Worship Pastor

Real Life Church Worship Pastor

Real Life Church-Pullman

Pullman, Washington

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Full-time, Exempt

Position Overview

Real Life Church is a non-denominational, contemporary church, passionate about authentic worship, and community. We are seeking a Worship Pastor to lead our worship ministry. This role is central to our Sunday services and church life, overseeing musical worship, production (sound, video, and tech), and fostering a TOV culture of goodness, discipleship, and relationship within the teams and congregation.

The ideal candidate is passionate about musical worship with proven musical and leadership skills, technical proficiency, and a relational heart. You will cultivate an environment where people encounter God through music while building meaningful relationships with team members, volunteers, and the broader church family.

Key Responsibilities

Worship Leadership & Ministry

• Plan, lead, and oversee all Sunday worship services, ensuring they are theologically sound, culturally relevant, and engaging.
• Select worship songs, arrange sets, and lead the worship team (vocalists, bass, guitar, and drums) in rehearsals and services.
• Cultivate a team culture of TOV, spiritual growth, excellence, and unity.
• Occasionally lead or support special services, events, and seasonal gatherings (Christmas, Easter, baptisms, Good Friday).

Production & Technical Leadership

• Lead and develop the sound, video, and production teams (including volunteers).
• Oversee the technical execution of services, ensuring high-quality audio, lighting, and video elements that support the worship experience.
• Manage and maintain worship/production equipment, recommending upgrades as needed within the church budget.
• Implement and manage worship planning software (Planning Center) and service flow.

Relational & Pastoral Ministry

• Build meaningful relationships with worship and production team members—investing in their growth and personal lives.
• Shepherd volunteers and team members through regular one-on-one meetings, prayer, and encouragement.
• Collaborate with other RLC pastors and ministry leaders to integrate worship into the overall life and vision of the church.
• Be available for pastoral care, hospital visits, and counseling related to worship ministry families when appropriate.
• Foster connections between the worship ministry and the wider congregation.

Administrative & Team Development

• Recruit, train, and develop volunteer team members across worship, sound, and video.
• Manage scheduling, team communication, and ongoing training.
• Work within the church budget for worship and production needs.
• Stay current with worship trends, new music, and production technology while remaining rooted in biblical principles.
• A standout candidate will be willing to take on other administrative tasks outside of Worship.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Spiritual: A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony and alignment with Real Life Church’s statement of faith and values.
• Musical: Strong vocal and/or instrumental skills. Experienced in leading contemporary/modern worship.
• Technical: Working knowledge of sound systems, live production, video switching, lighting, and ProPresenter. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading worship teams and technical/production teams.
• Relational: Warm, approachable, and pastorally minded. A relational leader who values people over performance and has demonstrated humility and gentleness in leadership.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in worship leadership, music, theology, or related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience will be strongly considered.
• Character: Humble, teachable, collaborative, and emotionally mature. Must pass a background check.

About Real Life Church

Real Life Church began as a campus of Real Life Church on the Palouse in 2012 and became an independent congregation in 2020, with a renewed focus on serving the Pullman community. Today, the church is home to approximately 350 people who love Jesus and are passionate about seeing His way of life shape the lives of His followers and transform the world around them.

The church is deeply committed to the flourishing of its community, guided by the biblical value of Tov—God's goodness expressed through His creation and His people. This commitment shapes both the culture of the church and the decisions it makes as it seeks to follow Jesus, who perfectly embodies God's goodness.

Real Life Church is known for its teaching ministry, which emphasizes the historical and cultural context of Scripture and seeks to understand the biblical text through the lens of its original audience. The congregation values thoughtful study, spiritual formation, and a deeper understanding of God's story.

Worship gatherings last approximately 90 minutes and include a blend of contemporary worship, biblical teaching, prayer, and community engagement.

Located in Pullman, Washington, the church reflects the diversity of its community. As the home of Washington State University, Pullman welcomes people from around the world and maintains a strong college-age presence. This unique environment helps the church remain connected to and invested in younger generations while fostering a vibrant, multi-generational community.

At its core, Real Life Church believes that God's mission is to rebuild, restore, and renew all creation. The church seeks to actively partner with the work of God's Kingdom in the world today, joining Him in bringing restoration and renewal on earth as it is in heaven.

Check us out at www.rlcpullman.com