Worship Pastor

Worship Director/Pastor skills:

The worship Director/Pastor will have completed formal training in worship leading or have gained experience and on the job training in a church setting similar to Hope Community Church. He should have knowledge of leading worship, familiarity with Planning Center, have good communication skills, and be organized and dependable.

Accountability:

The worship leader will be responsible to the Lead Pastor or his delegate and prepare a written monthly report for the Hope CC Leadership Team.

Pastoral Responsibilities:

○ Provide spiritual care through counseling, visitation (hospital, homebound, crisis situations), and prayer

○ Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral duties as needed

○ Help cultivate a caring and connected church community

○ Preach and teach periodically as assigned

○ Support the development of discipleship pathways for spiritual growth

○ Ensure ministries are aligned with the church’s vision and values

○ Build relationships with church members and guests

○ Help integrate new attendees into the life of the church

○ Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and church events

Worship Responsibilities:

○ Lead Worship Service(s) by selecting songs that are Biblically sound and relevant

○ Give oversight to and recruit Worship team members as necessary for the coming Sunday.

○ Use Planning Center Online Services (PCO) to plan and schedule.

○ Personally and spiritually prepare for Sunday by having a worship plan, slides, music and practice completed.

○ Lead the congregation in worship each Sunday morning as well as mid-week, special, and seasonal services as assigned.

○ Provide equipment, software recommendations to the Worship team to enhance worship experience.

○ Lead weekly rehearsals to be prepared for Sunday services (1 Weeknight and Sunday 8:00 morning rehearsal)

○ Shepherd worship team and all those invested in the Worship Ministry in coaching, caring, and mentorship

○ Provide leadership to the Tech Team by giving timely resources to help them grow and deepen in their skills and gifting

○ Involve children and youth in Worship Service on occasion by collaborating with the Children’s Director

○ Provide service plans 2 weeks prior to the start of each month to give those participating time to personally practice.

○ Host auditions of potential new members, making cuts where necessary, to find the best fit for the volunteers on the

worship team, in the congregation, or in the choir.

○ Is available to counsel, arrange, provide music and attend special meetings, ministries, and other church related activities

(i.e., Funerals and Weddings) in cooperation with the appropriate individuals or groups.

○ Meet weekly with the Lead Pastor/Staff to discuss service themes and elements to be included in the worship services.

○ Create and monitor the church’s yearly budget for the worship ministry as well as the tech team

○ The Worship Director/Pastor coordinates the performance schedules of individuals in the functions of the church.

○ Prepares all materials for the choir, worship team, and instrumentalists.

○ Other duties as assigned

General:

40 hours a week

3 Weeks (15 days) of vacation time a year granted

Agreement with the mission and vision of Hope Church is expected.

Becoming a Ministry Partner and participating in the life of Hope Church would be expected.

Collaborates with the entire staff regularly

To Apply: Resume, cover letter, and two references.

You can email your application documents to pastorryan@hopechurchlowell.com.

To find out more about Hope Community Church of Lowell, visit www.hopechurchlowell.com to learn more about the church, vision and mission, and the many other ministries of the church.