Worship Pastor

Centralaz; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Christian Church is seeking an Area Worship Pastor for the Mesa/Glendale campus to cultivate a thriving worship culture across campuses. The role leads worship, guides volunteers, and collaborates with ministries to execute weekend and holiday services.

The position requires coordinating ProPresenter lyrics, arranging songs, and developing vocal teams while aligning with church vision and values. Strong leadership and stage presence are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with and inspire a team of creatives.
• Ability to work independently within scope of assignment; Manages time and prioritizes duties effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to be flexible in executing last-minute weekend changes
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Ability to sing and speak from stage is required
• Experience in a large church is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead worship onstage a minimum of 46 weekends a year (Holidays included)
• Lead at Central campuses as scheduled 3-4 times a month – primarily at Mesa/Glendale
• In addition to Sunday services, take ownership of CYA and Celebrate Recovery worship experiences
• Contribute to the planning and execution of weekend services
• Contribute in weekend/event song selection
• Work closely with other ministry departments to create and execute weekend and holiday
• Assist with song arrangements
• Contribute to songwriting for Central Music
• Lead and develop volunteers at Mesa/Glendale
• Recruit, develop, and schedule vocal teams
• Assign song leads and keys
• Prepare vocal notes for the weekend
• Being present in the lobby as much as possible
• Own weekend volunteer hospitality
• Meeting regularly with volunteers
• Assist Student Worship Pastor with CSM as needed
• Support the vision and direction of Central Christian Church and the Weekend Experience Team, and help create and carry out the vision of the Central Worship ministry under the direction of the Lead Worship Pastor
• Participate in “all staff” events
• Support other ministries with worship
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Stage presence

Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Position Title: Area Worship Pastor – Mesa/Glendale

Campus: Central Support

Reports To: Lead Worship Pastor

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Position Summary: The Area Worship Pastor plays a key role in cultivating a thriving worship culture by fostering excellence, connection, and meaningful moments with Jesus. This role provides worship support across campuses and ministries, leads worship, and offers direct guidance to worship leaders, volunteers, and musicians, primarily at the Mesa/Glendale Campus.

This position is connected to the faith and ministry of the church and moves forward the vision of Central Christian Church.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship onstage a minimum of 46 weekends a year (Holidays included)
  • Lead at Central campuses as scheduled 3-4 times a month – primarily at Mesa/Glendale
  • In addition to Sunday services, take ownership of CYA and Celebrate Recovery worship experiences
• Contribute to the planning and execution of weekend services
  • Contribute in weekend/event song selection
  • Work closely with other ministry departments to create and execute weekend and holiday
  • Assist with song arrangements
  • Contribute to songwriting for Central Music
• Lead and develop volunteers at Mesa/Glendale
  • Download and prepare weekend ProPresenter lyric files
  • Download and prepare weekend Playback arrangements
  • Recruit, develop, and schedule vocal teams
  • Assign song leads and keys
  • Prepare vocal notes for the weekend
  • Being present in the lobby as much as possible
  • Own weekend volunteer hospitality
  • Meeting regularly with volunteers
  • Assist Student Worship Pastor with CSM as needed
• Support the vision and direction of Central Christian Church and the Weekend Experience Team, and help create and carry out the vision of the Central Worship ministry under the direction of the Lead Worship Pastor
  • Participate in “all staff” events
  • Support other ministries with worship
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Must be able to communicate with and inspire a team of creatives
• Ability to work independently within scope of assignment; Manages time and prioritizes duties effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to be flexible in executing last-minute weekend changes
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Ability to sing and speak from stage is required
• Experience in a large church is preferred

Competencies

• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well with others and builds effective relationships
• Communicates Effectively – Communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately
• Develops Talent – Develops people to meet both their ministry goals and Central’s goals
• Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Drives results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances

Role model in personal life

• Must align with the vision, and values of Central Christian Church and be committed to doing Central no harm.
• Financially support the vision of Central Christian Church by faithfully giving at least 10% of gross income.
• Growing in your personal relationship with Christ, while developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the Church

Model biblical integrity in all things

• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Central Christian Church employees, defined by the Employee Handbook
• Be an active Owner at Central Christian Church, making every effort to uphold the six staff values of Central.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.