Campus Worship Pastor

Upward Christian Fellowship) • Full-time • Remote (Flat Rock, NC, US) • 2w ago

Reports To: Weekend Services Director

PURPOSE

To lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ using music, media, and the arts thereby cultivating environments where life change and lasting impact can take place.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership of Staff and Volunteer Teams

Success in this role will be best accomplished by prioritizing an investment in ministry leaders. The Campus Worship Pastor is responsible for creating an environment that attracts, develops and empowers the leaders providing ministry programming in the worship and creative arts ministry by:

Worship Coordination:

To be responsible for leading the worship ministry at Upward West Henderson Campus to an ever-increasing level of worship engagement and excellence.
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, organize the praise and worship team in all services.
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, organize weekly practices for the praise and worship vocalists and musicians.
To oversee the set up and tear down of the worship experience at the Upward West Henderson Campus.

To ensure the supervision of the maintenance of all musical instruments.
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, organize and maintain a library of church music.
To give priority to developing team leaders and worship leaders. This includes coaching on-platform leaders and weekend hosts.
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, create and lead the processes of planning, preparing and executing reliably excellent, and strategically aligned weekend services. This includes partnering with the service planning team on message series planning and overseeing planning and debrief processes.
To meet monthly with the Worship/Arts team to disciple, plan, troubleshoot, strategize, and cast vision on behalf of the Worship and Arts ministry.
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, prepare the order of service each week in conjunction with the Service Planning Team
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, plan and implement services with a Christmas and Easter emphasis each year.
To give priority to onboarding new people onto the Worship ministry.
To help ensure the mentorship and guidance of the ministry and ministry leaders in both Upward Students and Upward Kids as it pertains to worship ministry, tech, and creative elements.
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, help coordinate additional services held on campus including Worship Nights, Seasonal Events, Funerals, etc. as needed.
To address any conflict or drama with a Matthew 18 spirit and honor our value of Authentic Relationships.

Production Team Coordination:

In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, give priority to developing team leaders over all areas. This includes coaching behind the scenes production teams.
In coordination with the Weekend Services Director, direct the technical team to ensure excellence in all services.
To stay abreast of new software/equipment developments and implement them in coordination with the Weekend Services Director.
To assist in computer work and repair associated with the control booth.
To secure estimates for improvements relating to technical equipment.
To maintain all equipment associated with the technical department. All repairs must be made in a timely manner to insure continued excellence.

As a Church Staff Member:

Carry out the vision of the Lead Pastor and the Leadership of Upward Christian Fellowship.
Establish and maintain good relationships within the church body.
Set quarterly and annual goals in conjunction with the Weekend Services Director.
Submit an annual budget to the Weekend Services Director.
Keep expenses within budget each year.
Keep regular work schedule; Monday through Thursday from 8:30 until 4:00 each day.
Be available by phone to the Lead and/or Executive Pastor at all times during office hours and service times.
Be available to assist in funerals and weddings at the request of the Lead and/or Executive Pastor.
Attend regular one-on-one development meetings with the Weekend Services Director.
Develop and maintain metrics reports, where applicable, in regards to volunteer engagement and participation. Reports shall be submitted monthly to the Executive Pastor.
Attend staff planning/prayer meetings.
Assist in telephone support at the request of the Weekend Services Director.
Be available before and after services and on special occasions to fellowship with the congregation.
Be accountable directly to the Weekend Services Director.
Attend Church Executive Council meetings as requested. (Non-voting capacity)
Participate in larger community/denominational ministry as time will permit, but only if it does not detract from major responsibilities.
Consult with the Weekend Services Director on all plans and policies.
Furnish documentation of all purchases to the business manager
Cooperate fully and work in harmony with the entire staff for the good of the church.
Perform other duties at the request of the Weekend Services Director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: BA/BS degree preferred.
Strategic and creative leader with at least 5 years of relevant leadership experience.
Exhibits a strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced in personal relationships, commitment to the church, personal work ethic, compassion, and a heart for lost people.
Exhibits excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
Effective team builder with innate people skills.
Proven ability to design effective weekend services that are relevant, excellent and purposeful, and that effectively help Upward Christian Fellowship accomplish its mission.
Working knowledge & experience using the following software and applications would be beneficial; Planning Center, Prime (Loop Community), Abelton, Propresenter, Vista Chroma Q Lighting Software, and Canva.

Key Results Areas – TBD

Submit resumes to web@ucf.cc