Worship Pastor

Evangelical Free Church of America; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established community-focused church in a vibrant role that emphasizes pastoral leadership and worship planning. This position involves leading worship services, providing care to the congregation, and developing a strong community of volunteers. You will supervise creative teams and ensure that worship is engaging and Spirit-led. The church is looking for someone passionate about discipleship and community building, ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you have a heart for ministry and a desire to lead in worship, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and leading worship services.
• Ability to supervise and develop creative teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee worship service planning and execution.
• Supervise and develop worship and technical teams.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Worship Planning

Team Leadership

Counseling

Budget Management

Volunteer Recruitment

Education

Theological Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Planning Center Online

Job description

Pastoral Leadership (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Lead the Church: Participate in the operational leadership of the church through weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings to include pastoral staff, Core Team, and All Staff.
Care for the Congregation: Provide pastoral care to the congregation through prayer, counseling, teaching, visitation, assimilation, and the officiation of weddings and funerals.
Equip the Saints: Effectively disciple and develop people to do the work of ministry.

• Plan and evaluate worship services:
  • Oversee all aspects of worship service planning in collaboration with the senior pastor and in accordance with our philosophy of corporate worship
  • Select songs that are solid (biblically faithful), singable (melodically accessible) and suitable (appropriate dynamics), fostering an atmosphere of congregational edification and Christ exultation.
  • Ensure the proper application of church ordinances (communion, baptism) worship elements (prayer, meditation, confession, lament, etc.) and special segments (mission’s spotlights, family dedications,
    commissioning’s, etc.).
  • Help plan and coordinate special worship services and holidays (i.e. Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, etc.).
  • Regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of the worship services in accordance with our philosophy of corporate worship.
• Resource and rehearse worship and technical teams:
  • Utilize and leverage Planning Center Online (PCO) to plan worship services, schedule volunteers and resource musicians and vocalists.
  • Ensure appropriate rehearsal of all worship teams and technical teams on a weekly basis.
• Ensure thoughtful, Spirit-led worship leadership in all worship services that prepares to engage the whole-person in whole-hearted worship of the Lord.

Team Leadership (Romans 12:3-8)
Supervise the Creative Team:

• Directly supervise the worship leader and technical director through weekly one-on-one meetings, professional development plans, and annual performance reviews.
• Manage, coach and evaluate the technical team regarding assignments, projects, performance and communication.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for the Creative Team.
  Shepherd Volunteers:
• Oversee the recruitment, on-boarding, development and scheduling of the worship team and technical team.
• Develop a strong community of musicians who enjoy serving together.
• Build intentional, relational disciplemaking into the culture of the creative teams.

How to Apply:

To be formally considered for the position, please submit your cover letter, resume and unofficial degree conferring transcripts to our HR Director, Kimberly Delk, by emailing those to [e-mail] . Questions about the position or the process may be directed to Kimberly by calling her at [phone].