This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and
duties expected of the CHS Worship Director, emphasizing their role in both leading
worship and managing the logistical and organizational aspects of the worship team at
our broadcast campus.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sunday Gathering Leadership:
Execute planned gatherings in coordination with the Campus
Pastor and Production Director, ensuring smooth transitions,
and serving in any necessary role. This includes arriving early
to set up, leading team rallies, and spiritually leading the stage
and congregation in worship. This also includes covering any
gaps that may arise, and troubleshooting any issues that come
up.
Rehearsal Management:
Prepare for rehearsals, knowing the songs, and be ready to
play and perform, and lead rehearsals alongside other worship
leaders to ensure well-prepared performances.
Team Recruitment and Onboarding:
Lead the recruitment process for the worship ministry,
responding to inquiries, and executing onboarding procedures.
This includes growing the team by making connections with
potential volunteers.
Worship Content Management:
Program tracks in Ableton weekly and assist in resourcing
worship or production elements. This includes, but not
limited to tracks (Ableton/Ableset), Propresenter, Planning
Center, and any other needed programming. This also
includes aiding in gear maintenance and upkeep as
needed.
Team Development:
Provide personalized care for team members and
participate in team nights, leader events, and other
releveant events to build culture and cast vision. Train team
members to improve their skills in areas like stage
presence, vocal talent, and musical ability. Lead team
members to be involved in the vision and mission of the
church along with ongoing growth in worship ministry.
Worship Collaboration:
Collaborate with the Lead Pastor, SVL Worship Director,
and Production Staff, where applicable, to set up the
church and campus for success.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
Understand that "ongoing change" is part of Awaken
Church and be willing to move and grow with that vision.
CHARACTER & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Being a staff member of Awaken Church, the following are
necessary:
• Relationship & commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Desire for Sanctification, becoming more like Christ.
• Commitment to Awaken Church and its vision.
• Commitment and loyalty to the leadership of Awaken
Church, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Spiritual maturity consisting of a pleasant, forgiving,
non-judgmental, but assertive manner.
• Initiative.
• Confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team,
members of the congregation, and general public.
• Punctuality, professionalism and problem-solving
excellence
• Time management and precision of
meetings
• Learner and innovator to ensure continued growth
• Direct, honest and accountability-minded
SKILL, ABILITY & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
• Fluent in Ableton and PCO. Semi-fluent in
Propresenter.
• Understanding of sound systems and AV setups.
• Ability to sing, play keys and/or acoustic guitar
in a congregational worship setting.
• 3 years minimum vocational ministry experience in
worship or related ministry, with an emphasis on leading
congregational worship.
• Comfortable with adapting to new technologies and
software.
VISION:
“We exist so that people far from God will be awakened
to life in Christ”
MISSION:
Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Your Purpose, Make
A Difference
VALUES:
We’re a Jesus Led Movement
We Embrace Change
We Risk the Ocean
We Love Leadership
Our Invitation Deserves Excellence
Honor is our Attitude
We Do More by Doing Less
We Go After the One
We’ll be Known for What We're For
We’re in It to Win It
Awaken Church exists to see people who are far from God Awakened to life in Christ.
We currently have 2 campuses. Our broadcast campus is located in the North Charleston/West Ashley area and our Summerville Campus is portable and meets in Summerville.
We focus intentionally on helping people Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose & Make A Difference.
We are a highly relational church and value the discipleship that comes from relational environments.