Assistant Pastor Youth and Worship - Watsontown, PA

Assistant Pastor for Youth and Worship (Full-Time)

Watsontown Alliance Church

Nestled in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, Watsontown offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to major employers and regional amenities. The area is known for its safe, family-friendly communities, affordable cost of living, and easy commute to larger hubs like Lewisburg, home to Bucknell University, and Williamsport, home to the Little League World Series. Residents enjoy beautiful countryside views, nearby hiking and fishing opportunities, nearby nationally top-rated Knoebles Amusement Resort, excellent schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home.

Youth Ministries (20-25 hrs./week):
The Assistant Pastor will primarily be responsible for recruiting, building, and developing a team and providing pastoral leadership for an annual youth program (6th-12th grade) and ensure a balanced disciple-making process. With a significant turn-over from a core group of graduating seniors, this role requires a passion for outreach.

Worship (15-20 hrs./week):
The Assistant Pastor will be responsible for the worship ministries of Watsontown Alliance Church. The role will include recruiting, building, developing, and overseeing the Praise Team and A/V Team. The purpose is to help create an environment that invites people to worship God in spirit and in truth. The worship style will aim toward contemporary worship with an appreciation and inclusion of historic, well-loved hymns.

Teaching (5 hrs./week):
The Assistant Pastor will be asked to teach for Sunday Morning Worship approximately 2-4 times a year.

See the full expectations and responsibilities.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree preferred. A Biblical or ministerial degree is strongly preferred.
• Must have Biblical knowledge and be theologically sound
• Previous experience in worship and/or youth (does not need to be from a paid position)
• Must be able to become licensed through the Christian and Missionary Alliance and supportive of the mission of the Alliance family

Personal Characteristics

• Spiritual Maturity: growing walk with Jesus evidenced in surrender and integrity
• Love for God and His church
• Is passionate to reach the next generation
• Loves to worship God and wants others to encounter Him
• Has a fun, humble, and energetic attitude
• Team oriented with a concern for the church's overall wellbeing
• Faithful, Available, & Teachable with a desire to grow and develop under the leadership of the Lead Pastor
• Is responsible and disciplined to accomplish goals without constant oversight
• Models a healthy work life balance

Compensation:
Full-time salary with benefits

Church Size: 165 Avg. Sunday Attendance

Church Mission:
For every man, woman, and child in the Watsontown region to become mature and multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ

Church History:
Founded in 1945, Watsontown Alliance Church is a Christ-centered family of believers intent on making disciples of all nations. The church longs for people to become believers who are loved by God to love others, made new to live new in Christ, and sought out to seek out the lost by the power of the Holy Spirit.