Bethel Baptist Church in Fairbanks, Alaska is searching for an Associate Pastor of Worship and Connections — a pastor who leads with both a shepherd’s heart and a musician’s skill. This is a genuinely hybrid role: roughly half pastoral ministry (preaching rotation, counseling, elder responsibilities, and general care of the congregation) and half worship and connections leadership (weekly service planning, team development, and overseeing the first-impressions ministry that helps guests find their way into community). The person who fills this role won’t just be handed a platform, they’ll be invited into a long-tenured, deeply relational staff team and trusted to help shape the next chapter of a healthy, missions-minded church. For someone who wants to put down roots in a place that takes both theology and people seriously, this is a rare opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Shepherding:

• Participate in the full duties of the pastoral staff, including preaching, counseling, weddings, and funerals.
• Serve as an elder in all capacities as detailed in the church bylaws.

Leading the Worship Ministry:

• Collaborate with other leaders to carry out the overall vision for corporate worship at Bethel.
• Plan the weekly service — selecting songs, arrangements, and ordering of the service.
• Recruit, train, organize, and shepherd the worship team and volunteers.
• Oversee all areas of production (audio, lighting, service management) to facilitate an experience of worship.
• Lead worship for special events including Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas Eve.

Overseeing the Connections Ministry:

• Work with the Welcome Coordinator to ensure guests are warmly welcomed and helped in finding a seat and navigating the church.
• Oversee the connections strategy — helping people move from attending to belonging.
• Help create and sustain a warm, welcoming atmosphere on Sunday mornings.

Administration:

• Manage selected church budget line items jointly agreed upon with the Business Board.