Area Worship Pastor – Lead Worship & Team Growth

Centralaz; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Christian Church is seeking an Area Worship Pastor for the Mesa/Glendale campus to cultivate a thriving worship culture across campuses. The role leads worship, guides volunteers, and collaborates with ministries to execute weekend and holiday services.

The position requires coordinating ProPresenter lyrics, arranging songs, and developing vocal teams while aligning with church vision and values. Strong leadership and stage presence are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with and inspire a team of creatives.
• Ability to work independently within scope of assignment; Manages time and prioritizes duties effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to be flexible in executing last-minute weekend changes
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Ability to sing and speak from stage is required
• Experience in a large church is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead worship onstage a minimum of 46 weekends a year (Holidays included)
• Lead at Central campuses as scheduled 3-4 times a month – primarily at Mesa/Glendale
• In addition to Sunday services, take ownership of CYA and Celebrate Recovery worship experiences
• Contribute to the planning and execution of weekend services
• Contribute in weekend/event song selection
• Work closely with other ministry departments to create and execute weekend and holiday
• Assist with song arrangements
• Contribute to songwriting for Central Music
• Lead and develop volunteers at Mesa/Glendale
• Recruit, develop, and schedule vocal teams
• Assign song leads and keys
• Prepare vocal notes for the weekend
• Being present in the lobby as much as possible
• Own weekend volunteer hospitality
• Meeting regularly with volunteers
• Assist Student Worship Pastor with CSM as needed
• Support the vision and direction of Central Christian Church and the Weekend Experience Team, and help create and carry out the vision of the Central Worship ministry under the direction of the Lead Worship Pastor
• Participate in “all staff” events
• Support other ministries with worship
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Stage presence

Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Central Christian Church is seeking an Area Worship Pastor for the Mesa/Glendale campus to cultivate a thriving worship culture across campuses. The role leads worship, guides volunteers, and collaborates with ministries to execute weekend and holiday services.

The position requires coordinating ProPresenter lyrics, arranging songs, and developing vocal teams while aligning with church vision and values. Strong leadership and stage presence are essential.