Job opportunities

We strongly believe that the Gospel transforms lives, and we are passionate about bringing this restorative grace to the city of Lynden. If you share in this passion for ministry, we would love for you to join our team. The following job opportunities are available.

We are excited to invite you to explore ministry opportunities with us in Worship and Outreach. Please see below for ministry area descriptions. Do these areas speak to your passions and gifts? Sonlight is looking to combine these ministry areas for a full-time position that will join our gifted staff to serve our active congregation and community beyond.

To Apply: You can express interest here (ministry leader job application). In your cover letter, please indicate which ministry areas you are most passionate and gifted in. Candidates are encouraged to express interest until filled.

Worship
The primary focus of the Worship Pastor/Director of Sonlight is to help lead the congregation in worship that is Christ-centered, God glorifying, and reflects the gifts of God’s people. The Worship Pastor/Director oversees all volunteers involved in worship including the audio-visual team.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Collaborate with pastor and worship volunteers to craft biblical worship services which includes planning, communication, preparation of participants, and rehearsals.
• Participate with others in leading worship for Sunday services.
• Recruit and help develop musicians, vocalists, and other worship participants, including audio-visual technicians.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of livestream, recordings, and podcasts of worship services.
• Ensure that schedules are maintained for worship leaders, participants, and A-V volunteers.
• Partner with other staff in developing children and youth specific worship opportunities as needed.

Outreach
The primary focus of the Outreach Pastor/Director of Sonlight is to equip and assist the Sonlight congregation in developing relationships within the community and beyond that enable us to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Essential job responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and leadership for all outreach ministries.
• Recruit, train, and educate volunteers to actively engage in outreach ministries.
• Develop resources for individual and small group study on outreach/evangelism.
• Promote opportunities for the Sonlight community to engage in local, regional, and global mission opportunities.
• Intentionally follow up with non-member individuals or families who participate in Sonlight ministries.
• Develop and lead a congregational approach to engaging and enfolding new attenders and members.
• Participate and help to provide leadership to the Sonlight Missions Committee.