Charleston Campus Worship Pastor

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and duties

expected of the CHS Worship Pastor, 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 worship and production, 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 relevant 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, CHS Campus Pastor, and any CHS

specific worship personnel, to set up the church and campus for success.

Additional Worship Experiences:

Provide leadership and oversight to any and all worship experiences church-wide outside of

Sunday services. Includes, but not limited to AYouth Worship, Leadership Events, Conferences,

etc.

Production Team Oversight:

Oversee the CHS Production Director and any contractors employed for the purpose of

programming and execution of production elements necessary to produce excellent Sunday

experiences. Work with the CHS Production personnel to provide direction and ensure cohesive

and supportive worship and production elements between ministries.

Flexibility and Adaptability:

Understand that "ongoing change" is part of Awaken Church and be willing to move and grow

with that vision.

KEY MEASURABLES AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Below are metrics and indicators of ownership and success by which positional success will be

evaluated. Measurable metrics will be determined by campus level goals and subject to

agreement between the CHS Worship Director, CHS Campus Pastor, and Executive Pastor.

This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change.

• Volunteer Team Health and Worship Team Growth

• Healthy Leadership Pipeline Metrics (maintenance and growth)

• Campus Excellence and Alignment with Vision of Awaken Church

• Meeting and/or Exceeding Campus Goals for Service Excellence and Congregational

Engagement

• Meeting Timelines and Procedural Expectations

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Devote the whole of your time, attention and skill during normal business hours, and at

other times as reasonably necessary, to your duties;

• Faithfully and diligently perform the duties and exercise the powers consistent with your

position as assigned to you from time to time;

• Comply with all lawful directions given to you by any person duly authorized from time to

time;

• Use your best endeavors to promote and enhance the interests, welfare, business, growth

and reputation of the Church;

• At all times act to a high standard of professional behavior;

• Not act, or be seen to be acting, in conflict with the best interests of the Church;

CHARACTER & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Relationship & commitment to Jesus Christ;

• Total commitment to Awaken Church and its vision

• Total 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 work under pressure and remain calm.

• Ability to meet deadlines (may involve working outside normal hours).

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team, members of the congregation,

and general public.

• Management of multiple and key leaders

• Ability to delegate and develop with effective feedback

• 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:

• Minimum of 3 years of vocational ministry experience in worship or related focus with an

emphasis on congregational worship.

• Ability to sing, play keys and/or acoustic guitar. Emphasis on vocal leadership and ability

to play multiple instruments in preferred.

• Fluent in Ableton and PCO. Semi-fluent in ProPresenter.

• Understanding of sound systems and AV setups.

• Comfortable with adapting to new technologies and software.

• Experience building and leading volunteer teams.

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

ONGOING VISION:

Support Awaken Church with its broad vision to continue to grow and expand. Anyone

accepting a staff role must understand that “ongoing change” will always be part of this

church, and therefore must be flexible, open to challenge & willing to move and grow with that

ongoing vision.

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.