At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus. As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process. Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:
- Abide in Christ
- Create a Relational Culture
- Connect the Unconnected
- Equip Volunteers to Serve
- Share Christ with Others
- Strive to make it Better
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It is expected that those on staff model the following for our congregation:
Abide in Christ
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- Personally: There is an expectation that you will have a regular and growing/deepening relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, His Word, etc.
- Ministry: It is expected that you will lead your team (volunteer and/or staff) not only in the work, but also encouraging them in their walk with Christ.
This could be prayer huddles each week, a verse sent out each week to your team, etc.
Attend Monday 9am prayer meetings weekly with the rest of the staff.
Create a relational culture
Personally: That you would honor and deal with things relationally the way that Jesus modeled and dealt with things. The world will know we are Christians by our love for one another.
Serve more than you receive.
Ministry: We expect you as part of your job to engage relationally with others on staff and in our congregation. The world will know we are disciples by our love for one another.
If you have a problem with other staff or anyone in our church, talk directly to that person first.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Connect the unconnected
Personally: We expect that you will be in a small group during the week as we would expect that of any member of our church.
Ministry: Participate in helping people to move from large environments to smaller discipleship environments.
Equip volunteers to serve
Personally: Spend time in prayer for God to provide workers for you and VRL. In addition, you will personally find people to serve in our church, even if it’s not your own area.
Ministry. We expect that you are not hired to just do the job, but that your primary responsibility is to get the job done with the involvement, recruitment and equipping of volunteers.
Share Christ with others
Personally: There is an expectation that in word and deed outside of these walls you will introduce people to Jesus Christ by your words and actions. Specifically praying and looking for opportunities in your sphere of relational influence.
Ministry: It is expected that you see how your ministry is reaching out directly or indirectly to those who don’t yet know Jesus Christ or are disconnected from VRL. (E.g. You’re not just cutting flyers as an admin, but those flyers will be used in people’s hands as a tool to invite others to experience Jesus.)
Strive to make it better
Personally: In your home life and outside these walls, we do everything to glorify God, so do your best as unto the Lord. Have a great work ethic and model grit because of your dependence on Him.
Ministry: We expect that you will look at ways on a regular basis for how you, with God’s leading and volunteers, can make the environment that you serve in better. Also, that you would look at other areas and make loving comments on how they could strive to make it better in their area and that you are open to them doing the same for you.
“ONE THING”
“Pastor and lead a culture of worship through teaching, modeling and equipping all generations of worshipers by curating environments that lead people to encounter God and take next steps in their gifting and faith.”
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Weekend Services
- Collaborate with Sermon Team for song selection
- One on one with direct report
- Planning center scheduling
- Planning center files creation and input
- Lead culture of availability (Lobby)
- Consistent song discovery/implementation
- Engage W/ Other pros in field for continued development and growth
- Lead, plan, and execute creative process and implementation of Easter/Christmas in collaboration with the worship experience team
- Lead, plan, and execute a “Powerful moment” that aligns with each sermon series
- Care and connection with volunteers
- Cast vision and excitement for culture of worship at VRL. Annual or Biannual meetings with the entire team to reinstate expectations and renew vision.
VRL Worship Culture
- Follow the Holy Spirit to inspire and engage the congregation in authentic worship.
- Recruit, train, and equip musicians for worship services
- Teach, model, and equip the Church to worship God corporately and individually not only during weekend services, but as a committed follower and apprentice to Jesus
- Collaborate with ministry leads (Men’s, Women’s, CR, Next Gen, Kids) to develop worship leaders. Meet with CR and Nextgen Worship leads once per month for continued development.
- Lead, plan, and execute worship nights on a consistent basis (4 times per year minimum)
- Pastorally lead team members through VRL’s Discipleship process
- Once every other month implement team night/Safe space environments/song writing/development and onboarding of musicians and vocalists
- Develop and implement audition process and onboarding for all worship teams among all ministries. Every volunteer has a clear next step for growth/development.
- Grow the culture outside of weekend services (Spotify playlist, social media devotions)
- Once every other month attend/lead at CR and Next Gen.
- Oversee and implement worship experience for Volunteer Celebration Night, Men’s/women’s retreats, conferences, Winter camps, RDT’s, Rooted Celebrations.
- Coordinate and implement worship at monthly all staff meetings and Annual all staff retreat
EXPECTATIONS
- Attend VRL church services on a regular basis.
- Have attended a DNA class, signed a membership agreement and be in missional alignment with VRL.
- Be in a small group on a regular basis.
- Committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL.
- Abiding in Christ and continuing to grow toward Christlikeness and spiritual maturity
- 3-5 Years minimum experience leading worship in a church setting as a full- time staff member.
- 3-5 years minimum building teams, coaching, pastoring, and developing worship team members
- Skilled musician and vocalist with a broad knowledge of modern worship music
- Strong creativity skills to enhance the worship experience
- Able to lead and coach a band through rehearsals and services
- Proficient in Planning Center, Microsoft Teams, and DAW software programs
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of implementing AVL at a service.
- Able to provide constructive feedback and next steps to team members on their performance
- Experience with Pastoral care and support for both worship team, and church members offering prayer and spiritual guidance
- Heart for mentoring and discipling others
- Able to address conflict between team members promptly and biblically to fight for relationship and resolution
- Experience in speaking in front of large groups of people with the ability to engage and inspire.
- Strong interpersonal skills, clear communicator and humble character.
- Coachable and able to receive constructive criticism on a regular basis
- Self-motivated and looks for additional areas to contribute.
- Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
- Ability to adjust in work style for the benefit of the team.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule as there are seasons of irregular work hours.
- Attend monthly All Staff meeting and participate in department meetings or other meetings when requested.
- Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of Valley Real Life.
Valley Real Life provides a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Retirement.
Valley Real Life provides a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Retirement.
