Worship Ministry Lead & Team Builder

Christian Career Center; Willoughby Hills (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Pastor of Worship leads the planning, execution, and development of the worship ministry at Friends Church, reporting to the Executive Pastor of Worship & Creative. This role creates Christ-centered worship experiences that help people encounter God and grow in their faith.

This pastor recruits, develops, and shepherds worship and production volunteers, leads worship services, and collaborates across ministries to create engaging weekend experiences, build healthy teams, and

Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ and agreement with the beliefs and values of Friends Church.
• Demonstrated calling to worship ministry and pastoral leadership.
• Strong vocal and instrumental proficiency.
• Experience leading contemporary worship in a church setting.
• Experience recruiting, leading, and developing volunteer teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Planning Center and worship technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, Christ-centered worship experiences.
• Lead rehearsals, weekend services, and assigned ministry events.
• Collaborate with Creative, Production, Communications, and Teaching teams to ensure seamless service execution.
• Build worship sets, service flows, and rehearsal plans using Planning Center.
• Contribute creative ideas that enhance worship experiences while supporting the overall vision of Friends Church.

Skills

Calling to worship ministry

Pastoral leadership

Vocal proficiency

Instrumental proficiency

Contemporary worship leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Organizational skills

Planning Center knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Worship Ministry, Music, Theology, or related field

Tools

Planning Center

Worship technology

Job description

The Associate Pastor of Worship leads the planning, execution, and development of the worship ministry at Friends Church, reporting to the Executive Pastor of Worship & Creative. This role creates Christ-centered worship experiences that help people encounter God and grow in their faith.

This pastor recruits, develops, and shepherds worship and production volunteers, leads worship services, and collaborates across ministries to create engaging weekend experiences, build healthy teams, and