Youth and Worship Pastor Fairfield Christian Church

Church Name:
Fairfield Christian Church
Address: 1476 E 400 S
City:
Kokomo
State:
Indiana
Zipcode: 46902
Average Attendance: 170
Church Website:
Full Name:
Kyle Arnold
Phone:
Email: kyle.arnoldrch

The Youth and Worship Pastor is a dual-role ministry leader responsible for shepherding the next generation and leading the church family into authentic worship. This individual will oversee the spiritual growth and discipleship of middle and high school students, as well as direct the worship ministry through music, media, and creative arts. The ideal candidate is passionate about reaching young people with the Gospel, developing leaders, and cultivating Christ-centered, Spirit-led worship experiences.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of student ministry (grades 6–12), including weekly gatherings, small groups, discipleship, retreats, camps, and outreach.
• Develop and implement a discipleship strategy that equips students to follow Jesus, grow in their faith, and engage in serving.
• Recruit, train, and equip volunteer leaders and parents to partner in student ministry.
• Provide pastoral care to students and families, offering support through mentoring, counseling, and presence at key events.
• Create engaging teaching that connect biblical truth to students’ everyday lives.
• Plan and lead student mission opportunities and service projects.

• Provide vision and direction for the church’s worship ministry in alignment with the overall mission of the church.
• Plan, prepare, and lead weekly worship services that foster authentic, Christ-centered worship.
• Recruit, equip, and disciple musicians, vocalists, and tech/media volunteers.
• Select and arrange music that is biblically sound, theologically rich, and culturally relevant.
• Oversee worship technology, including sound, video, lighting, and livestream (as applicable).
• Encourage creativity in the use of arts, media, and other worship expressions.

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, with a growing relationship evidenced by lifestyle and character.
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith and mission.
• A shepherd’s heart with a passion for discipling youth and leading people in worship.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Musical and vocal ability with proficiency in at least one instrument (guitar, piano, etc.).
• Experience in leading worship teams and working with technology/media in a church setting.
• Relevant ministry experience (student ministry and/or worship ministry) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, worship, or related field (or equivalent ministry experience).

• Live a life consistent with the qualifications of a pastor/elder as outlined in Scripture (1 Timothy 3, Titus
  1).
• Demonstrate humility, teachability, and a team-oriented spirit.
• Maintain healthy boundaries and personal spiritual disciplines.
• Partner with the other staff in the overall ministry of the church.
• Serve as a visible and active member of the congregation.

Full‑time salary commensurate with experience and education.
Opportunities for professional development and ministry growth.
Highly flexible PTO. We push hard for certain periods of time, and encourage rest when necessary and/or desired. Your official description will state 2 Weeks of PTO, but the staff will often be given additional days and time off as necessary. If you work hard and show devotion to your sphere of ministry, you will be allotted as much time as necessary for rest and family.

FCC Kokomo has recently undergone staffing transitions due to the retirement of the long‑term pastor. While the legacy of the church remains in place, a fresh vision has brought in a significant number of new families into our fellowship. We recently transitioned from doing two distinct services (traditional and contemporary), to a single blended service. As part of that transition, we have invested heavily in updating software, sound, and even instruments (moving from a drum cage to a high‑end electric set).

We have a strong team in place, and have recently benefited from…