Job Opportunities

It’s Not a Job, It’s a Calling

Thank you for exploring the current church job openings within Converge MSC churches.

We recognize that Pastoral Placement and searching for a new ministry position are more than a job hunt. It is a spiritual and personal journey of discernment. Our desire is not only to help you find a church job, but to help you find a place where you can live out your calling and flourish in life and ministry.

We partner with local churches across Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia. These churches represent a wide range of ministry contexts including urban, suburban, small town, and rural communities. Open positions often include lead pastor roles, student pastor roles, associate pastor roles, executive pastor roles, worship pastor roles, campus pastor roles, and other specialized ministry roles.

If you have a heart for missions or feel called to church planting, we would also love to talk with you. Converge MSC has a growing movement of planters in our region and missionaries working throughout the Caribbean, and we can help guide you through that pathway as well.

If you are exploring pastoral employment, ministry leadership opportunities, or church staff roles, we invite you to review the openings listed and connect with us. We look forward to helping you discover where God may be leading you next.

If you're a Converge church, you can submit your job post here.

Senior / Lead Pastoral Roles

Other Ministry Positions

The Youth Pastor will provide spiritual leadership to the next generation of disciples.

Key Responsibilities (Core Focus):
1. Teach & Disciple the Next Generation
• Teach Scripture to children and youth with clarity and faithfulness— (2 Timothy 4:2)
• Encourage young people to grow in personal faith
2. Equip Families
• Support and encourage parents in discipling their children— Ephesians 6:4)
3. Develop Volunteers
• Recruit and equip volunteers for children’s and youth ministry— (2 Timothy 2:2)
4. Provide Ministry Oversight
• Ensure children’s and youth ministries are organized, safe, and aligned with the church’s mission of “To know Christ, grow in faith, go make him known.”— (1 Corinthians 14:40)
5. Secondary Responsibilities (Develop Over Time):
• Strengthen community outreach to youth and families— (Matthew 28:19–20)
• Introduce tools or systems that improve communication and organization
• Develop additional programs or events as ministry grows

Qualifications:
Required:
• A clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 4:12)
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith
• Ability to teach and apply Scripture faithfully (2 Timothy 2:15)
• A heart for discipling the next generation and their families.
• A man who exemplifies the qualifications of a Biblical Elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7)

Preferred (not required):
• Bible training (formal or informal)
• Experience in children’s or youth ministry (paid or volunteer)
• Experience leading or organizing volunteers

Personal Character:
• Spiritually maturing and committed to prayer (Colossians 4:2)
• Humble, teachable, and team-oriented (Philippians 2:3–4)
• Faithful and dependable in ministry (Luke 16:10)

Schedule & Commitment:
• Sunday morning participation required (teaching and/or ministry leadership) (Hebrews 10:25)
• Weekly ministry involvement (including some evenings as needed)
• Participation in regular staff or leadership meetings

Vision & Growth Opportunities:
• Shape and strengthen the church’s ministry to the next generation.
• Help develop new ministry initiatives as the church grows
• Create new opportunities in a community that is hungry for ministry where there is none
• Grow personally in ministry skills, leadership, and theological understanding (2 Timothy 1:6–7 — God develops gifts over time)

How to apply

Please send a cover letter (brief introduction) and resume to staffing@leafriverbaptist.orgYour cover letter should include a basic testimony and general church attendance and employment history.

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Student Worship Development

Build, lead, and grow a thriving student worship ministry in 1^st&2^nd, 3^rd&4^th, and 5^th&6^th grade environments.
Disciple students in both spiritual formation and worship leadership.
Develop and mentor teams consisting of elementary, middle/high school students, and adult leaders.
Maintain accurate records of student participation, grade levels, and service preferences.
Onboard new team members, including systems setup and required documentation.

Sunday Worship Leadership

Plan, oversee, and execute age-appropriate worship experiences across all NextGen worship environments (1^st&2^nd, 3^rd&4^th, and 5^th&6^th grade rooms).
Schedule and coordinate student and adult leaders using Planning Center.
Select songs, prepare service elements, and manage presentation software (ProPresenter).
Communicate weekly with students and parents to ensure preparedness and participation.
Provide training resources (audio recordings, motion videos, choreography).
Support and lead worship in various environments every Sunday.

Kids Choir & Special Worship Events

Coordinate Kids’ Choir participation for special events and services (Easter & Christmas).
Lead worship planning and execution for Summer Blast.
Manage all communications, sign-ups, rehearsals, and volunteer coordination.
Oversee check-in/check-out processes and parent communication.

Thursday Night Development (for students in grades 3–12)

Lead weekly worship development gatherings.
Teach both spiritual (“heart”) and practical worship principles.
Create a low-pressure environment for students to grow in confidence and ability.
Facilitate rehearsals, skill-building exercises, and team development.

Development Focus

Spiritual Formation (“Heart”)

Cultivate a lifestyle of personal worship.
Teach biblical foundations of worship.
Train students in leading prayer, calls to worship, and creating meaningful worship moments.
Emphasize discipleship and spiritual growth.

Practical Skills

Worship leading techniques (vocals, stage presence, engagement).
Movement and choreography as expressions of worship.
Microphone technique and communication skills.
Teamwork, preparation, and constructive feedback.
Awareness of tone and flow within worship services.

Additional Growth Opportunities

Build partnerships with partner churches (through Lilly Grant) for collaborative worship development.

Qualifications

Strong passion for worship and next-generation ministry.
Experience in worship leading and/or music ministry.
Ability to lead, disciple, and develop both students and adults.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
High administrative proficiency with tools such as Planning Center, Microsoft Office, and Rock RMS.
Team-oriented mindset with a heart for collaboration.

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How to apply

Apply here: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/heartland-church-next-gen-worship-coordinator-01c3082b-c75e-4271-ba7d-3636d3bc4ae5

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