Worship Pastor

Job Responsibilities & Duties

The goal is to lead the church into a time of authentic worship in a Spirit-filled atmosphere.

• Recruit, train, and lead teams of vocalists and instrumentals for worship services
• Disciple the worship team in all areas of the church
• Partner with Lead Pastor when planning services
• Train and equip interns and others called to worship ministry into successful leaders
• Use Planning Center Online for scheduling (weeks out), while picking weekly song lists
• Resource and coach worship teams (youth & young adults) for continual improvement
• Lead Sunday rehearsals, while also planning times for practice weekly
• Create gatherings regularly with your teams for fellowship and unity
• Lead churchwide & community worship nights four to six times throughout the year
• To partner with the media and production team
• Oversee all equipment in the worship area
• Remain flexible to do whatever is needed to assist the Pastor to grow the church

Personal Responsibilities

• Complete the Growth Track and be a member of the church
• Be a faithful attendee at all public services along with your family
• Be an active supporter of the church’s events/programs/outreaches
• Family commits to NHC Honor Code, while living above reproach in conversation, entertainment, interpersonal relationships, personal finances and conduct
• Be a faithful tither, while supporting missions and other projects that you decide
• Be loyal to the Lead Pastor, his vision, and the staff of New Hope Church

General Requirements

• Arrive on time or early for set up on Sundays
• Attend designated special services and functions designated by the church
• Maintain an atmosphere of excellence in all that you do (work ethic, dress, socially online…)
• Receive ongoing training through books, videos, blogs, podcasts that will provide excellence for your ministry
• Develop and train volunteer leaders who will assist you in the fulfillment of your vision.
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Fully participate in our seasons of prayer and fasting
• Set a standard on promptness and readiness in attendance at all meetings
• Be flexible and willing to do whatever is necessary to accomplish the vision of the church
• Office hours on Monday – Thursday from 9:00AM – 4:00PM

General Characteristics

• Passionate about your relationship with God and disciplined to continue growing
• Trustworthy with confidential information and able to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and improve, while being driven towards excellence in your work (Hungry and Humble)
• A team player who is loyal, dependable, while seeking unity
• Positive and maintain a faith-filled attitude
• Able to recruit, motivate, and equip teams of people for ministry