Worship Pastor

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Worship Pastor is a visionary and relational leader who has a heart for God and a passion for cultivating Christ-centered worship experiences.  This individual will oversee and direct the worship ministry, which includes potential staff and volunteers.  The ideal candidate is a high-capacity team builder who coaches and equips people.

LEADERSHIP & VISION

• Cast and steward a compelling vision for worship ministry that aligns with the Crossing’s vision of being a place “where hope lives.”
• Provide spiritual, strategic, and operational oversight for worship, production, and media ministries, including people and processes
• Build and sustain a positive culture marked by excellence, humility, unity, prayer, and spiritual depth

TEAM DEVELOPMENT & SHEPHERDING

• Recruit, mentor, and develop worship leaders, musicians, and production volunteers
• Coach worship leaders in spiritual leadership, vocal leadership, and band direction, team building, communication, and preparation
• Oversee scheduling, rehearsal planning, and service flow using Planning Center and related tools

COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY

• Collaborate closely with pastoral, creative, and production teams to plan and execute meaningful, Spirit-led worship experiences
• Work cross-functionally with media and production teams to support weekend services and special events
• Craft, clarify, and distribute all stage and service communications for Sunday services

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A clear calling to worship ministry rooted in a growing, authentic relationship with Jesus
• A shepherd’s heart with strong relational, collaborative, and interpersonal skills
• 5-10 years of experience leading worship and overseeing teams in a church or ministry context
• Proven ability to build, lead, and sustain healthy teams and volunteer cultures
• Skilled in vocal leadership, band and/or choir direction, and musical arrangement
• Working knowledge of production environments (audio, video, lighting) sufficient for leadership and collaboration
• Proficiency with Planning Center and other ministry planning tools

THE TYPE OF LEADER WE HOPE TO FIND IS SOMEONE WHO…

• Loves the local church and believes worship ministry is discipleship
• Brings both excellence and empathy to leadership
• Is secure enough to celebrate others and release the spotlight
• Wants to grow personally, spiritually, and organizationally
• Believes great worship flows from healthy leaders, united teams, and a Spirit-filled life

We are a multisite church with two campuses located in Kernersville, North Carolina. Our vision is to be a place 'where hope lives.'