Director of Worship and Youth

https://crossroadspres.com/

SUMMARY

Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship (PCA in St. Louis, MO) is seeking to hire a full-time director of youth and

worship ministry. The Director of Youth and Worship will lead our 6th–12th grade

students and oversee music and volunteers on Sunday morning. This position is

ordainable, but ordination in the PCA is not required.

SALARY

$60–70k | 40hrs/wk

OUR MISSION

The mission of Crossroads is to walk with Jesus by believing in Him as Lord and Savior,

belonging to His family through God's reconciling work, becoming disciples who joyfully

submit all of life to His rule, and building His kingdom through sacrificial acts of love.

ABOUT US

Crossroads was planted out of Covenant Presbyterian Church in 2003 and exists at the

heart of Maplewood on historic Route 66. The church is a short 12 minute drive from

downtown St. Louis and less than two miles from Forest Park. Congregants describe our

community as hospitable, genuine, outgoing, healing, and caring. The staff and

leadership culture is familial and collaborative. Sunday morning worship is high liturgy

expressed in a blue-collar way. Sunday attendance has increased from 100 to 400 in the

last 6 years. The growth of the parish has introduced opportunities to deepen

discipleship and broaden impact in our community. Through the kindness of God and

the generosity of His people, we were able to purchase an adjacent property this year and

are underway in designing a designated youth ministry space. We are also preparing to

plant a daughter church in a nearby neighborhood.

QUALIFICATIONS

Seasoned Faith & Commitment: The candidate exhibits a deep faith in Jesus Christ

and a commitment to the mission of His church. He is eager to feed himself with the

gospel of grace so that he might feed others. In the handling of God’s Word, he is

theologically informed and understands how a Biblical worldview shapes all of life.

Servant-Hearted Leadership: Compassionate, humble, and willing to serve others in

the unseen and ordinary ways that make up our daily lives.

Integrity: Strong moral character and commitment to upholding biblical principles as a

role model for others.

Loves People: The ideal candidate genuinely loves all kinds of people and shows no

partiality. He enjoys the very ordinary work of relationship building. The candidate

should be friendly, tactful, and work well with others.

Discipleship: A passion for mentoring people in their various stages of faith and

inviting them to submit every area of their lives to Jesus’ rule.

Musician: Experienced worship leader. Plays one or more instruments. Skilled vocalist,

able to sing melody and harmony. Able to lead alone or with a band.

Teacher: A growing theologian and gifted communicator. Able to express biblical truths

to a diverse audience and relate appropriately with the next generation. A cultural

exegete.

Administration: Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling

multiple responsibilities simultaneously. He demonstrates proficiency in computer

literacy, Google Suite, social media management, graphic design, and scheduling.

Communication: Skilled at written and verbal communication.

EXPECTATIONS

Student Ministry: Develop the disciple-making ministry to youth. Help integrate

students into church life and prepare them for continued church involvement after

graduation. Oversee small groups, plan trips, meet with students, and recruit volunteers.

Help our students experience the love of Christ and develop a love for God’s Word.

Relationships: Know the sheep. Become a student of our covenant children. Learn

their interests and important details of their lives. Memorize their names. Provide

spiritual care and counsel. Involve other adults in the discipleship of our students.

Administration: This role requires good organizational and time management skills.

Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities. The candidate should demonstrate

proficiency in computer literacy, Google Suite, graphic design, and Planning Center.

Manage ministry budgets.

Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with parents, elders, volunteers,

and staff. Coordinate with other ministry leaders.

Music Leading: Serve as the chief musician on Sunday mornings. Run rehearsals, utilize

the gifts of the body, and chart songs. Lead special services like Good Friday, Easter, and

Christmas Eve.

Music Administration: Post sermon recordings on a weekly basis. Create ProPresenter

slides for Sunday morning. Print charts for musicians and fill binders. Schedule worship

leaders and musicians on Planning Center each quarter.

Team Leadership: Recruit and train teams of disciple-makers for the youth and

children’s ministries who will assist with planning and leadership of these ministries.

Spiritual Formation: Participate in a variety of communal spiritual formation practices

at Crossroads as schedule allows (morning prayer, Bible studies, community groups,

discipleship groups).

JOB BALANCE

60% – Youth Ministry (6th-12th)

40% – Worship Admin

EXPERIENCE

• B.A. Degree

• 2+ years of youth and worship leading experience

TO APPLY

Please send the following to session@crossroadspres.com

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Teaching/preaching recording (video or audio)

• Audio recording leading 2 hymns or choruses

The mission of Crossroads is to walk with Jesus by believing in Him as Lord and Savior, belonging to His family through God's reconciling work, becoming disciples who joyfully submit all of life to His rule, and building His kingdom through sacrificial acts of love.