MINISTER OF WORSHIP

Job Description and Summary

This staff member’s primary responsibility will be the worship leadership and direct supervision of all aspects of the worship and music ministry of International Christian Church.

This position is responsible for the planning and execution of worship services by recruiting, auditioning, discipling, rehearsing, producing, and leading the worship team, tech team, and livestream team as they work to achieve the mission and vision of ICC. 

This position would assist and provide consultation with staff and ministry leaders to provide a meaningful music experience as a part of their regular programming and special events.

This staff member will also have other duties that arise as part of the leadership team of ICC.

Essential Responsibilities

A.     Develop Sunday Service worship that supports the direction of the church.

B.     Coordinate, schedule, and lead rehearsals with the band.

C.     Work with tech team to maintain music, production and technology and keep it in a steady reliable state.

D.     Provide care, training, development, and direction to worship and tech team members.

E.      Maintain a continuous learning mindset by developing personal pastoral, theological, musical, and vocal precision.

F.      Coordinate events and activities for worship and tech team, including all huddles, Sunday services, staff meetings, prayer meetings, special events, etc.

To lead effectively at International Christian Church, this position must have the following competencies:

A.     Interpersonal Skills & Communication​. This individual must be energized by meeting, engaging, and interacting with others, have clarity of speech and proper use of grammar, communicate across different layers of the church organization, and be able to make effective presentations to diverse groups. When working with volunteers, must lead by example and be willing to hold them accountable for music preparation as well as spiritual preparation. 

B.     Process Oriented & Organizational Skills​. This position requires a person:

a.    With proven skills in creating, implementing, maintaining, and following through on processes that ensure people are engaged, cared for, informed, and connected 

b.   Who shows a high level of initiative and attention to detail with processes and systems. 

c.    Who solves problems with creativity with minimal input.  

d.   Who can successfully develop new and better ways to work and promotes a continuous improvement mentality.

C.     Musicality. Musical and vocal proficiency are needed in order to learn, lead, and produce a set of songs. Theological precision is required to test song lyrics and create Sunday liturgy.

D.     Leader Development. This minister needs the ability to provide musical and spiritual feedback to the volunteer teams as well as to ​provide support and encouragement to them. 

E.     Collaborative Leadership. Collaboration across the organization with various ministry partners is essential. This would include the ability to lead in concert with other leaders, to integrate multiple perspectives and synthesize them into a cohesive plan, to lead across teams, and to coach volunteers and production team members.

F.      Digital Systems. Understanding of and experience with the operation of current modern worship technology and the ability to construct a full band mix (both live and for online stream). 

Qualifications

A.     A born-again believer in Christ.

B.     Minimum of 3 years of experience leading worship in church setting or equivalent ministry.

C.     Proficiency or knowledge of software packages utilized for worship ministry such as: Propresenter,  Planning Center, Wirecast, etc.

If interested, submit your application with a cover letter and resume to:

International Christian Church

2969 Holland Road

Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Or Email to: [email protected]

Deadline for Submission of application: DECEMBER 10, 2022.