Full Time Worship & Youth

Edmonds, Washington · Full-time $55,000–$75,000 annually (based on experience)
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Location: Edmonds, Washington (in person) Schedule: Full-time — includes Sunday services, weekly youth gatherings, rehearsals, planning, and events

Compensation: $55,000–$75,000 annually (based on experience). Plus: housing allowance (for qualified pastoral candidates), healthcare stipend, paid vacation, and ministry conferences and continuing education support.

Reports to: Lead Pastor (works alongside church staff and volunteer ministry leaders)

Start timeline: Position open Now

Worship Leadership & Music Ministry (Approx. 50%)

• Worship planning & leadership — Plan and lead Sunday worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor; select biblically grounded, congregationally engaging music; lead rehearsals and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists; oversee service flow, transitions, and creative elements
• Team development — Recruit, mentor, and disciple worship team members; identify and train emerging leaders, including student musicians; build a culture of excellence and spiritual growth within the worship ministry
• Ministry coordination — Oversee worship-related technology teams (sound, slides, livestream); coordinate special services (Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, etc.)

Youth Ministry Leadership (Approx. 50%)

• Student discipleship & teaching — Lead and grow a vibrant middle and high school ministry; plan and teach weekly youth gatherings; develop student leaders and small group environments
• Events & outreach — Organize events, retreats, service projects, and camps; foster outreach to students in the Edmonds community
• Relational ministry — Build strong relationships with students and families; equip parents as primary spiritual influencers; provide pastoral care, mentorship, and discipleship

Worship Leadership & Music Ministry (Approx. 50%)

• Worship planning & leadership — Plan and lead Sunday worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor; select biblically grounded, congregationally engaging music; lead rehearsals and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists; oversee service flow, transitions, and creative elements
• Team development — Recruit, mentor, and disciple worship team members; identify and train emerging leaders, including student musicians; build a culture of excellence and spiritual growth within the worship ministry
• Ministry coordination — Oversee worship-related technology teams (sound, slides, livestream); coordinate special services (Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, etc.)

Youth Ministry Leadership (Approx. 50%)

• Student discipleship & teaching — Lead and grow a vibrant middle and high school ministry; plan and teach weekly youth gatherings; develop student leaders and small group environments
• Events & outreach — Organize events, retreats, service projects, and camps; foster outreach to students in the Edmonds community
• Relational ministry — Build strong relationships with students and families; equip parents as primary spiritual influencers; provide pastoral care, mentorship, and discipleship

After your first 6 months, you'll have:

• Sunday worship running consistently with a developing team of musicians and vocalists
• A healthy weekly rhythm for the middle and high school ministry
• Emerging student leaders — including student musicians — being identified and trained
• Strong relationships built with students, families, and the worship team
• Special services (Christmas, Easter, Good Friday) planned and executed well

We are seeking someone who:

• Loves the local church
• Has a heart for students and the next generation
• Values teamwork and collaboration
• Can balance creativity with structure
• Is self-motivated and dependable
• Desires long-term ministry investment

Spiritual & character

• Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Agreement with Edgewood Church's statement of faith
• Strong biblical teaching ability
• Relational warmth, humility, and leadership maturity
• Bible degree or equivalent

Edgewood Church is a Christ-centered, community-focused church in Edmonds, Washington, committed to biblical teaching, authentic worship, meaningful relationships, and local outreach. We desire to cultivate vibrant worship gatherings and a thriving youth ministry that equips students to follow Jesus for life. You won't just be filling a role here. You'll be part of shaping how this actually works.

To apply, email both office@ebc-edmonds.org and rharris@ebc-edmonds.org. Please include:

• Resume
• Brief testimony and philosophy of worship and youth ministry
• Video links of you leading worship
• References