Worship Pastor & Discipleship Leader

The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Alliance Church in a rural Iowa community is seeking an Associate Pastor of Worship to lead Sunday worship and develop volunteers. The role includes pastoral duties such as outreach, shepherding, counseling, and teaching based on gifting and education.

The church, about 400 attendees, is expanding and offers full-time employment with pay commensurate with experience. Licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance is required to complete ordination and elder appointment.

Qualifications

• Must model elder-like character and Fruit of the Spirit.
• Ability to articulate God’s calling.
• Experience recruiting and leading adult volunteers.
• Strong communication of God’s Word to diverse audiences.
• Willing to be trained by the lead pastor for weddings/funerals.
• Agreement with Alliance doctrine and mission.
• Prior ministry experience and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead adult worship teams for Sunday services.
• Develop, support, and encourage worship volunteers through training.
• Be willing to be trained by the lead pastor to do weddings and funerals.
• Collaborate and serve with all ministry staff.
• Coordinate with the Lead Pastor and Elder board in discipleship development.
• Participate in Sunday morning responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in pulpit supply when requested.
• Attend staff meetings and pastoral functions as assigned by the Lead Pastor.
• Attend all-church events.
• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Attend bi-weekly elder meetings after ordination as pastor.
• Reports to the Lead Pastor.
• Accountable to Lead Pastor and CAC Elders on ministry initiatives.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Worship team leadership

Pastoral communication

Church worship planning

Alliance doctrine alignment

Education

Ministry education preferred

Job description

Cornerstone Alliance Church in a rural Iowa community is seeking an Associate Pastor of Worship to lead Sunday worship and develop volunteers. The role includes pastoral duties such as outreach, shepherding, counseling, and teaching based on gifting and education.

The church, about 400 attendees, is expanding and offers full-time employment with pay commensurate with experience. Licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance is required to complete ordination and elder appointment.