Worship Pastor

VANDERBLOEMEN; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing community church in Chino, California is seeking a Worship Pastor to provide spiritual and musical leadership. Responsibilities include planning worship services, overseeing a tech team, and recruiting and training volunteer members. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of worship leadership experience, professional musical skills, and hands-on experience with worship technology. This role is crucial for fostering a vibrant worship culture that engages all age groups and aligns with the church's mission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of worship leadership experience in a church of similar size.
• Professional-level musical ability in vocals and at least one instrument.
• Hands-on experience with worship technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead worship services in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
• Recruit and train worship and tech team members.
• Oversee tech aspects of services including sound and livestream.

Skills

Musical excellence

Technical fluency

Leadership skills

Worship design

Intergenerational worship philosophy

Administrative management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music and/or Biblical Studies

Tools

ProPresenter

Planning Center

Ableton

Job description

Chino Valley Community Church (CVC Church) is a vibrant, Christ‑centered community in Chino Hills, California, dedicated to glorifying God by being and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The church offers a variety of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, and adult Bible studies, and emphasizes belonging, spiritual growth, service, and outreach both locally and globally as expressions of Christian discipleship.

About the Worship Pastor

The Worship Arts Director at Chino Valley Community Church (CVCC) will provide spiritual and musical leadership by overseeing all aspects of music, production, and technology—including sound, video, livestream, and lighting—to ensure a cohesive and excellent worship experience. Reporting directly to the Senior Pastor, the Pastor/Director will craft and lead two identical Sunday services (9:00 am and 10:45 am) while providing a strategic direction that aligns with the church’s mission to glorify God by being and making disciples. This role emphasizes an intergenerational worship philosophy that utilizes a “traditional praise band” style, modernizing hymns to bridge the gap between CVCC’s diverse age groups. Crucially, the role must function as a “leader of leaders,” moving beyond individual performance to prioritize the recruitment, training, and shepherding of volunteer team members to cultivate a Christ-centered and Spirit-led culture of worship.

The Worship Pastor’s responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead CVCC worship services. Craft worship experience in conjunction with and in support of Senior Pastor.
• Heart and ability to disciple worship team / tech team members.
• Schedule and manage worship team / Tech team volunteers for weekly service.
• Maintain regular contact with volunteers to train, encourage and support.
• Coordinate and run weekly rehearsals with musicians, vocalists, and techs in preparation for Sunday services.
• Plan and produce special services such as Good Friday, Easter, Christmas Eve and others in collaboration with senior pastor.
• Oversee tech team members: sound, video, livestream and lights.
• Oversee and implementation of the worship arts budget.
• Manage facilities, equipment and other resources committed to worship art.
• Develop and implement other high-quality, forward-looking solutions within worship arts such as stage design, visual presentation and technology solutions.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree is preferred (ideally in Music and/or Biblical Studies); a master’s or seminary degree is a plus but not required. More important than formal education is demonstrated ministry experience and competency.

Candidates should have:

• 3+ years of worship leadership experience in a church similar in size or complexity (CVCC averages ~1,200 in attendance)
• Professional-level musical ability in vocals and at least one instrument (guitar strongly preferred)

Hands-on experience with worship technology, including sound, lighting, ProPresenter, Planning Center, Ableton, and A/V systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ideal candidate brings a balanced blend of musical excellence, technical fluency, pastoral heart, and systems thinking, including:
• Worship & Service Design: Ability to design and lead cohesive, repeatable Sunday services and collaborate with the Senior Pastor on special services (Good Friday, Easter, Christmas Eve).
• Musical Leadership: Skill in reading charts, leading rehearsals, and directing musicians and vocalists toward excellence.
• Intergenerational Worship Philosophy: Ability to modernize hymns and maintain a “traditional praise band” style that serves both long-time members and younger families.
• Technical & Production Oversight: Proficiency in worship tech, stage design, troubleshooting, livestreaming, and visual presentation.
• Administrative & Resource Management: Experience managing budgets, equipment, and facilities responsibly.
• Leadership of Leaders: Ability to recruit, train, equip, and empower a volunteer-driven team rather than relying on personal performance.
  Relational Shepherding: A pastoral, discipling approach to team members and the congregation.
• High-Capacity Systems Thinking: Capacity to scale systems and teams for a growing, 1,200+-person church environment.
• Collaborative & Innovative Spirit: Flexibility, teachability, and creativity in solving ministry, technical, and organizational challenges.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Demonstrating a lifestyle consistent with the characteristics stated above.
• Excellence in vocals and at least one instrument (guitar preferred).
• Demonstrated ability as a worship ministry leader (3+ years leading worship in a church similar in size to CVCC).
• Skilled in the use of technology in worship – sound, lighting, ProPresenter, Planning Center and A/V equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train and encourage volunteer worship team/tech team members.
• Flexible to feedback from other staff members and open to further learning in the area of worship arts.

What it’s like to live in Chino Hills, CA

Living in Chino Hills, CA, offers a blend of suburban comfort, scenic beauty, and family-friendly amenities. Nestled in rolling hills with stunning views of nearby mountains, the city is known for its clean neighborhoods, well-maintained parks, and highly rated schools, making it ideal for families. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to shopping, dining, and recreational activities like hiking and biking, while still being within a reasonable commute to larger cities like Los Angeles and Orange County. Community events, a strong sense of safety, and a welcoming atmosphere contribute to Chino Hills’ reputation as a peaceful and desirable place to call home.

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