Worship & Youth Pastor: Lead Worship, Inspire Teens

Kentucky Christian University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Christian Church of Tempe seeks a Worship Leader & Youth Pastor to guide worship ministry and youth outreach. You will plan services, lead rehearsals, recruit volunteers, and provide pastoral care for teens while partnering with parents and staff.

The role emphasizes discipleship, music leadership, and developing a vibrant, Bible-centered youth culture through events, camps, retreats, and weekly Bible studies for middle and high school students.

Qualifications

• Growing Christian faith and mature believer
• 1–3 years of youth ministry/worship leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in music, worship arts, or biblical studies
• Experience leading worship with guitar or piano

Responsibilities

• Worship Leadership: plan and lead Sunday services with Senior Pastor, select songs, and lead rehearsals.
• Team Development: recruit, audition, and train musicians and vocalists for worship ministry.
• Technical Oversight: coordinate with A/V volunteers for sound and projection; implement systems.
• Youth Ministry Leadership: plan and lead weekly youth meetings with Bible studies aligned to church doctrine.
• Relationship Building: mentor students and engage parents/volunteers; attend school events.
• Events & Retreats: organize camps, service projects, and mission trips.
• Celebration Opportunities: foster joyful student worship experiences.
• Volunteer Equipping: build a growing volunteer team with clear roles.
• Parent Partnership: communicate regularly with parents to support spiritual growth.
• Pastoral & Administrative Duties: participate in staff meetings and contribute to church vision.
• Budget Management: manage budgets for youth and worship departments.
• Integration: involve youth in worship and intergenerational activities

Skills

Youth mentoring

Team leadership

Discipleship

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music, worship arts, or biblical studies

Tools

Planning Center

Proclaim

Multi-Tracks

Job description

First Christian Church of Tempe seeks a Worship Leader & Youth Pastor to guide worship ministry and youth outreach. You will plan services, lead rehearsals, recruit volunteers, and provide pastoral care for teens while partnering with parents and staff.

The role emphasizes discipleship, music leadership, and developing a vibrant, Bible-centered youth culture through events, camps, retreats, and weekly Bible studies for middle and high school students.