Worship and Young Adult Director First Evangelical Covenant Church

The Worship & Young Adult Director leads and nurtures both the worship life of First Evangelical Covenant Church and the spiritual formation of young adults (post–high school). This role invites the congregation into meaningful, Christ-centered worship while also helping young adults grow as disciples of Jesus through community, teaching, service, and outreach.

This individual serves both up front and behind the scenes—leading worship, developing teams, and planning services—while also building relational, engaging environments where young adults can deepen their faith and connection to the church. The Director collaborates closely with staff and pastors to cultivate a vibrant, unified worship culture and a thriving young adult ministry.

Worship Leadership & Planning

• Plan, lead and shape worship gatherings (music, Scripture, prayer, etc.) in collaboration with Senior Pastor
• Select songs that reflect sound theology and encourage participation
• Plan and help lead special services (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week)
• Organize weekly service elements and communication
• Support both contemporary and traditional worship expressions
• Oversee worship-related budget, instruments, and equipment

Worship Teams & Technical Oversight

• Lead and rehearse worship teams
• Recruit, schedule, and develop volunteers (musicians, vocalists, tech)
• Provide encouragement, care, and leadership development
• Build a healthy, collaborative team culture
• Support sound, slides, and livestream elements
• Ensure a consistent and quality worship experience
• Partner with the AV team

Young Adult Ministry Leadership

• Lead and coordinate ministry for young adults (first decade after high school)
• Create environments for discipleship, community, worship, outreach, and service
• Oversee Sunday gatherings, special events, and seasonal opportunities (retreats, mission trips, service projects)
• Help young adults grow into fully committed disciples who impact their world
• Encourage participation in the intergenerational life of the church

Teaching, Discipleship & Pastoral Care

• Provide engaging, biblically grounded teaching for young adults
• Offer spiritual guidance, mentorship, and care to young adults
• Help young adults grow in understanding and living out their faith
• Prioritize relational presence in both church and everyday settings

Volunteer & Leadership Development

• Recruit and develop leaders and volunteers for both worship and young adult ministry
• Equip others to disciple, mentor, and lead
• Foster a culture of shared leadership and spiritual growth
• Partner with church staff and ministry teams

Outreach, Engagement & Administration

• Foster a heart for evangelism and outreach among young adults
• Create pathways for people at different stages of faith
• Stay aware of young adult culture and needs
• Help set vision, goals, and direction for young adult ministry
• Provide organizational and budget oversight
• Communicate ministry updates with church leadership

Collaboration & Church Life

• Participate in staff meetings and worship planning
• Work closely with the Senior Pastor on worship and ministry integration
• Collaborate with the Next Generation team and other ministries
• Support worship and relational elements of church-wide events

Relationships

• Reports to the Senior Pastor
• Works closely with church staff and ministry leaders
• Oversees worship-related staff and volunteers (AV team, choir, tech, etc.)
• Collaborates with the Next Generation team
• Partners with leadership teams to shape vision for worship and young adult ministry

Qualifications

• Strong Christian faith and love for worship and discipleship
• Passion for young adults and their spiritual formation
• Experience leading worship and young adult or youth ministry
• Musical skill (vocal and/or instrumental)
• Ability to teach, mentor, and build relationships
• Proven ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteers
• Organized, proactive, and collaborative
• Familiarity with worship planning and tech tools (e.g., Planning Center, ProPresenter)
• Basic understanding of sound and production
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Alignment with the mission and values of FirstCovGR and the ECC
• Ability to manage time and work independently
• Willingness to complete a background check and follow child safety policies
• Active participant in the life of the church, with a visible Sunday presence

This position is full-time. A computer will be provided (computer will remain church property).

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