Worship Leader Stonebrook Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebrook Church in Maize, Kansas is seeking a worship pastor to lead the worship ministry with a heart for biblical truth and the gospel. You will work to engage the congregation in singing, develop musicians and vocalists, and organize efficient rehearsals while maintaining worship with theological depth.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a shepherd-like approach to ministry, aiming to cultivate a worship culture that is biblically rich and congregationally focused.

Qualifications

• Spiritual vitality and love of the Lord; shepherd heart and prayerful leadership.
• Engages congregation in singing; not just performing.
• Some level of musical training preferred; theology instruction preferred or willingness to seek it.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship ministry to help people grow in biblical truth and gospel glory.
• Develop musicians and vocalists; organized rehearsals and practices.
• Create an engaging worship experience balancing heart and head in worship.

Skills

Spiritual vitality

Team player

Coaching

People skills

Problem solving

Leadership development

Stage presence

Vocal ability

Organizational skills

Recruiting

Instrument proficiency

Education

Theological instruction preferred

Musical training preferred

Tools

Guitar

Keys

Job description

Who we are
Stonebrook Church is a growing church in Maize, Kansas with a zeal for the glory of God, a passion for the gospel, a drive to make disciples, and a sweet spirit of fellowship. Stonebrook Church is truly “leading people to find and follow Jesus.”

We are looking for an individual who can continue to build our worship ministry as a vital tool in helping people grow in their understanding of biblical truth, the glory of the Lord, and the beauty of the gospel.

Vision for our worship

• Powerful and moving. A good balance of “the heart” and “the head,” as God has made us both rational and emotional.
• High quality and excellence, without losing spiritual vitality.
• Biblically and theologically rich songs.
• Focused on developing robust congregational singing.

Qualifications and Abilities
Personal Qualifications

• Spiritual vitality and love of the Lord. Character as well as competence.
• The heart of a shepherd. A person of prayer for the church, and the people they lead.
• Passion and drive for the ministry.
• A good fit with the staff. A team player, but speaks his mind. Takes coaching well.
• Positive, flexible, team-oriented. Approachable and pleasant.
• Good people skills. The ability to coach and challenge others with professionalism, Christlikeness.
• Proactive in problem solving, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Ministry/Professional Qualifications

• Confident and comfortable on stage, with healthy, humble engagement of the congregation.
• A focus on engaging the congregation in singing, not simply performing as a band.
• Some level of musical training preferred.
• Preferred 2-5 years of meaningful worship ministry experience.
• Some theological instruction preferred, or willingness to seek it.
• Has sufficient personal vocal ability.
• Good recruiter and leader developer.
• Personally organized, and a good organizer of the ministry.
• Able to lead musicians and vocalists through organized, sharp, efficient practices and rehearsals.
• Ability to develop the skills of the vocalists and musicians.
• Preferred proficiency with an instrument such as guitar or keys.
• Ability to develop stage presence and expressiveness of all musicians.
• Understanding of all creative elements: music, lighting, video.

Church website: stonebrookchurch.org