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Sep 26, 2022  
Church Music Director
This Christian job is no longer available, however, you can find many open ministry jobs, church jobs, and pastor jobs by clicking here .   Pilgrim Congregational Church UCC, in Nashua, NH, is accepting applications for a Music Director who will work with the minister to plan a varied program of traditional to modern music.  This position requires playing at every Sunday service and at special services such as our evening Christmas Eve service.  The position requires approximately 4 hours per week including rehearsals with an adult choir (Sept – June) held prior to each Sunday service.  The position includes one paid Sunday off per quarter. We seek a person with a wonderful and enthusiastic personality to play the Grand Piano and pipe organ (2 manual, 25 rank) and to work with our volunteer adult choir.  Please email resumes to nashuapilgrimucc@gmail.com with a subject line of Music Search Committee or alternatively you may mail your...
Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC Nashua, NH, USA Part time
Jan 13, 2026  
Director of Children and Family Ministries Featured
$55,000 - $61,000 yearly
Director of Children and Family Ministries St. John's Presbyterian Church 11000 West National Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064 $55,000 - $61,000 a year  - Full-time Full job description St. John’s, in the heart of West LA, is seeking a full time Director to lead our program for children from infants to 5th grade and their families. We are a supportive, diverse church desiring to nurture our children’s faith and outreach to the neighborhood including our on-campus nursery school and elementary school next door. If you like a challenge, are passionate to see God’s kingdom expand, want to be part of renewal, see yourself as a harvester of ripe fruit and can develop mature believers, we want you! We want a creative leader with initiative who wants to build a bigger light on a hill in our hometown. Reports to:   Pastor/Head of Staff and Growing in Faith Commission Works with:   Student & Youth...
St. John's Presbyterian Church Los Angeles, CA, USA Full time
Jan 08, 2026  
Disciple Making Minister Featured
$70,000 - $90,000 yearly
Mission Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd Fremont, CA 94539 510-490-0696 www.missionmethodistchurch.org About the Role Mission United Methodist Church is seeking a Disciple Making Minister to focus on Leadership Development and the Next Generation.  If you have a heart for helping people of all ages grow in their walk with Jesus Christ, we would love to connect with you. We're a warm, welcoming congregation that loves worshiping together, serving our community, and growing in grace.  We're looking for a leader with a passion for spiritual formation, leadership development, and engaging the next generation in meaningful discipleship and service. The Disciple Making Minister will help our church live out its mission by guiding people into deeper faith, equipping leaders, and creating a culture of disciples who make disciples. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead a clear pathway for discipleship and spiritual growth for all ages....
Mission United Methodist Church Fremont, CA, USA Full time
Jan 08, 2026  
Minister Featured
$60,000 - $80,000 yearly
Duties and responsibilities of the MinisterJan2026_files Why Accept a Call as Pastor Jan2026_files   As a Congregational church, Meadowbrook traces its roots to the Pilgrims: the mothers and fathers of Congregationalism moved from early 17th-century England to the “new” world in pursuit of religious freedom. Those daring people believed they should be free to interpret scriptures for themselves and do so responsibly. Like the Mayflower, each Congregational church is its own ship, autonomous and self-governing. We are not bound by any formal statement of faith or creed. We promote study and reflection that strengthen minds and soften hearts. Our sacraments are open to all because God affirms, loves, and welcomes all. Just as the Pilgrims had a compact, our community of faith is brought together by a  covenant  — a promise to serve God by Jesus the Christ’s light and support one...
Meadowbrook Congregational Church Novi, MI, USA Full time
Nov 23, 2025  
Senior Pastor Featured
$92,000 yearly
  Senior Pastor – Maranatha Church of God (Portland, OR) Full-Time | Portland, Oregon Meet Maranatha Church of God Maranatha Church of God is a historic congregation that has long embraced a diverse and multicultural community. While shaped by its African-American heritage, the church values welcoming people from every background and seeks to restore the rich diversity it has experienced in years past. Located in Portland, Oregon, Maranatha has faithfully served for decades through heartfelt worship, biblical teaching, and a strong community presence. The church is entering a new season of revitalization. It is prayerfully seeking a Christ-centered, relational, and visionary Senior Pastor to lead them into a vibrant future of spiritual growth, generational engagement, and renewed ministry development. Church Overview Snapshot...
