Associate Pastor of Worship

The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Alliance Church in a rural Iowa community is seeking an Associate Pastor of Worship to lead Sunday worship and develop volunteers. The role includes pastoral duties such as outreach, shepherding, counseling, and teaching based on gifting and education.

The church, about 400 attendees, is expanding and offers full-time employment with pay commensurate with experience. Licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance is required to complete ordination and elder appointment.

Qualifications

• Must model elder-like character and Fruit of the Spirit.
• Ability to articulate God’s calling.
• Experience recruiting and leading adult volunteers.
• Strong communication of God’s Word to diverse audiences.
• Willing to be trained by the lead pastor for weddings/funerals.
• Agreement with Alliance doctrine and mission.
• Prior ministry experience and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead adult worship teams for Sunday services.
• Develop, support, and encourage worship volunteers through training.
• Be willing to be trained by the lead pastor to do weddings and funerals.
• Collaborate and serve with all ministry staff.
• Coordinate with the Lead Pastor and Elder board in discipleship development.
• Participate in Sunday morning responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in pulpit supply when requested.
• Attend staff meetings and pastoral functions as assigned by the Lead Pastor.
• Attend all-church events.
• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Attend bi-weekly elder meetings after ordination as pastor.
• Reports to the Lead Pastor.
• Accountable to Lead Pastor and CAC Elders on ministry initiatives.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Worship team leadership

Pastoral communication

Church worship planning

Alliance doctrine alignment

Education

Ministry education preferred

Job description

Cornerstone Alliance Church (CAC) is currently seeking a candidate who feels called to serve in an Associate Pastor of Worship role that focuses on a deep desire to lead the church into the presence of God through worship. This role will include some pastoral responsibilities such as outreach, shepherding, counseling, teaching, and leading depending on the giftedness, calling, and education of the applicant. As a growing church of approximately 400 attendees, we have lots of service opportunities in an exciting time of expansion. The candidate should be able to express a calling to serve in a medium sized, rural Iowa community of 13,000 people.

This is a full time position. Salary commensurate with experience.

CAC will use the term “pastor” for this position if and when a staff member meets elder qualifications, completes ordination requirements, and is appointed as an elder.

Qualifications for the Position

• A mature Christian modeling I Timothy 3:1-7 (Elder qualities) and Galatians 5:22-23 (Fruit of the Spirit) character.
• A passion for ministry and an ability to articulate God’s calling.
• Proven ability to recruit and lead an adult volunteer staff.
• Effective in communicating God's Word to a wide range of audiences.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use technology in necessary areas.
• Agreement with The Christian & Missionary Alliance doctrine and mission.
• Prior ministry experience and education preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead adult worship teams for Sunday services.
• Develop, support, and encourage worship team volunteers through training and Bible study.
• Be willing to be trained by the lead pastor to do wedding services and funerals for congregants.
• Collaborate and serve with all ministry staff.
• Coordinate with the Lead Pastor and Elder board in the development of discipleship in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Participate in Sunday morning responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in pulpit supply when requested.
• Participate in staff meetings and pastoral functions as assigned by the Lead Pastor.
• Attend and serve at “all-church” events.
• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Attend bi-weekly elder meetings once the title of “pastor” has been given.
• Reports to the Lead Pastor
• Accountable to Lead Pastor and CAC Elders on all ministry initiatives

Cornerstone Alliance Church Mission

Mission Statement

“Cornerstone Church exists to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to share His love with others, and to be a beacon of hope in our community for His glory.”

Vision Statement

“Our vision is to be a church fully surrendered to the mission of Jesus, to be and make disciples who are equipped and empowered to push back the darkness with the light and Love of Christ, to train up workers for the harvest fields, and send them out in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website