Worship Pastor / Worship Arts Director

Agape.Church seeks to have a worship experience that utilizes a variety of elements and styles that focuses on giving glory to God. Our worship experience will inspire the people of our church to full participation in connecting with God through passion filled, Spirit-Led worship. This includes, but is not limited to, song selection, preparing the worship environment and using willing and skillful people. The Worship Arts Director should be able to lead a multi-ethnic, multi-generational congregation through a musical selection that is diverse as well (Maverick City, Elevation, Bethel Music, Cory Asbury, Cody Carnes. The Belonging Co, Hezekiah Walker, Hillsong, Travis Greene, William McDowell, BJ Putnam, Israel Houghton, etc.)

A qualified applicant MUST have the ability to lead worship from a guitar or keyboard, be vocally strong, possess the ability to recruit team members, build a worship team with depth at every position, be organized and be very familiar with using Prime and/or Ableton. Please provide video footage of the applicant leading worship in a church or conference environment.

Special consideration will be given to those candidates that have experience or skill in one or more of the following areas: graphic design, video editing/production and/or public speaking. These special skills could elevate the position to full-time status.

Spiritual Qualifications:

1. Demonstrate a passion for Christ and his Kingdom through personal spiritual discipline and public ministry.
2. Seek to grow in that relationship with Christ through personal spiritual discipline, education, accountability and service to His Kingdom.

Professional Qualifications

1. Experience: At least 1 year of leading a congregation or ministry in public worship, with a commitment to grow in that area, perhaps through further training.
2. Musical skills: Ability to lead worship while playing the keyboard or guitar. Must have an understanding of basic music theory.
3. Education: At least 1 year of biblical & ministry education at the collegiate level preferred, though not absolutely necessary.

General Duties

1. Work with the Pastor to create a well planned and life-giving worship experience that allows everyone from The Lost to the mature believer to encounter God in our worship services.
2. To oversee and coordinate all musical aspects of the worship service.
3. Lead praise band, singers, worship choir and congregation in worship at weekly Sunday morning worship service 11 of 13 Sundays each quarter. Volunteer worship leaders can lead 2 of 13.
4. Any necessary rehearsals; likely a weekly evening rehearsal and Sunday morning warm-up/review
5. Coordinate music/worship experiences for special events (i.e. Easter, Christmas, Church Anniversary, etc.)
6. Develop a "Night of Worship" service at least once every 12 months. This is service is 75 minutes maximum with the purpose of going deeper in worship and raising the overall "spiritual tide" of the church.
7. Coordinate ProPresenter presentations; making copies of chord charts; scheduling worship team members using Planning Center; equipment set up; emails /phone calls as needed
8. Recruit, audition musicians and singers. Lead or coordinate leadership of the worship team small group promote spiritual growth and the build relationships among team members.
9. Periodically review all instruments to make sure that they are in good working order. If anything needs repaired or to purchase new instruments, it must be submitted to the Pastor for approval.
10. Coordinate worship portion of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting (January) and 14 Days of Prayer (August)
11. Any additional duties as agreed upon by the Worship Pastor and Pastor

Other Duties (As Discussed)

1. Worship Arts Director should be a contributing member of the Creative Team for the church.

Additional Information

1. Worship Pastor is under the direct supervision of the Pastor
2. The Pastor will give the Worship Pastor an evaluation every six to eight (6-8) months during the first year and annually every year after.
3. Worship Pastor receives 20 hours of vacation time every six (6) months. which is given on the first day of every calendar year. Sick time is accrued at a rate of 30 minutes per pay period.
4. Arranging for Substitutes: Due to the nature of church ministry employment, the Worship Pastor is expected to schedule a substitute to fulfill the worship duties in their absence (whether it is due to vacation or illness). The substitute should not jeopardize the vision of the worship ministry and quality of the worship experience at the church regardless of the service day, date or occasion.

• Other Unpaid Sundays Off: Any additional Sundays off must be agreed upon between the Worship Arts Director and the Pastor, and they will be unpaid. On these Sundays the Worship Director should schedule a substitute that does not jeopardize the vision of the worship ministry and quality of the worship experience at the church regardless of the service day, date or occasion.
• If any emergency arises requiring time off, please inform the Pastor and the two will work together to find a substitute for plan to meet the worship needs of the church.

1. Any issues or concerns that the Worship Pastor may have should be addressed in a timely manner with the Pastor for reconciliation of those items as efficiently as possible.
2. It is possible that this position may change or evolve with time. The Pastor asks for cooperation as we continue to strive to make our worship experience even more excellent for our changing and growing congregation.
3. Worship Pastor must be a tithing member of Agape Church
4. Compensation: TBD (Based on Experience and Additional Skills)
5. Worship Pastor must sign No Competition, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement Clauses