Position Description

Position Title: Worship Pastor

Department: Worship & Creative

Reports To: Executive Pastor - Worship & Creative

Employee Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Central Campus

Date: September 2025

Purpose:

To lead and develop the worship ministry of Definition Church in alignment with the culture, mission and vision of the church.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Lead Definition Church, staff, and teams into a passionate encounter with God both in church experiences and in their everyday lives.
Provide oversight, structure and development for both the worship staff and worship teams of Definition Church
Plan, organize and lead worship for weekend experiences along with the other worship staff and in conjunction with creative and ministry teams
Recruit and develop leaders and teams for weekend worship experiences and other ministry areas like college and youth environments.
Lead and develop both the practical and spiritual aspects of worship for both the worship staff and worship team members
Provide direction and oversight for music selection and team standards

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Solid biblical and theological knowledge surrounding worship
Proficient in playing at least one instrument, preferably guitar or piano
Ability to communicate with and develop other musicians including giving gentle, but direct feedback
Experience using Click and Tracks
4-5 years of experience leading in worship ministry
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proven track record of building and developing teams
Strong working knowledge of Planning Center (Services) and Ableton

Personal Requirements:

A passionate worshiper with a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus
In agreement with Definition Church's statement of faith
Willingness to be actively engaged in all aspects of church life
Possess great integrity and quality of character
Ability to perform well with limited supervision and follow projects from concept to completion
Positive, "can do" approach; possesses the heart of a servant
Teachable and humble, with a willingness to ask for help when needed
Willingness to be challenged and to learn new skills and techniques
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-capacity environment
Strong team player that is enthusiastic and enjoys people
Ability to take constructive criticism from staff and be willing to make needed changes
Personal commitment to professionalism, credibility, excellence, and innovation
Must pass a background check

Time Requirements:

The Worship Pastor position is a full-time position and work hours should be in alignment with what is notated in the staff handbook. Involvement in a group and attendance in Sunday experiences are also required.

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