Job Description: Associate Pastor (Youth & Worship, Part time 20 hours)

Position Overview

Real Life Church located in beautiful Bigfork, MT is seeking a passionate and dedicated Associate Pastor to lead our Youth Ministries with a secondary focus on Worship, Administrative and Social Media responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone who feels a calling towards ministry, especially in engaging with the next generation, while also nurturing a vibrant worship culture. This bi-vocational role is expected to commit 20 hours per week, and offers a 3-bedroom parsonage as primary compensation with an additional small stipend.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Ministry

• Develop and lead youth programs designed to nurture spiritual growth and community among middle and high school-aged members.
• Plan events, retreats, and engaging activities that foster fellowship, discipleship, and spiritual development.
• Mentor and build relationships with youth, providing support and guidance in their walk with Christ.

Worship Ministry

• Lead and participate in the worship team in selecting songs, rehearsing, and executing weekly worship services.
• Foster a creative and inclusive worship environment that encourages the congregation to engage deeply in musical praise and worship.
• Collaborate with the lead pastor to ensure worship aligns with sermon themes and church vision.

Administrative and Social Media

• Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, communications, and record-keeping.
• Manage church social media presence to engage with the church community and the wider public, promoting events, services, and digital discipleship content.
• Assist with church-wide events and programs that might require additional administrative support.

Qualifications

• A strong call to ministry and a passion for working with youth and worship.
• Experience in youth ministry and/or worship leadership. Ability to lead and organize programs effectively.
• Proficient in using social media platforms to promote church activities and engage with the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and congregation members.
• Able to be Licensed within the Christian and Missionary Alliance. We will work with you to achieve this goal.

Benefits

• Housing: 3-bedroom parsonage provided as part of the compensation package, utilities included (electric & gas).
• Stipend: Small stipend offered.
• Flexible work schedule to allow for supplementary employment.
• Opportunity for growth and development within a supportive church community.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

The district office will review your application and if they think you may be a potential match for the position, the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.