Worship Pastor

Glad Tidings Church
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2020
Categories: Worship/Music Ministry
Denominations: Assemblies of God
Church Size: 501 to 750
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

 

Glad Tidings Church in Lake Charles Louisiana is seeking to hire a Worship Pastor.

The Worship Pastor will model a Spirit-filled life of full devotion to Christ in every area of his/her life (spiritual, emotional, relational, financial, physical) so that he/she may provide authentic pastoral leadership. 

The Worship Pastor will facilitate a growing environment of authentic, Spirit-empowered worshipers. This role is upfront and highly visible, therefore, the Worship Pastor must have strong communication gifts and represent the church as a minister. The role requires a creative shepherding approach off-stage to raise up and develop teammates and leaders who understand the heart of worship.

VISION STATEMENT OF GLAD TIDINGS:

“Love God. Love People. Make Disciples.”

SCOPE OF MINISTRY POSITION:

The Worship Pastor will be responsible for the planning, coordinating, and overseeing of the Worship and Music Ministry, with a goal of making disciples and creating excellent, Spirit-led worship experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Degree in Music or equivalent degree in Worship Arts is preferred.
  • A demonstrated ability to lead a contemporary praise team (is required), and choral conducting ability (is preferred).
  • Proficiency as a lead vocalist and with (at least) one musical instrument (i.e., piano or guitar).
  • Experience in leading contemporary music with an appreciation for the great hymns of the church.
  • Experience in visual, dramatic, or related arts is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

7 years experience in a church music leadership position with emphasis on directing a contemporary praise team (full orchestra and choir is preferred).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Worship Pastor reports to the Lead Pastor and provides pastoral leadership, coordination, and accountability for all teams that make up Glad Tidings Worship and Music Ministry. The Worship Pastor shall be responsible for:

  • Development of a strategic five-year plan, the steps necessary to achieve that plan, and the ability to communicate that plan.
  • Coordinating weekly rehearsals for the Praise & Worship Team, Orchestra, and Choir for weekly services and special events.
  • Selecting and preparing special music by individuals and ensembles for worship as needed.
  • Developing, in conjunction with ministers and worship team, a framework for all worship environments (i.e., children, teens, etc.).
  • Developing working relationships with current church musicians (choral and instrumental) and actively inviting and attracting new musicians into the music program.
  • Encouraging and affirming all worship participants to use their spiritual gifts to glorify and worship God.
  • Overseeing the maintenance of the church’s musical instruments and equipment as well as the music library.
  • Coordinating music for weddings, funerals, and other church celebrations.
  • Attending staff meetings and church leadership meetings as required.
  • Development and management of an appropriate worship department calendar and budget.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CANDIDATE:

The Worship Pastor shall:

  • Be a disciple of Jesus Christ with a mature faith and a passion to lead others in becoming disciples of Christ
  • Know and support the vision, values, and standards, and participate in the life of Glad Tiding Church
  • Be an effective worship leader who can inspire meaningful worship experiences for the congregation and the worship department members 
  • Exhibit an ability to move beyond the set-list and musically lead the worship team and congregation to "flow" with the leadership of the Spirit
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and passion for worship ministry (and dreams big)
  • Value excellence in performance, organization, and in their personal life
  • Demonstrate strong team and talent building, with excellent communication skills
  • Possess strong people skills and the ability to work well with people of varied ages and musical skill

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Lead and Associate Pastors, Church Staff, Volunteers, Media (audio and visual), all church musicians (vocal and instrumental), Orchestra Director

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

The Music Pastor shall:

  • Be proficient in, or willing to learn to use, Planning Center, ProPresenter and Basecamp
  • Have a working knowledge of digital and analog soundboards and other live and/or production equipment

 

About Glad Tidings Church

Glad Tidings Church is a family of believers who are committed to loving God, loving people, and making disciples. We envision a church where men and women, boys and girls are invited into the life of Christ, find healing for their souls, discover their purpose, and are encouraged and equipped to live out their faith in meaningful ways. We value the authority of the Bible, the leadership of the Holy Spirit, the practice of compassion towards one another, the strength of our diversity, the necessity of spiritual formation, and the mandate of missional engagement.

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