Worship Pastor/Director

About the Church

Pathway Church’s Statement of Faith: CLICK HERE

EFCA’s Statement of Faith: CLICK HERE

About the Position

The Worship Pastor/Director will play a pivotal role in developing and leading the worship and creative aspects of weekend services. The goal is to engage worshipers, as well as create authentic environments for encountering God and spreading the love of Jesus. The Worship Pastor/Director will provide visionary leadership to worship teams consisting of vocalists, instrumentalists, production personnel, and paid staff. With strong vocal and instrumental skills, the Worship Pastor/Director will serve as the primary worship leader in the main auditorium on the Chippewa Campus, modern in style, as well as support the ministry in other venues. The Worship Pastor/Director will also enjoy the healthy church community and sweet fellowship that is Pathway.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversees the creation, production, and execution of weekend worship services and special events.
• Initiates recruitment, training, and engagement of worship ministry volunteers including instrumentalists, vocalists, and production teams.
• Supervises worship ministry support staff including worship assistant and production coordinator.
• Provides leadership and pastoral care to ministry teams.
• Collaborates with pastoral team to execute weekly ministry activities.
• Participates in preaching/teaching opportunities in accord with interest and giftedness.
• If a Worship Director, does not generally participate in pastoral activities.

General Characteristics

• Character: The Worship Pastor/Director, as a church ministry leader, must be a person of irreproachable character who is sound in their Christian faith and doctrine. They must be in full accord with the Pathway Statement of Faith and be willing to perform their duties in accordance with the Constitution, By-laws, and Employee Manual of the church.
• Leadership: Ability to set a compelling vision based on the purposes of the church, applied to the specific ministry areas of responsibility.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip, and lead ministry systems and volunteers.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner. Possesses significant knowledge and skills pertinent to the role.
• Education: Prefer a bachelor’s degree and training in the areas of ministry responsibility.
• Experience: Prefer previous work in church or ministry setting in a similar role.
• Followership: Team player who can take direction and is committed to the ministry of the church.
• Theological Beliefs. Must hold and practice beliefs in line with Pathway Church’s Statement of Faith.