Worship & Discipleship Pastor - Full-Time Shepherd

RiverWind Church; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverWind Church in Newburgh, Indiana seeks an Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship to lead the worship ministry, provide pastoral care, and guide discipleship pathways in partnership with the Senior Pastor and elders.

This full-time role involves coordinating corporate worship, training volunteers, overseeing tech and licensing, and preaching occasionally while shepherding the congregation toward mature faith in Christ.

Qualifications

• Clear evidence of a mature Christian walk and elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1).
• Affirmation of confessional standards and Baptist understanding of Scripture, worship, and ordinances.
• Proven ability to lead corporate worship with musical competence and discernment in song selection.
• Experience in discipleship leadership, small-group ministry, and biblical counseling.
• Ability to preach expositionally and pastorally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and collaborative spirit.
• Experience using ProPresenter and church management software (Planning Center, Subsplash).
• Seminary degree preferred but not required if other qualifications and experience are strong.
• Commitment to local church and readiness to become ordained/installed as an elder if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship ministry as a staff elder while coordinating with the Senior Pastor and elders.
• Provide strategic direction for small groups, discipleship pathways, and spiritual formation initiatives.
• Offer biblical counseling and pastoral care as part of member support.
• Preach occasionally and participate in teaching opportunities.
• Serve in elder and staff leadership, modeling doctrinal fidelity and healthy team dynamics.

Skills

Worship leadership

Discipleship leadership

Pastoral care

Preaching

Elder/staff collaboration

Team coordination

ProPresenter familiarity

Education

Seminary degree or equivalent

Tools

Planning Center

Subsplash

ProPresenter

Job description

RiverWind Church in Newburgh, Indiana seeks an Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship to lead the worship ministry, provide pastoral care, and guide discipleship pathways in partnership with the Senior Pastor and elders.

This full-time role involves coordinating corporate worship, training volunteers, overseeing tech and licensing, and preaching occasionally while shepherding the congregation toward mature faith in Christ.