Worship Pastor

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