Associate Pastor of Worship & Student Ministry

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Pastor of Worship & Student Ministry serves Mission Point by providing pastoral leadership in both corporate worship and student discipleship (6th–12th grade). This full-time role exists to help shepherd the church toward spiritual growth and faithfulness to the mission of Mission Point Church—Love God, Love Others, and Make Disciples. The Associate Pastor will lead Christ-centered worship experiences, cultivate a healthy and Gospel-focused student ministry, and model servant-hearted, shepherd-like leadership while working closely with the Lead Pastor, church staff, and church leadership.

WORSHIP MINISTRY LEADERSHIP:

- Plan, lead, and oversee weekly Sunday morning worship gatherings in collaboration with the Lead Pastor

- Lead congregational worship that blends contemporary worship music with hymns

- Recruit, train, and shepherd worship ministry volunteers (musicians, vocalists, and tech team)

- Select biblically sound, Christ-exalting music that aligns with the church’s doctrine and mission

- Organize worship rehearsals, schedules, and service flow

- Assist with special services and seasonal events, including church-wide gatherings and outreach opportunities

STUDENT MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (GRADES 6–12)

Relationships

- Build Gospel-centered relationships with students, investing in their spiritual formation

- Care for, invest in, and shepherd student ministry volunteers

- Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians regarding ministry vision, events, and student needs

Discipleship & Leadership

- Serve as a Christ-like spiritual role model for students and volunteers

- Recruit, train, and equip student ministry leaders, with particular emphasis on small group discipleship

- Develop, plan, and teach biblically sound and culturally relevant curriculum

- Serve as the primary teaching presence within the student ministry

Planning & Administration

- Oversee Sunday morning and Wednesday night student ministry gatherings

- Coordinate planning, preparation, communication, and execution of student ministry events

- Lead event planning for ministry events, hangouts, outreach opportunities, and camps/retreats

- Manage the student ministry budget and resources responsibly

CHURCH & STAFF COLLABORATION

- Work closely with the Lead Pastor in planning, prayer, and shared leadership of the church

- Collaborate regularly with the church secretary to support communication, scheduling, and ministry coordination

- Serve alongside and support the church board of deacons and trustees in unity and mutual respect

- Participate in the overall life, mission, and pastoral care of Mission Point Church

- Engage in outreach and relationship-building within the Mansfield community

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

- A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ

- A clear calling to pastoral ministry, worship leadership, and student discipleship

- Demonstrated ability to lead worship vocally and instrumentally

- Strong leadership, organizational, and relational skills

- Alignment with the mission, doctrine, and values of Mission Point Church

- Willingness to lead with humility, sacrifice, and a shepherd’s heart

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- A bachelor’s degree in Bible, Theology, or equivalent

- 1-3 years of vocational ministry experience

ABOUT MISSION POINT

Mission Point (formerly Cook Road Baptist Church) was established in 1970 and is a discipleship-minded, multi-generational church located in Mansfield, Ohio. The congregation is friendly, discipleship focused, and passionate about outreach. Mission Point holds firmly to biblical doctrine while remaining united in mission across stylistic and secondary differences. The church campus includes a sanctuary with the capacity to seat approximately 300, a gymnasium connected to a large teen worship space, multiple classrooms for children and adults, and a separate activity building. Mission Point currently offers Sunday School, Sunday morning worship, and Wednesday night services with dedicated children’s and student ministries.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

- Salary commensurate with experience/qualification

- Generous Vacation days, personal days, and sick days

- 403(b) Matching

- Semi-flexible work hours

Mission Point, formerly Cook Road Baptist Church, was established in 1970. The membership includes all age groups (young families, middle-aged couples, retirees, elderly) and is very friendly, mission-minded, and seeks outreach opportunities in the Mansfield community.

Our mission, “Love God, Love Others, and Make Disciples” keeps us focused on what matters most. While we hold firmly to our biblical doctrine and will never compromise the truth of God’s Word, we don’t let differences in style, preference, or other secondary issues distract us from our calling. We are passionate about loving people and reaching our community and the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Senior Pastor and Associate Pastor are supported by a dedicated and experienced board of deacons and trustees. The church facility is equipped with a sanctuary that comfortably seats 300 people, a gymnasium connected to a large teen worship space, multiple classrooms for both children and adults, and a separate activity building.

For the last two winter seasons, Mission Point has opened our facility to host the Upward Basketball ministry. Weekly worship services include a Sunday School hour for both children and adults, a Sunday morning service with a separate children’s ministry, Small Groups on Sunday evening, and a Wednesday night service with a separate children’s ministry. The Sunday morning worship service includes a time of praise and worship, blending contemporary songs of worship with some hymns, followed by the pastor’s message.