Worship Pastor

Crosswalk.com, Ltd.; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam, MA, seeks a Worship and Creative Arts Pastor to lead the music, live production, and media ministries under the Lead Pastor. This role guides worship experiences to advance the church’s mission and strengthens teams across volunteers.

You will develop worship leaders, oversee sound and lighting, coordinate productions for Easter and Christmas, and care for the Worship, Sound, and Media ministries within a collaborative church culture.

Qualifications

• Must model the qualities described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:7-9.
• Licensed or ordained with the Assemblies of God, or willing to pursue licensure.
• Exceptional musical talent including vocals, instruments, and music theory.
• Four-year college degree in Worship, Music and Fine Arts or comparable experience.
• Able to lead worship from piano or guitar and mentor volunteer teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the church music, live production, and media ministries to promote worship.
• Serve as primary worship leader during Sunday services and other services as needed.
• Oversee sound, lighting, and the recruitment/training of volunteers.
• Plan and execute productions and special events (Easter, Christmas).
• Pastoral care for Worship, Sound, and Media ministries and collaborate with the Lead Pastor.

Skills

Leadership

Music Direction

Live Production

Media Ministries

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Worship, Music and Fine Arts

Assemblies of God licensure or willingness to pursue licensure

Tools

Soundboard

Lighting consoles

Video editing

Job description

Church Overview

Bethany Assembly of God is located in Agawam, MA. We are a church with an average Sunday morning Sanctuary attendance of 600+ and have been growing recently. We are a historic church, being older than the Assemblies of God itself! We are looked to as a leading church in Western Massachusetts and are one of the larger congregations in the region. We are known for our heart for missions and our missions giving. We are also well known in the community for our annual Singing Christmas Tree outreach and our Easter services.

Mission Statement

Bethany exists to glorify God by advancing the good news about Jesus so that lives are transformed as they are filled with the Spirit, marked by baptism, connected in community, and mature in worship. God’s Glory - Good News - Transformed Lives

Role Overview

The Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, working under the direction of the Lead Pastor, will be responsible to lead and develop the music, live production, and media ministries of Bethany, providing leadership to promote worship throughout the church and accomplish the mission and vision God has given to the Lead Pastor.

Worship Leader

The Worship Pastor will be the primary worship leader in all Sunday services and any other services deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor. The Worship Pastor will work to develop worship leaders and worship teams from the congregation to lead in various services and will give oversight, even when not leading directly. The Worship Pastor will encourage those who have desire and ability in music, media, sound, and creative arts to use those talents in service to God and the church.

Productions and Special Events

The Worship Pastor will work with the Lead Pastor in the planning and execution of productions and special events. These will include Easter and Christmas outreach services, as well as any other special events throughout the year.

Sound Ministry

The Worship Pastor will give oversight to our sound ministry, working with our volunteer sound engineers to insure the recruitment and training of volunteers, sound coverage in all services and special events, recording of all Sunday and Wednesday services and their appropriate distribution, and the maintenance of all musical instruments and sound equipment. The lead sound engineer will report directly to the Worship Pastor.

Live Production Responsibilities

The Worship Pastor, in conjunction with our live media director, will be responsible for overseeing all elements of our live production, including lighting, media, and live streaming. The Worship Pastor will assist our media director in recruiting and training volunteers, the purchase of equipment, and the overall improvement of our live production.

Media Responsibilities

Our live media director and creative media director will report directly to the Worship Pastor. The Worship Pastor will be responsible for insuring the quality and improvement of all media elements, including video announcements, social media, graphics…

Pastoral Responsibilities

The Worship Pastor will take primary responsibility for the pastoral care of those in the Worship, Sound, and Media Ministries. The Worship Pastor will help lead the congregation to a deeper hunger for God and heart for worship and will assist in implementing the vision and strategies of the Lead Pastor in and through all aspects of the Worship Ministry.

Additional Responsibilities

• Weekly Hospital Visitations
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating events.
• Assist in funerals as requested.
• Participate in leading church services.
• Assist in developing, organizing and giving leadership to the ministries within the church.
• Submit regular ministry reports to the lead pastor.

Qualifications

Must possess and model the qualities described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:7-9. Licensed or ordained with the Assemblies of God, or willing to pursue licensure. Exceptional musical talent, including vocals, instruments, music theory, and composition skills. Four‑year college degree (or more) preferred with an emphasis in Worship, Music and Fine Arts, or comparable experience. Able to lead worship from either piano or guitar. Experience leading worship in a variety of settings and musical styles. Experience directing or working with choirs is preferred. Experience with productions (church drama, theater…) is preferred. Able to communicate clearly and warmly with individuals, small groups, and large gatherings. Gifted in building and leading teams—able to recruit, encourage and develop volunteers with a wide range of personalities, passions, and experience levels. Works well in a collaborative ministry environment and values being part of a team. Joyfully supports the mission of the church and the vision of the Lead Pastor.