Job Description: Associate Pastor (Youth, Worship, Part time 20 hours) 

Position Overview

Real Life Church located in beautiful Bigfork, MT is seeking a passionate and dedicated Associate Pastor to lead our Youth Ministries with a secondary focus on Worship, Administrative and Social Media responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone who feels a calling towards ministry, especially in engaging with the next generation, while also nurturing a vibrant worship culture. This bi-vocational role offers a 3-bedroom parsonage as primary compensation with an additional small stipend.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Ministry

• Develop and lead youth programs designed to nurture spiritual growth and community among middle and high school-aged members.
• Plan events, retreats, and engaging activities that foster fellowship, discipleship, and spiritual development.
• Mentor and build relationships with youth, providing support and guidance in their walk with Christ.

Worship Ministry

• Lead and participate in the worship team in selecting songs, rehearsing, and executing weekly worship services.
• Foster a creative and inclusive worship environment that encourages the congregation to engage deeply in musical praise and worship.
• Collaborate with the lead pastor to ensure worship aligns with sermon themes and church vision.

Administrative and Social Media

• Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, communications, and record-keeping.
• Manage church social media presence to engage with the church community and the wider public, promoting events, services, and digital discipleship content.
• Assist with church-wide events and programs that might require additional administrative support.

Qualifications

• A strong call to ministry and a passion for working with youth and worship.
• Experience in youth ministry and/or worship leadership.  Ability to lead and organize programs effectively.
• Proficient in using social media platforms to promote church activities and engage with the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and congregation members.
• Able to be Licensed within the Christian and Missionary Alliance.        We will work with you to achieve this goal. 

Benefits

• Housing: 3-bedroom parsonage provided as part of the compensation package, utilities included.
• Stipend: Small stipend offered.
• Flexible work schedule to allow for supplementary employment.
• Opportunity for growth and development within a supportive church community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their experience and calling to ministry, and a short video of leading a worship session (if available) to Pastorzach@reallifemt.org.