As part of The Gathering Staff, we demonstrate a growing faith in Jesus Christ.
We are mindful of being held to a higher standard of morality where we seek to Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God.
If you are unfamiliar with The Gathering we invite you to explore our website to learn more. We specifically encourage you to explore our sermon archive where you can learn more about our teachings and our positions on various social issues. Please note that our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion extends to all, including LGBTQ+ persons, and all staff are expected to share in that commitment.
Additionally, please review our mission, vision, and six practices as membership is a requirement for all staff members.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.
OPEN POSITIONS
Director of Missions
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Overview
The Director of Missions leads and shapes The Gathering’s local and global mission strategy, providing strategic leadership for mission initiatives, partnerships, and congregational engagement across multiple sites. Grounded in an intentional commitment to dignity, local leadership, and shared agency, this role prioritizes partnership and mutuality over doing for or directing others. The ideal candidate is a strategic, culturally competent, and relational leader who can imagine what’s next and lead with clarity and consistency.
The Director of Missions leads and shapes The Gathering’s local and global mission strategy, providing strategic leadership for mission initiatives, partnerships, and congregational engagement across multiple sites. Grounded in an intentional commitment to dignity, local leadership, and shared agency, this role prioritizes partnership and mutuality over doing for or directing others. The ideal candidate is a strategic, culturally competent, and relational leader who can imagine what’s next and lead with clarity and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Local Missions
- Provide vision, direction, and leadership for The Gathering’s overall local mission strategy, ensuring alignment with the church’s values and vision.
- Lead the continued development, growth, and execution of The Gathering’s primary local mission initiatives, coordinating logistics, partnerships, and volunteer engagement.
- Provide strategic leadership and supervision for The Literacy Partnership, supporting its leadership and honoring its distinct role and contribution within the community, while ensuring alignment with The Gathering’s broader mission strategy.
- Build and maintain strong, reciprocal relationships with schools, nonprofits, and community partners.
- Lead and oversee key church-wide service initiatives, including ServeSTL Sundays, The Gathering’s participation in local Pride festivals and LGBTQ+ community events, and internal service projects.
- Collaborate with staff to promote service opportunities and share stories of impact.
2. Global Missions
- Direct The Gathering’s global mission partnerships, with a focus on our long-standing work in Mozambique.
- Maintain relationships, communication, and accountability with international partners, ensuring shared expectations and mutual responsibility.
- Plan and lead overseas mission trips, primarily to Mozambique, in close partnership with local leadership and communities.
- Explore new global partnerships that are community-led, sustainable, and aligned with The Gathering’s mission values, as capacity and vision allow.
3. Leadership & Integration
- Align all mission efforts with The Gathering’s overall vision and ministry strategy.
- Manage the missions budget.
- Recruit, equip, and support volunteers and lay leaders across sites.
- Serve as a leading voice for the Christmas Eve and Easter generosity campaigns.
- Track and share mission outcomes through metrics, stories, and reporting.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Deep passion for justice, compassion, and community transformation.
- Proven experience in mission, nonprofit, or church-based service leadership.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Comfortable managing volunteers, events, and logistics across multiple sites.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, congregants, and external partners.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and digital communication tools.
- Experience navigating cross-cultural relationships with humility and cultural awareness.
- Cross-cultural experience or international missions background preferred.
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, salaried position (40 hours/week)
- Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities required for events and travel
- Benefits included per church policy (healthcare, retirement, time off, etc.)
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@gatheringnow.org
Associate Worship Leader (Part-Time)
Position Type: Part-Time (8–10 hours/week)
Position Summary
The Associate Worship Leader provides support to the worship ministry across all Gathering sites by filling in as a worship leader where needed. This role involves preparing and leading engaging worship experiences, fostering congregational participation and spiritual engagement, and contributing to the development of worship teams. The Associate Worship Leader collaborates with the Worship Pastor to ensure worship services reflect the church’s mission and values while maintaining a culture of excellence and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
Success Metrics
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Working Conditions
This part-time role requires approximately 8–10 hours per week, with flexibility to serve at different sites and services as needed.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.
Position Summary
The Associate Worship Leader provides support to the worship ministry across all Gathering sites by filling in as a worship leader where needed. This role involves preparing and leading engaging worship experiences, fostering congregational participation and spiritual engagement, and contributing to the development of worship teams. The Associate Worship Leader collaborates with the Worship Pastor to ensure worship services reflect the church’s mission and values while maintaining a culture of excellence and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Worship: Serve as the worship leader weekly on Sundays, providing engaging and authentic worship experiences.
- Plan and Prepare: Collaborate with the Worship Pastor to select and prepare music that aligns with the church’s vision.
- Rehearse and Equip Teams: Lead rehearsals and prepare bands and musicians for worship services, ensuring excellence and readiness.
- Volunteer Support: Assist in equipping and encouraging worship ministry volunteers at all sites, fostering growth and engagement.
- Technical and Creative Support: Contribute to the technical and creative elements of worship, including audio/visual support, coordinating volunteers, and enhancing worship experiences.
- Creative Contributions: Actively participate in Made New Creative initiatives to support innovation and creativity in worship.
Success Metrics
- Consistently high-quality worship experiences.
- Engagement and participation in worship increase across all sites.
- Teams of volunteers feel equipped, supported, and confident in their roles.
- Worship services reflect the church’s mission, vision, and values.
- Active participation in staff and creative team meetings.
Qualifications
Required:
- A deep and growing faith in Jesus and alignment with The Gathering’s mission and vision.
- Strong vocal and instrumental skills with the ability to lead worship authentically and effectively.
- Experience leading worship and managing worship teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility to fill in as needed at different sites.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with worship technology, including ProPresenter, Planning Center Online, and AVL systems.
- Experience in songwriting, music arranging, or programming with click tracks.
Working Conditions
This part-time role requires approximately 8–10 hours per week, with flexibility to serve at different sites and services as needed.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.