About the Position
The Worship Pastor is responsible for overseeing the worship and music ministry by developing, conducting, and evaluating Spirit-led music and worship arts.
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Create, cast, and execute a vision for worship ministry based on current trend
- Leading the worship team to effectively engage the congregation in worship
- Consult with the Lead Pastor to plan the worship services in conjunction with his sermons
- Recruit, rehearse, and spiritually nurture praise team members and band members
- Oversee the development and use of “artistic expressions of worship” in all ministry areas, as needed
- Participate in Vacation Bible School, mission trips, church camps, etc., as directed
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers in the areas of sound, lighting, and online media for worship and serve as a resource for all other ministry areas
- If additional monetary resources are needed, develop a budget recommendation for the finance committee
- Oversee the music at weddings/funerals held in the church
- Attend staff meetings, retreats, or conferences, as directed by the Lead Pastor
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor
Personal Responsibilities
- Have a commitment to First Marion’s church-wide mission and vision
- Actively attend First Marion with your spouse and children
- Be a growing, fruitful disciple of Jesus Christ through personal Bible study, an active prayer life, personal evangelism, and tithing to the local church
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Born-again Christian with an engaging and gracious personality
- An evident calling to vocational ministry and a sincere passion to minister through the local church to influence the lives of students with the gospel of Jesus Christ
- An academic degree is preferred that compliments one’s field of ministry, as well as five or more years of experience in a church of comparable size to First Marion (The lack of an academic degree can be overcome with proven experience in one’s ministry field.)
- Competent with sound, lighting, and technology as it relates to audio/video presentations
- Quality singing voice
- Proficiency on guitar and/or piano preferred but not required
- Should always exhibit professionalism, demonstrated by well-groomed appearance and conscientious work ethic
- Team player (Must be interested in the overall success and health of the church)
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and people skills (i.e. can recruit and train volunteers)
- Possess strong relational skills to build relationships with church members
- Self-directed and self-motivated worker
- Detail oriented, yet able to work with composure and flexibility
- Strong calendar management skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Basic budgeting skills
- Should be conscious of the need for confidentiality