Senior Pastor in the overall leadership of the church ministries.
2. Direct leadership and oversight of the worship ministry at Mt. Vernon.
   1. Weekly choosing songs
   2. Lead in organizing and overseeing Sunday mornings as well as different events and services outside of that.
   3. Proficiency in guitar and a strong vocal ability required
   4. Serve as the “point person” for anything in the area of worship ministry
   5. Train and recruit new volunteers to participate in worship leading
3. Direct oversight of the small group ministry. This would include recruiting and training new leaders and building the program. This individual must lead a small group as well.
4. Oversee MVCC’s outreach programs and events (Egg Hunt, Concerts, etc.)
   1. This would include developing new ideas for different family events and implementing them.

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Assisting in Pastoral Responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Senior Pastor. Some include:
   1. Preaching or other teaching opportunities
   2. Visitation/hospital visits
   3. Assisting with weddings and funerals
2. Attend all staff meetings/congregational meetings or other meeting deemed necessary by the Senior Pastor or Elder board.

Spiritual Expectations

1. Align with the Theology, Vision and Mission of MVCC (found on our website)

1. Meets the Biblical qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7and Titus 1:5-9

Reports To

1. Senior Pastor
   1. This individual will provide the Senior Pastor monthly reports.
2. One performance review annually.

Time – Hours per Week Expected: 45 hours (includes all church related activity) Evening hours will be required. This is a Full-Time position.
Salary- $55,000- $60,000
Benefits: Health Care Assistance, Vacation Time, Federal Holidays Off, Mileage and Cell phone reimbursement, Retirement benefits

Salary and benefits will be discussed in detail as the candidate progresses through the process.

How To Apply-

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to apply@mtvernonchristianchurch.com. 

Please send a link to recent time of leading worship. This should include you playing and singing. If a link isn’t available, you can send an audio file.
If you have a current link or file to you teaching/preaching, please include that also.

References will be requested once a candidate moves farther along in the process.