Assistant Pastor of Youth and Worship - Shamokin, PA

Name of Church: Shamokin Alliance ChurchTitle of Position: Assistant Pastor of Youth and WorshipDescription: The role of the Youth Pastor is to develop a balanced ministry of winning, building, and equipping young people in junior high (6th-8th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade) in the surrounding area representing Jesus Christ and The Shamokin Alliance Church. The role of the Worship Leader is to build, develop, oversee, and lead the worship team. They will report directly to the Senior Pastor as well as working alongside the Elders and the lay leadership.Compensation to be determined.Qualifications: Born again with evidence of a growing relationship with Jesus Christ Growing and maturing walk with Jesus, giving evidence of spiritual maturity and integrity Supportive of The Shamokin Alliance Church, its people, vision, and ministry, as well as that of The Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination Senses a definite lifetime call to full-time ministry and has clear ability and spiritual gifting within the parameters of youth and worship ministry Has completed or is in the process of receiving an undergraduate degree Faithful, available, and teachable in the ministry with proven experience Willing to support and become licensed by The Christian & Missionary AllianceYouth Pastor Responsibilities: To build positive relationships with junior high and high school students with the purpose of winning them to Christ, building them up in Christ, and equipping them to serve Christ To design and oversee the overall ministry programming of junior high and high school To recruit and work with adult sponsors in all areas to build a strong youth ministry team To build and work with the junior high and high school ministry volunteer teams To spend a significant amount of time being available and out among the students and their families in contacting them and building positive, discipling relationships To provide some counseling and support for youth and their families To become a "known" person in the community and on school campuses Provide opportunities for young people to serve Christ which would include student ministry teams, mission trips, and local service opportunities Develop and maintain the ministry budget for youth ministriesWorship Leader Responsibilities: Implement logistical details and provide support and expertise for all Shamokin Alliance Church ministries requiring worship/music Oversee the outreach concerts, musicals and special evangelistic efforts that involve music and other technical areas of the church Maintain a constant program of self-improvement by keeping informed of current music methods, worship materials, promotional ideas, and administrative techniques Maintain regular and consistent communication with all ages when it comes to worship Select and purchase all needed music, equipment, and instruments Oversee maintenance of the music library, materials and supplies, musical instruments, and equipment involved in the music ministry Show patience and the ability to understand and appreciate the full range of musical styles, both traditional and contemporary Ability to lead musical groups Basic knowledge using social media platforms Ability to take direction and work as a team member Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, ProPresenter and livestreaming servicesOverall Church Responsibilities Attend the monthly administrative board meetings and all church staff meetings Develop and publish church office hours Attend the Elder board meeting as invited Maintain copyright records and adhere to lawful guidelines applicable to the use of copyrighted materialChurch Vision: Shamokin Alliance Church's vision is destination discipleship. It's investing in people from where they are spiritually, to where God wants them to be, one life at a time!Church History: The Shamokin Alliance Church began when a group of Christians banded together in cottage prayer meetings in the spring of 1917. On May 30, 1918, the believers organized as a Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.Church Size: 100+ is the average attendance for a Sunday serviceTo be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, then the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.Please do not contact the church directly.

Created: 2025-09-27