Worship Pastor Job Description:
We are looking for a full-time Worship Pastor to lead our worship team in teaching and engaging, meaningful, Christ-centered worship for our weekly events and Sunday morning worship services. The Worship Pastor of New Hope will oversee the recruitment and leading of volunteer musicians, singers, sanctuary production teams, and livestream teams. These teams will work together to offer passionate and authentic worship services that will lead people into the presence of God.
We also have a worship intern that you will be able to mentor and work alongside.
Does this sound like something you are called to do? Do you have a heart for the Lord and desire to lead and serve Him and His people in worship? Do you have an engaging, easy-going personality? Are you the kind of person people gravitate toward and are willing to learn from? Are you a leader with a proven track record of people willing to follow you? If so, please read on.
ABOUT THE CHURCH
New Hope Community Church is a non-denominational church located 15 miles south of downtown Nashville. We offer a modern worship experience, while mixing in traditional hymns. We seek the truth of God’s Word to be revealed in both the lyrics of the worship songs we sing and the messages we teach/preach. New Hope is a church of around 250 to 300 people, we offer online and Livestream capabilities that rival churches much larger than us. The highest level of quality and production will need to continue as we have set a goal of doubling the size of our congregation in 2025.
Check out the church at: www.newhopechurchtn.org www.createhopestudios.com
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pastor and teach the worship and production team members toward spiritual growth & development.
- Lead worship during Sunday morning services and for special events as needed.
- Plan and organize weekly worship services—including scheduling, song selection, production, and livestream.
- Conduct weekly worship rehearsals preparing teams spiritually, musically, and technically for services.
- Build and develop worship and production teams—including leading vocalists and musicians and recruiting new team members.
- Provide pastoral care for team members and other members of the congregation as needed.
- Lead the worship & tech rehearsal on Thursday evenings and Sunday morning soundchecks.
- Work with on-site graphic designer to craft images, videos, and social media to fit sermon series and communications.
- Organize, oversee, and even create visual content for weekend experiences—including video elements, sermon graphics, screen slides, lighting and stage design.
- Ability to teach/preach on occasion is a bonus.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
- Meets the Biblical qualifications of a pastor found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
- Authentic and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Passionate about worship and leading others in worship.
- Hold same beliefs as presented on the church website: Beliefs, Vision, Values, Church Constitution & Bylaws.
- The same person both on and off the church platform.
- Experience in leading worship to a congregation and leading/managing teams.
- Preferred: Ability to lead worship in singing while playing guitar. Ability to play piano is a bonus.
- Strong communication skills, both on and off the platform.
- Team player and willing to work with staff and volunteers for the betterment of the church.
- Preferred: Ministry training through a college, university, or other recognized ministry development program.
- Ability to engage with people from differing generations and backgrounds.
- Experience working in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
- Knowledge and experience with the following: Ableton, ProPresenter, Planning Center, CCLI, and at least a basic working knowledge of audio/visual functions.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested in this position and looking to apply? Send your resume with three references, cover letter, and a video/link of you leading worship to: josh@newhopechurchtn.org (pastors public email address)
