Director of Youth and Worship Ministries

Crossroads Christian Reformed Church is seeking a Director of Youth and Worship Ministries to lead our youth ministries and lead us in musical worship. We are willing to split the position into two part-time positions as well. More details can be found at https://www.crossroadscrc.com/worship-youth-director-job-posting

Position Objective:

To provide leadership to the Worship and Youth Ministries of Crossroads Church.

I. Worship Responsibilities. Including but not limited to:

● Plan Sunday and special worship services which will resonate across generations and artistic styles.

● Communicate with the Pastor, Worship Planning Team and staff in planning worship services. Ensure

Sunday logistics and details are fully prepared (order of service, production notes, audiovisual elements,

audio and tech support and all other parts and participants in the service).

● Oversee the Praise Team, Pianists, Musicians, Sound Team, Video Team and Worship Planning Team.

Recruit, retain and develop volunteer worship team members to fill the needs within Crossroads music

ministry.

● Provide regular opportunities for training and workshops for musicians and other key participants in

worship, equipping them to lead worship effectively.

● Cast vision for worship at Crossroads. Promote a sense of team responsibility for ministry goals and

completion of tasks. Lead regular and timely rehearsals, communicate with musicians and organize the

groups.

II. Youth Ministries Responsibilities

● Oversee and lead the High School & Middle School Ministries in a Christ-honoring and youth-appealing way that helps them grow as disciples of Christ.

● Plan, organize and facilitate regular group meetings, service opportunities and occasional fundraising and social events. Publicize events effectively to parents, youth and the church.

● Organize participation of the high school youth in the combined Southern California CRC winter retreat or a similar event as approved by the Elders.

● Organize participation of the middle school youth in Camp Dunamis, clearly communicating all information to youth and families, and organizing travel to and from camp.

● Plan and organize a week-long high school youth summer mission/service trip or camp experience.

● Oversee and lead the PrayerForce ministry.

● Arrange and promote opportunities for youth to participate in the worship services.

● Recruit and train (as needed) parent volunteers to assist with youth group meetings and events.

● Meet with youth individually and attend their life events as appropriate.

● At least once per year, discuss with the whole group the significance to making profession of faith, and encourage those who have not yet done so to give serious thought to taking this step.

III. Qualifications & Skills (Required personal and professional characteristics for the position.)

● Have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Master of his or her life

● Be committed to and promote the mission, vision and core values of Crossroads CRC

● Be a regular attender and actively involved in the life and ministry of Crossroads CRC

● Have a love for the worship of God and a delight to help the body of Christ worship corporately.

● Be proficient in singing and playing piano or guitar with the ability to lead while playing

● Be committed to ongoing personal and vocational growth.

● Have strong organizational skills, creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Be self-motivated.

● Be able to work well with people.

● Possess a love for pre-teen and teenagers and a passion for discipling them in the way of Jesus Christ.

● Be able to communicate clearly and effectively, and be comfortable leading Bible studies and small group discussions with youth.

IV. Reporting Relationship

The Director of Worship and Youth Ministries will be hired by and accountable to the Council of the Crossroads Christian Reformed Church. He/she shall be directly supervised and annually evaluated by the Senior Pastor. Evaluations will take place in three and six months and on an annual basis after that.

V. Position Compensation

Salary between $48,000 and $58,000 depending on experience, plus family health insurance.

Our Mission “is to be a community of bold Jesus-proclaimers and active world-changers” and our Vision is “to build a Christ-centered, intergenerational community of grace which is sent out by the Spirit of God to make disciples and transform our communities and world.”

Crossroads Church Contact: [email protected]