Worship Pastor

JustChurchJobs, Inc.; Lowell (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Community Church in Lowell, Indiana is seeking a Worship Director/Pastor to lead weekly worship, shepherd a volunteer Worship Team, and coordinate worship services with the Lead Pastor. Applicants should have formal training in worship leading or equivalent church experience, familiarity with Planning Center Online, strong communication, and reliable organization.

The role includes pastoral duties, counseling, weddings and funerals as needed, and collaboration with staff to align ministries

Qualifications

• Formal training in worship leading or proven church experience.
• Knowledge of leading worship and planning services.
• Familiarity with Planning Center Online Services (PCO).
• Strong communication skills; organized and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Worship Service(s) weekly with biblically sound, relevant song selections.
• Recruit and oversee Worship team members for Sundays.
• Plan and schedule using Planning Center; prepare worship plan, slides, and music.
• Lead rehearsals (one weeknight and Sunday morning).
• Provide leadership to Tech Team and collaborate with Children’s Director as needed.
• Meet weekly with Lead Pastor/Staff to discuss themes and service elements.
• Create and manage the worship ministry budget and church events alignment.

Skills

Worship leading

Planning Center

Communication skills

Organized

Dependable

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

Worship Director/Pastor skills:

The worship Director/Pastor will have completed formal training in worship leading or have gained experience and on the job training in a church setting similar to Hope Community Church. He should have knowledge of leading worship, familiarity with Planning Center, have good communication skills, and be organized and dependable.

Accountability:

The worship leader will be responsible to the Lead Pastor or his delegate and prepare a written monthly report for the Hope CC Leadership Team.

Pastoral Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual care through counseling, visitation (hospital, homebound, crisis situations), and prayer
• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral duties as needed
• Help cultivate a caring and connected church community
• Preach and teach periodically as assigned
• Support the development of discipleship pathways for spiritual growth
• Ensure ministries are aligned with the church’s vision and values
• Build relationships with church members and guests
• Help integrate new attendees into the life of the church
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and church events

Worship Responsibilities:

• Lead Worship Service(s) by selecting songs that are Biblically sound and relevant
• Give oversight to and recruit Worship team members as necessary for the coming Sunday.
• Use Planning Center Online Services (PCO) to plan and schedule.
• Personally and spiritually prepare for Sunday by having a worship plan, slides, music and practice completed.
• Lead the congregation in worship each Sunday morning as well as mid-week, special, and seasonal services as assigned.
• Provide equipment, software recommendations to the Worship team to enhance worship experience.
• Lead weekly rehearsals to be prepared for Sunday services (1 Weeknight and Sunday 8:00 morning rehearsal)
• Shepherd worship team and all those invested in the Worship Ministry in coaching, caring, and mentorship
• Provide leadership to the Tech Team by giving timely resources to help them grow and deepen in their skills and gifting
• Involve children and youth in Worship Service on occasion by collaborating with the Children’s Director
• Provide service plans 2 weeks prior to the start of each month to give those participating time to personally practice.
• Host auditions of potential new members, making cuts where necessary, to find the best fit for the volunteers on the worship team, in the congregation, or in the choir.
• Is available to counsel, arrange, provide music and attend special meetings, ministries, and other church related activities (i.e., Funerals and Weddings) in cooperation with the appropriate individuals or groups.
• Meet weekly with the Lead Pastor/Staff to discuss service themes and elements to be included in the worship services.
• Create and monitor the church’s yearly budget for the worship ministry as well as the tech team
• The Worship Director/Pastor coordinates the performance schedules of individuals in the functions of the church.
• Prepares all materials for the choir, worship team, and instrumentalists.
• Other duties as assigned

General:

40 hours a week

3 Weeks (15 days) of vacation time a year granted

Agreement with the mission and vision of Hope Church is expected.

Becoming a Ministry Partner and participating in the life of Hope Church would be expected.

Collaborates with the entire staff regularly