Worship Arts Pastor

MISSION: The Worship Arts Pastor will lead and develop a growing community of artists that help others to encounter God through music and other art forms which leads them to worship Him in spirit and truth. He must have a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and possess strong music, presentation, and production abilities. Also, the worship arts pastor will possess strong inter-personal skills in order to recruit and shepherd volunteers, build teams, and gather people to serve in the worship ministry of the church.

A HUMBLE CHAMPION: An ideal leader for this ministry will have a humble servants’ heart that is in line with our doctrine, vision, and staff covenant. They will have a track record of consistently loving God and loving others. • Possesses 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 character • Leads and serves his family • Hungers for God’s Word • Perpetual student • Teachable • Team player • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 5 years of full-time church ministry preferred • Able to become licensed and ordained as a C&MA pastor • Can stand behind and defend with integrity the C&MA Statement of Faith • Musically skilled – vocal and instrumental proficiency • History of developing instrumentalists and vocalists • Ability to lead band well, understanding instrumentation and charts • Understands, enjoys, and can lead a variety of musical styles • Able to conduct and lead the occasional choir and/or orchestra • Experienced with Planning Center, Pro Presenter, worship music track technology, etc. • Comfortable working on a multi-staff church.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with executive pastor and preaching pastor to craft meaningful weekly worship experiences • Act as primary worship leader providing a consistent pastoral presence leading congregation in worship that is glorifying to our Lord • Direct the planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating of a comprehensive music ministry which includes choir, orchestra, and vocal/instrumental ensembles • Select worship songs that align with scripture • Recruit and develop volunteer instrumentalists and vocalists • Lead weekly rehearsal with an eye and ear for excellence • Shepherd and guide our worship ministry volunteers • Foster creativity within our worship teams • Schedule volunteers • Attentive to the worship needs of other church ministries • Oversee, train, and mentor volunteers for student worship ministry • Provide worship and/or music for funerals.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary and benefits package to be determined by the elders.

NEXT STEPS: • Provide a resume and cover letter explaining why you have an interest in this position. • Include at least three references from people who have first-hand knowledge of your passion and experience. • Complete the ministry application: myabc.church/ministryapplication • You can send your information in PDF format to [email protected] We encourage you to pray about joining us. We are praying for the right person to join in serving Christ alongside of us!