Worship Leader

Has God wired you to engage with Him through music?

Do you love creating an inviting environment for anyone to connect with God?

Is your mission to help people find Jesus, a faith family, and a mission?

Watermark Church launched in 2003 to help people find Jesus, find a faith family, and find a mission. From day 1, our mantra has been, “being the Church, making disciples.” We believe that the church is not a building you drive to or a program you attend. The church is the Body of Jesus Christ – the family of God – sent on God’s mission. Therefore, we are BEING the church in our neighborhoods and local community. In 2012 we moved from worshipping at Grand Haven High School to our current facility, a renovated boat dealership. We currently have around 250 people worshipping with us on a regular basis. 

We are looking for a Worship Leader with a contagious heart of worship who enjoys creating environments that make it easy for anyone to connect with God. That contagious spirit will be focused on reproducing and discipling musicians as well as technology & production team members. While much attention is given to programming Sunday mornings, the gatherings are merely one piece of the puzzle in inviting people in and sending people out equipped to follow Jesus on mission.

Watermark Church is connected to The Wesleyan Church and is located in beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan, a beach vacation getaway on Lake Michigan in the summer and a winter wonderland in the winter. It’s a smaller suburban area situated between Muskegon and Holland with an easy 45-minute drive to Grand Rapids.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Worship Leader is responsible for the oversight of the worship program at Watermark Church by creating environments that make it easy for anyone to connect with God. The Worship Leader plays a critical and highly visible role in cultivating corporate and personal practices of worship in weekly gatherings and events that embody the mission and vision of Watermark Church. By providing expertise for worship, the Worship Leader will work collaboratively and in cooperation with all Watermark ministries and will work closely with the pastoral and staff teams to plan gatherings that help people find Jesus. The Worship Leader provides leadership for the strategy, development and enhancement of corporate worship, including recruitment, development and discipleship of worship team members. The Worship Leader also provides oversight of the technology & production programs and teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide vision, innovation, and creative leadership to gathering planning to keep the worship experience fresh, current, and relevant.
2. Provide theological and practical expertise in determining service elements which includes ongoing development of song rotation and programmatic elements.
3. Function in the role of Gathering Director, providing musical, technical, and administrative leadership to all gathering participants, ensuring successful execution of the vision for weekend gatherings.
4. Recruit, develop, equip, empower, disciple, and lead the worship, technology, & production volunteer staff. This includes coaching and building meaningful relationships, driving the vision to build a culture of care and connection, and encouraging growth in skill set and proficiency.
5. Lead worship at gatherings and make appropriate arrangements during times of vacation or off-site training.
6. Schedule worship, technology, and production volunteers for all gatherings and events.
7. Conduct the needed individual and team rehearsals, ensuring the volunteers are prepared and are growing in skill and excellence.
8. Oversee and develop various production projects as needed (stage design, video creation, technology installs)
9. Continual evaluation of programming to ensure it aligns with the mission, values, and purposes of Watermark Church
10. Facilitate regular communication with worship and production volunteers regarding weekly service elements, rehearsal schedules, events, and suggestions for continued growth.
11. Address building needs and envision space to better facilitate the worship experience at Watermark.
12. Maintain regularly scheduled hours as agreed upon with the Executive Pastor.
13. Regular attendance at staff and leadership meetings, Watermark events, and strategic planning sessions.
14. Oversee worship, technology, and production for weddings, funerals, and other scheduled special events at Watermark.
15. Oversee the use of worship licenses, permission, and software, ensuring everything is up to date.
16. Regularly participate in the life of Watermark Church (spiritually, relationally, emotionally, physically, and financially) to support the overall mission of the church, deepen connections with Watermarkers, and recruit volunteers.
17. Develop and oversee an annual budget for worship, technology, and production, managing resources with a high degree of stewardship.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note: this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change any time or without notice. A co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in worship arts or related field, OR several years of experience leading worship in a local church.
2. Preferred: Minimum 4 years of ministry experience, specifically leading worship ministry and volunteers.
3. Gifted in worship leading and bringing others into the presence of God.
4. Experience with strategic planning, executing, managing, and growing a dynamic worship ministry.
5. Experience with building and developing volunteer teams who are equipped to run a weekly, thriving worship ministry.
6. Strong Christian faith and enthusiastic support of the mission & vision of Watermark Church.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-driven environment – departmentally and staff-wide.
2. Organized, creative, and innovative in ministry approach.
3. Intermediate level of skill in production elements, including areas of live audio/visual, web maintenance, video production, and IT. Knowledge of ProPresenter and Planning Center is a plus.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, staff, and Watermarkers, including public speaking, written communication, and 1:1 interaction.
5. Ability to be proactive in developing and maintaining relationships with volunteers.
6. Able to work well with a variety of individuals, including staff, volunteers, & Watermarkers to achieve desired outcomes.
7. Ability to mediate differences using conflict resolution tools.
8. Able to multitask and prioritize projects.
9. Able to fully embrace the mission and vision of Watermark.
10. Ability to recruit, train, inspire, encourage, and care for volunteers.
11. Self-starter, entrepreneur, vision-driven worker, with a strong work ethic.
12. Able to receive feedback and make appropriate adjustments.
13. Familiarity with guitar and other instruments.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Demonstrate a thriving relationship with Jesus Christ in all areas of life, including living a life on mission by passionately pursuing God and making disciples.
2. Demonstrate a high level of integrity, guided by a sound set of ethical principles.
3. Demonstrate ownership in the organization, possessing chemistry with the faith family of Watermark and staff.
4. Humility and transparency that breeds authenticity.
5. Serve as an “equipper” and to coach others, demonstrating strong leadership gifts, qualities, and abilities to help others succeed.
6. Willingness to model the values of Watermark: We are sent on mission to make apprentices of Jesus by being the presence of Jesus.
7. Innovative and energetic team player and team builder.
8. Willing to focus on the good of the entire faith family and willing to inspire others to work together to achieve organizational excellence.
9. Regular rhythms and goals to stay healthy in personal life.
10. Energetic and enthusiastic, yet able to exude a calming influence when needed.
11. Approachable and available to both staff and Watermarkers as needed.
12. High degree of relational and emotional intelligence as well as healthy boundaries.
13. Embrace all generations and culture groups within the church and community.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Watermark Church offers a salary that is competitive with similar size churches in the area. The Children’s Director position offers a 5% retirement contribution, paid vacation weeks, and a flexible schedule.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

If you believe God might be leading you towards this position, send your cover letter and resume to shawn@sentonmission.com.