Maranatha Church of God Portland, OR, USA Full time
Nov 16, 2025  
Music Director Featured
St Joseph Church Music Director – Job Description   The Parish Music Director serves as a vital steward of the liturgical life of the parish, fostering prayerful worship through sacred music. This role combines musical excellence with pastoral sensitivity, supporting the spiritual life of the community through organ performance, choir leadership, and vocal ministry. Key Responsibilities Liturgical Music Planning & Performance Select and perform appropriate organ music for all scheduled liturgies: Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM All Catholic holy days of obligation and major liturgical celebrations (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Holy Week) Provide music for parish sacramental celebrations and special liturgies, including: Confirmations First Communions Weddings (as scheduled) Funerals (as scheduled) Coordinate with clergy to ensure music aligns with liturgical themes and...
St Joseph Church Vernon, CT, USA Part time
Nov 01, 2025  
Director of Congregational Engagement Featured
The Director will foster faith formation in congregation members from preschool age through high school by encouraging participation in the worship life and ministries of the congregation. The Director will partner with the pastor, lay leaders, volunteers, families, and staff to cultivate a Christ-centered, inclusive, life-giving ministry and will provide opportunities for relationship building, serving, and mission. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to reimagine and revitalize a core area of congregational life with the goal of expanding youth and family ministry.
Trinity Lutheran Church Oak Lawn, IL, USA Part time
Oct 31, 2025  
Assistant Director of Kids Ministry Featured
$15.00 - $20.00 hourly
At Lakewood Methodist Church, our Kids Ministry exists to guide children and their families into a lifestyle centered around Jesus. We believe every child should know God loves them. As our church family continues to grow, so does our opportunity to reach more kids and families with the good news of Jesus.   We’re seeking a passionate and caring  Assistant Director of Kids Ministry  to help us create meaningful discipleship experiences, support our exceptional volunteers, and foster a ministry where faith takes root and flourishes. The ideal candidate is someone who loves Jesus deeply, connects easily with children and families, and thrives in a team environment. They are creative, organized, and ready to serve with a joyful heart—helping kids discover who God is and how much He loves them.
Lakewood Methodist Church Houston, TX, USA Part time
Oct 25, 2025  
Youth Ministries Lead Featured
Youth Ministries Lead Location:  Freshwater Community Church Position Type:  Full-Time, Salaried Exempt Reports To:  Family Ministries Pastor ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the Role Freshwater Community Church in Wadsworth, OH, is seeking a passionate and relational  Youth Ministries Lead  to oversee and grow our youth ministry. This person will create a safe, nurturing, and spiritually enriching environment for students in the 7th – 12th grade, helping them become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who impact the world. The ideal candidate is a gifted leader and discipler with a heart for students and families, capable of equipping volunteer leaders, developing strategic ministry plans, and fostering spiritual growth within Generation Now (The Church of Today and Tomorrow)....
Freshwater Community Church Wadsworth, OH, USA Full time
Jan 12, 2026  
Youth Pastor
$54,900 yearly
Position Title:  Youth Pastor Church Name:  Bethel Baptist Church Location:  Prosperity, South Carolina Ministry Size:  101 to 150 people Employment Type:  Full-Time Reports To:  Senior Pastor Bethel Baptist Church , founded in 1840, is a warm and loving rural community church in  Prosperity, South Carolina , near the shores of Lake Murray. With deep historical roots, we are committed to helping our community flourish and to being a shining light for the gospel of Jesus Christ for generations to come. We are seeking a  Youth Pastor  to lead and disciple middle and high school students under the supervision of the Senior Pastor while partnering with parents to support faith development at home. This role works closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership to strengthen youth ministry and equip the congregation for family discipleship. Candidates should be passionate about guiding youth, fostering spiritual growth, and building strong connections with families and...
Bethel Baptist Church Prosperity, SC, USA Full time