Gate City Vineyard (GCV) is a welcoming, intergenerational Christian community of about 100 people located in Greensboro, NC, part of the vibrant Piedmont Triad region. Our mission is to build a strong, healthy, multicultural, Jesus-centered church where people engage with God, one another, and the world.

 

We are seeking a Spirit-led, relational, and mature individual to lead two vital ministries:

1. Worship Ministry – Overseeing and leading worship experiences that invite authentic encounters with the Holy Spirit and foster a culture of Christ-centered worship.

2. Youth Ministry – Discipling middle and high school students (6th–12th grade) while supporting their families

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This role requires strong leadership, musical ability, and a heart for both youth and worship ministry.

 

Position Qualifications

 

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates a strong, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a passion for ministry and a love for people.

• Possesses proven leadership skills for building and mentoring volunteer teams.

• Values diversity, creating inclusive spaces for worshipers and youth from all backgrounds.

• Embodies a teachable, team-player attitude with a servant’s heart.

• Communicates clearly and connects relationally with youth, families, and the congregation.

• Has strong vocal and instrumental proficiency (e.g., guitar, piano) to lead worship effectively.

• Shows creativity in worship planning, introducing diverse and Spirit-led worship experiences.

• Demonstrates familiarity with worship tools (e.g., Planning Center, ProPresenter) and sound systems.

• Has 3+ years of experience leading worship in a congregational setting

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Primary Responsibilities

Worship Ministry (15–20 hours/week)

• Plan, organize, and lead Sunday worship services that foster Spirit-led authentic encounters with God.

• Select Christ-centered, singable music and introduce diverse worship styles to engage the congregation.

• Lead worship vocally and instrumentally (e.g., guitar, piano) with a team-oriented mindset.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop volunteer musicians, vocalists, and production team members.

• Schedule and conduct worship rehearsals (Thursday nights) to ensure musical and technical excellence.

• Manage and use worship ministry tools (e.g., Planning Center, ProPresenter, SongSelect) and oversee sound/video systems and volunteers.

• Identify and develop youth worship team members, helping them transition to adult worship teams as they grow.

• Oversee the worship ministry budget and care for instruments and equipment

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Youth Ministry (15–20 hours/week)

• Cast vision, develop, and lead the youth ministry (6th–12th grade).

• Plan and teach age-appropriate, biblical curriculum at weekly youth meetings (Wednesdays) and other discipleship activities.

• Build relationships with youth, mentoring them to grow in their faith and encounter Jesus personally.

• Recruit, train, and encourage volunteers for youth ministry leadership.

• Plan and lead youth retreats, events, and trips (e.g., Vineyard Elemental retreat in February, Camp Vineyard in June). Oversee youth ministry budget.

• Collaborate with the Children’s Ministry leader to transition students into youth ministry.

• Equip and communicate with parents to support family discipleship.

• Follow GCV’s child and youth safety policies.

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Church Leadership Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and collaborate with church leadership for ministry planning.

• Engage in church-wide events, special services, and community outreach as needed.

• Actively participate in the life of Gate City Vineyard Church.

• Perform other church ministry duties as assigned by Lead Pastor

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What We Offer

• Flexible Hours: Sunday mornings, Wednesday youth meetings, and Thursday rehearsals required.

• Supportive Environment: Weekly mentoring connections with staff and leadership.

• Resources: Professional equipment and ministry budgets to grow both youth and worship ministries.

• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

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Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a worship sample to: Pastor Beth Graham at bethg@gatecityvineyard.com.

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