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Gilbert Weekend Producer

Gilbert, AZ ยท On-site

$120K - $122K/yr

Gilbert Weekend Co-Producer/Programming Coordinator Campus: Gilbert Reports To: Programming Pastor Status: Part-Time - 12 hrs/week (Sundays required) Position Summary : The Weekend Co-Producer ...

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How much do co pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for co pastor in the United States is $60,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Co Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectCo PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires theological degree, pastoral certificationSimilar credentials, often with additional specialization
Work EnvironmentShared leadership in church services and programsSupports lead pastor, may oversee specific ministries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in churches with multiple pastors sharing responsibilitiesCommon in churches with a hierarchy of pastoral staff

Both Co Pastors and Associate Pastors usually hold similar credentials and work within church environments. The main difference is that a Co Pastor shares equal leadership with the lead pastor, while an Associate Pastor typically supports and assists the lead pastor, often overseeing specific ministries or programs.

How do Co Pastors typically divide responsibilities and ensure effective collaboration within a church leadership team?

Co Pastors often share the leadership of a congregation by dividing core responsibilities according to their strengths and areas of expertise. This collaboration may involve alternating preaching duties, jointly leading strategic planning, or one focusing on pastoral care while the other manages administrative functions. Regular communication and mutual respect are essential to prevent overlaps or misunderstandings. Successful Co Pastor teams establish clear decision-making processes and often meet weekly to align on ministry goals, ensuring a unified vision for the congregation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Co Pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Co Pastor, you need a solid background in theology, pastoral care, and leadership, often supported by a seminary degree or equivalent ministerial training. Familiarity with church management software, digital communication tools, and event planning platforms is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse congregations and staff are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure that a Co Pastor can provide spiritual guidance, manage church operations, and foster a supportive, engaged community.

What are co pastors?

Co pastors are two or more individuals who share the responsibilities and leadership roles of pastoring a church. Instead of having a single senior pastor, the church is led collaboratively, with co pastors working together in areas such as preaching, teaching, counseling, and administration. This model allows for a balance of gifts and perspectives, often leading to more inclusive decision-making and shared workload. Co pastors may divide duties based on their strengths or rotate responsibilities, depending on the needs of the congregation.
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Infographic showing various Co Pastor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $60,902 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Pastor/Director Worship Arts

Grace Fellowship Church

Lutherville Timonium, MD โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 hours ago


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About Grace Fellowship Church

Grace Fellowship Church exists to help people know and follow Jesus Christ. We are committed to biblical teaching, authentic community, and developing leaders who serve the mission of the church. Our culture values spiritual maturity, humility, teamwork, and excellence as we create environments where people encounter God and grow in their faith.

Position Summary

The Pastor/Director of Worship Arts provides spiritual, musical, creative, and strategic leadership for Worship Arts and Production at Grace Fellowship Church. This role blends pastoral shepherding with ministry direction, requiring a leader who is both musically proficient and capable of leading worship environments from the platform and through others.

The leader ensures worship gatherings are theologically grounded, musically excellent, and spiritually engaging, while aligned with the vision of the Lead Pastor. They develop people, builds systems, and cultivates a healthy ministry culture that multiplies leaders and sustains excellence across campuses.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Spiritual and Pastoral Leadership

  • Provide pastoral care, discipleship, and spiritual oversight for worship and production leaders
  • Foster a culture of spiritual health, humility, and unity across teams
  • Ensure theological integrity in all worship elements
  • Participate in pastoral duties as assigned (care, weddings, funerals, crisis response)

Worship Experience Leadership

  • Lead the planning and execution of weekend worship gatherings
  • Design service flow in collaboration with teaching and production teams
  • Ensure excellence across in-person and online environments
  • Provide musical direction, shaping song selection, arrangements, and execution
  • Regularly lead or co-lead worship, modeling both musical and spiritual leadership
  • Oversee rehearsal strategy to ensure preparedness, engagement, and excellence


Leadership Development

  • Recruit, train, and develop volunteer and staff leaders
  • Build sustainable leadership pipelines across all campuses
  • Coach campus worship leaders and key team members
  • Create a culture of multiplication where leaders develop leaders

Creative and Strategic Alignment

  • Partner with the Creative Director to shape cohesive worship environments
  • Align worship, production, and creative elements with the Lead Pastors vision
  • Lead planning for key services and events (e.g., Christmas, Easter, vision gatherings)

Team and Systems Leadership

  • Lead and develop Worship Arts staff
  • Build systems, structures, and rhythms that support healthy ministry growth
  • Oversee planning, rehearsals, and execution processes


Success Outcomes

  • Worship and production teams demonstrate strong spiritual health, unity, and engagement
  • Volunteer pipeline grows, with clear pathways for onboarding and development
  • Weekend worship gatherings are consistently executed with clarity, musical excellence, and spiritual impact
  • Worship, production, and teaching are visibly aligned across all services and campuses
  • Sustainable systems are in place that reduce burnout and increase leadership capacity

Candidate Criteria

  • Demonstrates a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Aligns fully with the theology, mission, and values of Grace Fellowship Church
  • Leads with humility, emotional maturity, and strong relational intelligence
  • Proven ability to lead both people and systems effectively
  • Strong communicator, team builder, and culture shaper
  • Able to balance pastoral care with executional excellence

Education and Experience

  • Experience leading worship in a church of similar size or complexity
  • Experience developing leaders in a multi-team or multi-campus environment preferred
  • Strong musical proficiency, including vocal leadership and the ability to lead congregational worship with confidence and clarity
  • Instrumental proficiency preferred (e.g., guitar, keys, or similar)
  • Working knowledge of production environments (audio, lighting, video)
  • Formal ministry training or ordination preferred but not required
  • Must submit video samples of leading worship in a live congregational setting (required for consideration)

Working Hours and Conditions

Business Hours/Exceptions

This position is full time with various hours, including evenings and weekends as required by ministry needs. Additional hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required during designated all-church events, including Christmas, Easter, and Fall Launch.

Working Environment

Church office and worship environments; fast-paced, team-oriented ministry setting



Travel Requirements and Expectations

Occasional offsite meetings and periodic travel for training, conferences, professional development, or multi-campus support may be required.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This job description outlines primary responsibilities, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as ministry needs and opportunities arise.

For more information about Grace Fellowship Church, please visit our website at www.gfc.org.