Youth and Worship Pastor

The Role: Youth and Worship Pastor
Denomination: C&MA
Average Weekly Attendance: 125
Location: Augusta, GA
$50,000/year - Full Time

About Redemption Church 

We are a church nestled in the heart of Downtown Augusta. The majority of our congregation is made up of young families. We gather for worship on Sundays, meet in Missional Communities throughout the week, and strive together to make the real Jesus known—by being honest about our failures, loving the way He loves, serving the city for the good of all, and inviting everyone into the family of God.

Job Description

Title: Youth & Worship Pastor

Hours:  40 hours/week; flexible hours

Vacation: 2-4 weeks annually - max 5 Sundays per year

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Overview 

The Youth and Worship Pastor at Redemption Church works to develop, lead, and grow teams to disciple our students, and our people through worship so that they may know and follow Jesus. 

Qualifications

• A love for Jesus and reliance upon God’s Spirit to lead the ministry.
• The ability to screen and communicate sound theology.
• A proven disciple-maker.
• Experience in recruiting, training, equipping, and leading ministry teams.
• Demonstrated competence to sing and play an instrument.
• Demonstrated competence to lead confidently in front of a congregation. 
• Demonstrated ability to rally people around a shared vision and generate enthusiasm and investment. 
• Strong relational skills to contextualize the gospel for middle and high school students.
• An awareness and sensitivity to the diverse needs of kids in middle and high school.
• A desire to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Fulfill the character qualifications of a deacon as taught in Scripture.
• Live and lead in line with the C&MA statement of faith
• Commitment to pursue ordination in the C&MA (if not already ordained)

Responsibilities

Planning & Executing Worship Gatherings & Events (25%)

• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and Elder Board to design and lead worship gatherings that exalt Jesus through engaging music, contextualized liturgy, and heartfelt prayer.
• Provide upfront leadership and oversight of the worship experience for Sunday gatherings and special events.

Disciple Making of Youth (30%)

• Develop an incarnational approach to pursuing students who do not yet know Christ.
• Regularly communicate with and support parents in the discipleship of their students.
• Plan and lead weekly gatherings, connection events, and bi-annual retreats.
• Equip students for ministry and engage with them in missions.

Volunteer Oversight (25%)

• Ensure all volunteers and ministries under your leadership comply with Redemption Church’s Child Safety Policy.
• Cultivate gospel-centered, spiritually rich, excellent, and pastoral ministries.
• Recruit, equip, coach, and appreciate volunteers serving in student ministry, worship, and media.
• Oversee the recruitment, auditioning, development, and scheduling of music, media, and liturgy volunteers.
• Lead weekly worship team practices and regular youth volunteer meetings.

Strategies & Operations (20%)

• Work with elders and pastors to set and communicate vision, goals, and ministry outcomes.
• Attend weekly staff meetings for Sunday planning, professional development, budgeting, goal setting, and ministry evaluation.
• Oversee and equip teams responsible for music, sound, lighting, and video production.
• Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure consistent communication through relationships and software tools.

Vision for this Role:

Our priority for this position is for the right person to settle in and become a part of our community. If you have a family, you’ll find many open, down-to-earth, and highly relational families ready to welcome you. We want you to be encouraged by a healthy leadership culture and to bring fresh ideas as we develop and implement a new youth ministry model this fall. More than anything, our highest priority is for you to become one of us and grow as a disciple, because we believe that’s essential to practicing the way of Jesus and expanding His kingdom.

In worship, we desire our gatherings to continue offering engaging music paired with thoughtful contemplation through timeless liturgy. We have a strong core of talented musicians, but we’d love to see new talent discovered and developed.

Our volunteer youth leadership team has provided stable, outstanding leadership for years. Currently, we have 15–20 students in our middle and high school ministry, but we are positioned for growth, with those numbers expected to double in the next two years as our 4th and 5th graders move up. We are actively investing in developing a more robust, incarnational youth ministry over the next few years. Toward that end, this fall we’d like to prioritize spending more time where youth already are and increasing our meeting frequency. Our prayer is that this will cultivate a generation of grace-empowered students who love others and serve Jesus for the rest of their lives.

About Augusta, GA

Nestled along the scenic Savannah River, Downtown Augusta, GA, offers the perfect blend of historic charm, vibrant culture, and a strong sense of community. With a growing arts scene, locally-owned restaurants, and beautiful outdoor spaces like the Augusta Riverwalk, the city provides a welcoming and inspiring environment to live and work. Augusta’s downtown is rich with history and Southern hospitality while also fostering innovation and growth. Whether it’s enjoying live music at the Miller Theater, grabbing coffee at a cozy café, or connecting with people in a thriving downtown church community, Augusta is a place where ministry can flourish, relationships can deepen, and life can be enjoyed to the fullest. If you’re looking for a city that values faith, creativity, and meaningful connection, Augusta is the place to call home.

How to Apply

To apply, please email the following to our search committee: careers@redemptionchurchga.com

1. Your resume
2. A cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you're interested in the position.
3. A video of you leading worship.