Youth & Worship Pastor - Lead Teens & Music Ministry

Lancastersearch; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Retirement benefits

Medical/dental insurance

Business expenses

Continuing education expenses

Job summary

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora, MN is seeking an Associate Pastor of Youth and Worship to shepherd middle and high school students and lead the congregation in Christ-exalting worship through music. This full-time role requires some evening and weekend responsibilities, working alongside the Senior Pastor to maintain a healthy ministry schedule.

The church emphasizes growth in discipleship and a biblical elder-led structure, with a strong focus on youth development, worship planning, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the character and spiritual maturity necessary for pastoral ministry, growing toward eldership.
• Demonstrate a passion for discipling students and engaging younger generations to grow in their love for God.
• Possess vocal and/or instrumental ability suitable for musical leadership.
• A college degree in a related field or theological training is preferred but not required; relevant ministry experience and demonstrated competency will also be considered.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, volunteers, and the congregation.
• Affirm and support Emmanuel Baptist Church's Affiliation of Faith and Covenant.

Responsibilities

• Form intentional relationships with students that encourage spiritual growth.
• Plan and lead weekly youth groups and Sunday School classes.
• Recruit, train, and disciple adult volunteers.
• Develop and empower student leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for growth.
• Coordinate and participate in mission trips, retreats, camps, and other youth ministry events.
• Plan weekly worship sets aligned with theology and ministry philosophy.
• Lead the worship team and congregation in exalting Jesus through music each week.
• Develop and maintain a balanced worship repertoire while introducing new music.
• Empower worship team members with leadership opportunities and service.
• Oversee the audio/visual ministry, ensuring technology support for worship services.
• Participate in staff meetings, ministry planning and administrative responsibilities.
• Serve alongside the Senior Pastor and Council of Elders in broader shepherding.
• Preach and teach on an occasional basis.
• Participate in weddings, funerals, church-wide events, and other pastoral opportunities.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Discipling students

Musical leadership

Communication skills

Theological training preferred

Affiliation adherence

Education

Theological training or college degree preferred

Job description

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora, MN is seeking an Associate Pastor of Youth and Worship to shepherd middle and high school students and lead the congregation in Christ-exalting worship through music. This full-time role requires some evening and weekend responsibilities, working alongside the Senior Pastor to maintain a healthy ministry schedule.

The church emphasizes growth in discipleship and a biblical elder-led structure, with a strong focus on youth development, worship planning, and