Worship Pastor

Position Title: Worship Pastor

Reports To: Lead Pastor

Hours Per Week: 20 Hours plus services (15 M-Sat, Rehearsals Thurs 2, & Sun 3 )

Summary of Position:

The Worship Pastor is responsible to provide visionary leadership and oversight to the worship department of THC and to lead all practices for THC’s worship. He/she will work closely with the Lead Pastor, Creative Director, Band Director, Technical Director and departmental volunteers.

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Worship Ministry

2. Creative Team

3. Care and Connection

4. Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Worship Ministry

○ Plan, coordinate and lead worship in all scheduled services and special events.

○ Provide visionary leadership to the worship ministry.

○ Oversee, plan and lead regular rehearsals with band/singers.

○ Introduce 10-15 new songs a year. (willing to discuss)

○ Maintain a working song list.

○ Maintain technical equipment and musical instruments to meet the ever

changing needs of ministry.

○ Lead “Infuse”, a strategic developmental process that serves to identify,

recruit, and train new talent for the worship team.

2. Creative Team

○ Assist in planning, coordinating, overseeing, and making budget recommendations for Worship Ministry and operate within the approved budget.

○ Participate on the creative team helping to design services, events and special projects that minister to our church family.

3. Care and Connection

○ Care for the team members under your leadership.

○ Attend and/or lead a small group.

○ Create special events/fellowships in your area of responsibility as

opportunities for community, discipleship, and relational growth.

4. Administration

○ Manage and delegate office tasks to office volunteers as necessary.

○ Maintain an up-to-date teams list and schedules for band and vocalists.

○ Maintain current documents that will simplify and organize the running of

the department:

■ policy and procedure manual

■ volunteer job descriptions

■ departmental organizational chart

■ daily schedule

■ monthly task list

■ learning agenda

■ vacation schedule

Keys to Success: How can I succeed in this position?

1. Have the required knowledge:

○ Working knowledge of computers and computer programs, such as: Ableton, Planning Center, Basecamp, Google Office

○ Must have a strong knowledge of the rudiments of worship and music as well as the techniques involved in leading Worship.

2. Have the required skills:

○ Experience and expertise as a vocalist and musician

○ Strong leadership and creativity skills

○ Excellence in planning and organization

○ Ability to independently manage time based on job priorities

○ Ability to work well in a multi-task environment

○ Ability to lead and oversee teams

○ Solid team player

3. Have the required disciplines:

○ Dedication to a daily quiet time

○ Tithe according to Biblical principles

○ Attend church weekly (with family if applicable)

○ Passion to learn and grow professionally

○ Service-oriented

○ High level of responsibility for your work

○ Commitment to a life of excellence in planning and time management

○ Commitment to a life of continued personal development.

Physical Demands

• Ability to occasionally lift 25 lbs
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $20,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person