Nonprofit | Presbyterian Church in America
2640 Oakview Terrace
Maplewood, MO 63143
https://justchurchjobs.com/job/1035/director-of-worship-and-youth
Full-Time
Posted: Feb 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 26, 2026
Description
SUMMARY
Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship (PCA in St. Louis, MO) is seeking to hire a full-time director of youth and worship ministry. The Director of Youth and Worship will lead our 6th–12th grade students and oversee music and volunteers on Sunday morning. This position is ordainable, but ordination in the PCA is not required.
SALARY
$60–70k | 40hrs/wk
EXPECTATIONS
Student Ministry: Develop the disciple-making ministry to youth. Help integrate students into church life and prepare them for continued church involvement after graduation. Oversee small groups, plan trips, meet with students, and recruit volunteers. Help our students experience the love of Christ and develop a love for God’s Word.
Relationships: Know the sheep. Become a student of our covenant children. Learn their interests and important details of their lives. Memorize their names. Provide spiritual care and counsel. Involve other adults in the discipleship of our students.
Administration: This role requires good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in computer literacy, Google Suite, graphic design, and Planning Center. Manage ministry budgets.
Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with parents, elders, volunteers, and staff. Coordinate with other ministry leaders.
Music Leading: Serve as the chief musician on Sunday mornings. Run rehearsals, utilize the gifts of the body, and chart songs. Lead special services like Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas Eve.
Music Administration: Post sermon recordings on a weekly basis. Create ProPresenter slides for Sunday morning. Print charts for musicians and fill binders. Schedule worship leaders and musicians on Planning Center each quarter.
Team Leadership: Recruit and train teams of disciple-makers for the youth and children’s ministries who will assist with planning and leadership of these ministries.
Spiritual Formation: Participate in a variety of communal spiritual formation practices at Crossroads as schedule allows (morning prayer, Bible studies, community groups, discipleship groups).
JOB BALANCE
60% – Youth Ministry (6th-12th)
40% – Worship Admin
EXPERIENCE
• B.A. Degree
• 2+ years of youth and worship leading experience
TO APPLY
To apply for this job, please apply at https://justchurchjobs.com/apply/1035/director-of-worship-and-youth
Please send the following:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Teaching/preaching recording (video or audio)
• Audio recording leading 2 hymns or choruses
Salary: $60K-$89K
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned Faith & Commitment: The candidate exhibits a deep faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of His church. He is eager to feed himself with the gospel of grace so that he might feed others. In the handling of God’s Word, he is theologically informed and understands how a Biblical worldview shapes all of life.
Servant-Hearted Leadership: Compassionate, humble, and willing to serve others in the unseen and ordinary ways that make up our daily lives.
Integrity: Strong moral character and commitment to upholding biblical principles as a role model for others.
Loves People: The ideal candidate genuinely loves all kinds of people and shows no partiality. He enjoys the very ordinary work of relationship building. The candidate should be friendly, tactful, and work well with others.
Discipleship: A passion for mentoring people in their various stages of faith and inviting them to submit every area of their lives to Jesus’ rule.
Musician: Experienced worship leader. Plays one or more instruments. Skilled vocalist, able to sing melody and harmony. Able to lead alone or with a band.
Teacher: A growing theologian and gifted communicator. Able to express biblical truths to a diverse audience and relate appropriately with the next generation. A cultural exegete.
Administration: Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. He demonstrates proficiency in computer literacy, Google Suite, social media management, graphic design, and scheduling.
Communication: Skilled at written and verbal communication.
How to Apply
Primary Contact: Search Team
Email: annamaria+crossroads@justchurchjobs.com
Phone: 314-644-0030
Apply Online: View