Associate Pastor of Worship

The Church at LifePark; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church at LifePark is seeking an Associate Pastor of Worship to oversee the entire worship ministry. This full-time role requires strong leadership and musical skills, managing teams, and enhancing worship experiences. Responsibilities include strategic planning, scheduling, and empowering musicians. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred along with a mature faith in Jesus Christ. The position involves working Sundays and significant holidays.

Qualifications

• Mature believer who professes faith in Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates a call to Christian ministry.
• Affirms full and unreserved agreement with the Church’s Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead every aspect of the worship ministry.
• Develop systems to support the ministry's vision.
• Recruit and train team members and lay leaders.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Musical talent

Creative gifts

Strong communication

Ability to empower others

Education

Bachelor's Degree (theological education preferred)

Job description

Associate Pastor of Worship Overview

The Associate Pastor of Worship (APW) at The Church at LifePark will oversee and lead every aspect of the worship ministry at LifePark.

As a leader and shepherd, the APW will model a mature relationship with Christ, prepare and lead in weekly worship services, and develop and position other team members to do so as well. The role requires a blend of shepherding, administration, leadership, musical, and creative gifts to support the vision of the Senior Pastor.

The APW will develop systems to support the vision, program services, recruit and train team members and lay leaders, delegate responsibilities, oversee music for special events, provide worship/music vision and support for other ministry areas, equip and oversee interns, and help develop the next generation of worship leaders through the First Wave Student Ministry band.

Additionally, the APW sets the spiritual tone for the Production Director, Music Director, Associate Worship Leader, and the worship team, leading in authenticity, humility, and excellence, and coaching their spiritual formation.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Planning Support and Implementation
  • Develop and implement the vision and strategic initiatives of the music ministry within the realm of LifePark’s philosophy of worship.
  • Create systems to achieve the vision.
• Creating Excellent Worship Experiences and Special Programs
  • Program and prepare excellent Sunday morning experiences that invite the congregation to engage in worship in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Oversee and program all elements of the services.
  • Plan special elements, assign service times, provide band direction and song selection, lead rehearsals, oversee the accuracy of the service plan, and coordinate production elements such as lighting and media.
  • Foster innovation and keep worship music and style current, blending the old and new.
  • Oversee the Production Director, Music Director, Associate Worship Leader, and music support for special events and services.
• Overseeing and Empowering the Worship Team
  • Recruit, develop, and empower dynamic musicians and volunteers.
  • Assign tasks consistent with the vision of the ministry and gifts of team members.
  • Champion the development of team members musically and spiritually.
  • Lead the team spiritually through prayer, relationship, and teaching.
  • Lead the team musically as a band director, team leader, administrator, and player coach.
  • Develop scalable systems to multiply leaders as the team grows.
• Communication and Scheduling
  • Communicate important information to supervisor, team members, band members, and volunteers in a professional and timely manner.
  • Schedule musicians and technicians for all services and special programs.
  • Provide accurate charts, lyrics, notes, supporting tracks, and service plan details.
• Overseeing Technical Aspects of Music Ministry
  • Maintain and oversee care for all instruments and sound/stage equipment.
  • Oversee licensing compliance.
  • Ensure accuracy in timing, charting, and notes for service plans.
  • Work with the Music Director to create tracks as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Production Director for special event programming.
• Managing the Budget
  • Manage the approved budget within approved guidelines.
• Other Duties
  • Collaborate with supervisor on other ministry plans as needed and support music needs in other ministry areas like the First Wave Student Ministry and Vacation Bible School.

Qualifications and Essential Characteristics

• Mature believer who professes faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Demonstrates a call to Christian ministry.
• Affirms full and unreserved agreement with the Church’s Statement of Faith.
• Agreement to live in a manner consistent with the Church’s Statement of Faith.
• Agreement to serve as a role model, both inside and outside the workplace, to Church members, attendees, fellow staff, and the community, displaying Christian judgment, dignity, respect, and personal behavior.
• Bachelor’s Degree (theological education preferred).

Additional Information

The Associate Pastor of Worship reports to the Senior Pastor, is a full‑time role (40 hours per week), and directly supervises the Production Director, Music Director, and the Associate Worship Leader.

Must be willing to work Sundays and important holidays such as Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.

I affirm that I am a Christian who knows Christ as Lord and Savior, fully agree with The Church at LifePark’s Statement of Faith, and I will conduct myself in a manner consistent with that statement, serving as a Christian role model in and out of LifePark.