The Worship Pastor provides spiritual, creative, and technical leadership for the worship life of our church. This role exists to help people engage God fully through worship by integrating music, creative arts, and technology in a way that aligns with our vision, values, and theological convictions.

Why This Role Matters

Worship is not a moment—it’s a movement. This position plays a key role in shaping the culture, discipleship, and spiritual formation of our church. You will help create worship experiences that are Spirit-led, excellent, and deeply rooted in Scripture, while developing teams who grow both musically and spiritually.

What You’ll Do

Plan, lead, and execute worship services that are engaging, Christ-centered, and theologically grounded.
Select and prepare music and creative elements that support the message and direction of each service.
Lead worship rehearsals that cultivate excellence, unity, and spiritual growth.
Inspire and empower worship leaders, musicians, and vocalists to use their gifts with confidence and humility.

Shape the Creative & Technical Experience

Oversee audio, video, lighting, and livestream systems to ensure distraction-free worship environments.
Recruit, train, and pastor volunteer tech teams, emphasizing both excellence and discipleship.
Collaborate with staff to support in-service media needs such as slides, videos, and recordings.
Dream, plan, and recommend technical improvements that help us reach people more effectively.

Bring Creative Vision to Life

Lead and coordinate creative arts elements including visual arts, stage design, and multimedia.
Collaborate with artists, designers, and creatives to develop meaningful, immersive worship experiences.
Create thematic and visual elements that align with sermon series, seasons, and special events.

Build and Develop Teams

Recruit, train, mentor, and disciple worship, creative, technical, and prayer team members.
Create a culture of unity, trust, accountability, and encouragement.
Organize training opportunities that help teams grow in skill, creativity, and spiritual maturity.

Partner in Ministry Leadership

Work closely with the Lead Pastor and ministry leaders to align worship with the church’s mission and vision.
Help plan and lead special services, events, and outreach opportunities that leverage creative arts.
Manage ministry budgets, schedules, and planning timelines with excellence and stewardship.

Who We’re Looking For

Spiritual & Personal Attributes

A vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to worship ministry.
A servant-hearted leader who values people over performance.
A passion for creating worship environments that are authentic, creative, and Spirit-led.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience leading worship and overseeing creative or technical teams in a church setting.
Strong musical ability and confidence leading from both the platform and behind the scenes.
Proficiency with worship technology, sound systems, multimedia tools, and church software.
Creative vision paired with theological depth and pastoral sensitivity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music, theology, or a related field preferred (or equivalent ministry experience).

What It’s Like to Work Here

This role includes evenings and weekends and requires flexibility.
It’s hands-on—leading worship, building teams, and helping set up and tear down in a portable church environment.
You’ll be part of a collaborative staff culture that values creativity, spiritual health, and mission.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Lead Pastor.
Works closely with ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers across the church.

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