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Contemporary Worship/Youth Pastor

Worship & Youth Pastor Combo

Job Description:

Eastern Heights Baptist Church is located in Statesboro, GA (home to Georgia Southern University and only 50 miles west of historic Savannah, GA). We are seeking a full time Worship & Youth Pastor to serve in our exciting church in these two areas. We are looking for someone who has great stage presence and can lead our contemporary service toward engaging and authentic worship and also possesses the spiritual gifts and abilities needed to organize, lead and maintain a vibrant youth ministry for grades 6-12.

General Skills/Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in both worship and youth ministry
Engaging personality and strong leadership/organizational skills
Experienced in AV, multimedia, tech and ProPresenter

Key WORSHIP Responsibilities:

Plan and lead the Sunday morning Contemporary Worship Service
Develop a weekly playlist of songs
Recruit and develop a volunteer Worship Team to assist in leading the Contemporary Worship Service
Responsible to coordinate a weekly practice with musicians, vocalists, and the media team

Key YOUTH Responsibilities:

Develop and lead an effective youth program for grades 6-12 that reaches unsaved youth, disciples saved youth and provides service opportunities in appropriate ministry areas
Provide leadership and direction for the major Youth Ministry environments: Sunday School and Wednesday nights
Plan and lead the weekly Wednesday night environment
Recruit, train and shepherd adult volunteers that serve in the youth ministry
Plan and execute a yearly calendar of well-balanced ministry events for grades 6-12 that reaches students at various spiritual levels of maturity

Salary: negotiable with consideration to education and experience

Posted 12/31/1969

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