Worship Pastor / Director

Worship Pastor/Director
Part-Time, 16-20 Hours Per Week

Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and spiritually mature Worship Pastor/Director to lead our congregation in meaningful worship experiences. This role combines musical leadership, team development, technical oversight, and spiritual guidance as a key member of our church staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Worship Leadership
• Plan and lead engaging Sunday morning worship services that align with our church’s theology and sermon themes
• Select and arrange music that encourages congregation participation and spiritual growth
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Pastor to create cohesive worship experiences

Team Development & Leadership

• Recruit, train, and lead volunteer vocalists and musicians for the praise team
• Build and develop a media team to support worship and technical production needs
• Lead weekly worship rehearsals ensuring musical and spiritual excellence

Technical Production

• Oversee and manage church livestream operations during services
• Edit and prepare sermon recordings for distribution on church website and social media platforms
• Maintain audio/visual equipment and recommend upgrades to enhance worship experiences

Administrative Duties

• Participate actively in Monday staff meetings and collaborate with ministry leaders
• Manage worship ministry resources and budgets responsibly
• Maintain effective communication with volunteers, staff, and congregation

Schedule

• This is a part-time position requiring approximately 16-20 hours per week, including:
• Monday office hours and staff meetings
• Sunday morning worship service
• Weekly worship team rehearsal
• Preparation time for worship planning and media production

Qualifications

• Required
• Strong personal faith and commitment to spiritual growth
• Musical proficiency (vocal and instrumental)
• Experience leading worship in a church setting
• Basic knowledge of audio/visual equipment and production software
• Team-building and leadership skills
• Excellent communication abilities

Preferred

• Formal music training or education
• Experience with digital audio workstations and video editing software
• Understanding of worship technology trends
• Knowledge of copyright laws relating to worship music and streaming

Character Traits

• Heart for leading others in authentic worship
• Collaborative team player
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Creative problem-solver
• Passionate about church ministry
• Commitment to excellence in all aspects of worship

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should submit a resume, references, and links to worship leading samples (video/audio) to andy@thecross.life.