Overview
Farley Community Church is seeking the position of a full-time Worship Pastor. The Worship Pastor will oversee and produce weekly traditional and contemporary worship services and special programs, coordinating all-encompassing service details based on the theme and overall direction established by the Senior Pastor. He must be a creative, passionate visionary in leading people to God after the pattern of our mission statement. The Worship Pastor will be a teambuilder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to develop a long-term plan for growing the worship ministry inspiring those around him to join in the pursuit of that vision. This position is pastoral, requiring service not solely as a musical/performing arts director and ministry coordinator, but also as a spiritually mature shepherd to the people at Farley Community Church (FCC).
Qualifications:
- Seminary degree preferred (willing to help obtain Seminary degree)
- Born again Christian who feels called into music ministry by God
- Strong communication skills with the congregation
- Love the Lord, love your family
- Proficiency in the use and maintenance of worship, sound, and lighting equipment
- Proficiency with needed programs, including but not limited to: ProPresenter, Planning Center, Song Select, and Live Streaming
- Prior experience working with Worship ministry or working within the music field
- Must be familiar with a wide variety of hymns and worship styles
- Solid organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to build and manage staff with volunteer teams
- Able to work as a team player, cooperating with the staff, committees, and members of FCC
- Capable of leading and planning weekly traditional and contemporary worship services
Responsibilities:
- Set the standard for serving as lead worshipper in worship services
- Plan and direct the corporate worship services of FCC in consultation with the Senior Pastor, with prayer, conceptual forethought, theological accuracy, variety, sensitivity to the Spirit, synergy, and musical appropriateness
- Ensure that all the musical and technical aspects of the service are well-planned, rehearsed, and suited to advance the theme for the day
- Coordinate all aspects of the worship ministry to function together cohesively, overseeing song and choral selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements, and coordination of all instrumentalists, vocalists, and other participants
- Build and equip the teams to carry out the worship areas of FCC
- Be a dynamic, adaptable advocate for the worship ministry, its various components, and its mission and vision within the context of the FCC community
- Oversee the worship department budget, organization, and volunteers
- Plan and direct seasonal and other programs as outreach opportunities
- Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary and in a timely manner to facilitate excellent worship experiences in all services
- Lead in pastoral care for all worship ministry members
- Research and introduce our worship teams and choirs to worship training provided by conferences, books, or other ministries
- Maintain current equipment, repairing/purchasing new equipment as needed with biblical stewardship
- Build contacts and relationships with local musicians, studios, and organizations for both evangelistic and staffing purposes
- Set, attain, evaluate, and modify short-term and long-term goals for the worship ministry that align with the vision and mission of FCC
- Partner with schools to encourage and enhance their music program
- Perform baptisms, weddings, funerals, hospital visits with follow-ups, as well as care and counseling as necessary
- Attend requested meetings with Personnel Committee and Elders
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Church Pastors and Elders as appropriate
- Participate in the life and ministry of the church
- Shall also be in participatory attendance of the regular and special services of FCC
If you are interested in learning more or applying please contact us at personnel@farleycc.org.
