Associate Worship Pastor
Mountaintop is a vibrant, non-denominational church focused on helping people follow Jesus through authentic relationships, spiritual growth, and community outreach. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong worship and teaching, and emphasis on small groups, the church fosters a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven staff culture.
We are seeking a passionate and gifted Associate Worship Pastor to help lead Christ-centered, engaging worship experiences. Working closely with the Worship Pastor, this role involves planning and leading worship across Sunday services, student and college ministries, and special events. The ideal candidate is musically skilled, spiritually mature, tech-savvy, and relationally gifted—able to build strong volunteer teams and foster a culture of excellence, hospitality, and growth both on and off the stage.
Position overview:
This candidate will be a mission-minded Worship Pastor who is creative, collaborative, and aligned with the church’s outward-focused vision. This leader will design worship that reaches the unchurched and builds believers, blending traditional and creative elements—including secular music when fitting. The ideal candidate brings humility, theological depth, cultural awareness, and a passion for developing teams and volunteers.
The ideal candidate will:
Have Musical & Technical Ability
Plays guitar or keys, is a skilled vocalist, and can lead worship, as well as build tracks
Be a Team Player
Collaborates well in planning meetings
Be Spiritually & Theologically Aligned
Avoids prosperity gospel songs
Be Culturally Aware
Connects with a diverse congregation
Have Leadership Potential
Can grow with the church's future vision
key responsibilities:
Help plan and lead Sunday worship services
Provide both on-stage and behind-the-scenes leadership
Use tools like Ableton and vocal tracks to prepare teams
Care for volunteers and manage green room hospitality
Assist with stage design and production setup/teardown
Support student ministry worship as needed
Develop and disciple young worship leaders
Lead college worship services and teams
Recruit, train, and mentor college worship volunteers
Provide tech or worship support for special events
Adapt to roles like A/V, stage management, or musical support
How to Apply:
You can apply for this position directly through Shepherd Staff. Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above.