Youth & Worship Pastor - Lead Teens & Music Ministry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Medical/dental insurance

Business expenses

Continuing education expenses

Job summary

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora, MN seeks an Associate Pastor of Youth and Worship to shepherd 7th–12th graders and lead congregational worship. This full-time role requires evening and weekend responsibilities and collaboration with the Senior Pastor to sustain a healthy ministry schedule.

The church emphasizes Reformed theology, strong biblical teaching, and a growing youth culture. Compensation includes base salary, housing, retirement, insurances, and education allowances.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a calling to pastoral ministry and mature character.
• Passion for discipling students and youth.
• Ability to lead music and worship with quality and humility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Youth Ministry (70%): Build relationships, plan weekly gatherings, train volunteers, empower students, and coordinate trips.
• Worship Ministry (20%): Plan weekly music sets, lead worship, maintain repertoire, develop talent, oversee AV ministry.
• Additional Pastoral Responsibilities (10%): Attend staff meetings, assist the Senior Pastor, preach occasionally, participate in weddings and funerals.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Student discipleship

Music leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Vocal/Instrumental ability

Education

College degree in related field or theological training

Job description

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora, MN seeks an Associate Pastor of Youth and Worship to shepherd 7th–12th graders and lead congregational worship. This full-time role requires evening and weekend responsibilities and collaboration with the Senior Pastor to sustain a healthy ministry schedule.

The church emphasizes Reformed theology, strong biblical teaching, and a growing youth culture. Compensation includes base salary, housing, retirement, insurances, and education allowances.