Mission Statement: To help people Know and Enjoy God, Find Friends, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.
Leadership Values:
• Love God
• Love People
• Be Tenacious
• Choose Gratitude
• Choose Excellence
Responsibilities
Leadership:
- Provide strong leadership and direction for all creative initiatives at Graceway Church.
- Champion the culture and brand of Graceway, ensuring a consistent and relevant look and feel across all platforms, both online and in person.
- Lead and develop a team of creative volunteers to help carry out the church’s mission.
- Facilitate ideation and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas that support Graceway’s vision and enhance community impact.
- Continuously evaluate and update creative processes, content, and the Graceway brand to remain relevant to a diverse and multicultural audience.
- Build strategic relationships with the creative arts community in Kansas City and collaborate with other church networks for inspiration and innovation.
Content Creation:
- Develop, plan, and execute compelling and engaging content for Graceway’s creative needs.
- Work closely with the Lead Pastor and leadership team to implement a creative vision that aligns with Graceway’s mission and values.
- Oversee creative and production elements for weekend worship services and special events, ensuring excellence for both online and in-person experiences.
- Produce engaging online service environments to reach and connect with local and global audiences.
- Coordinate the design and aesthetics of Graceway’s physical environments, including signage, lobbies, auditoriums, stages, and children’s spaces, to ensure a cohesive and excellent presentation.
- Effectively manage projects to meet timelines, quality standards, and organizational goals.
Weekend Worship and Production:
- Oversee weekend worship and production for both online and in-person services, ensuring alignment with Graceway’s creative vision and mission.
- Collaborate with the Worship and Production teams to execute seamless, impactful worship experiences.
- Provide direction for stage design, lighting, audio, and video production to enhance the worship experience.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of both online and in-person services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
- Ensure that all creative and production elements serve to support the mission of helping people Know and Enjoy God, Find Friends, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.
Communications:
- Oversee Graceway’s digital presence, marketing strategies, and internal and external communications.
- Lead the development and design of Graceway’s website and app to optimize functionality and user engagement.
- Create engaging online communities through social media platforms and impactful content.
- Develop marketing strategies aimed at reaching unchurched and multicultural audiences in Kansas City and beyond.
- Provide guidance and support to Graceway staff and volunteers in producing digital, written, and print communication materials that reflect Graceway’s mission and values.
What You Bring
Education & Experience:
- Proven video-editing skills and proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite.
- Graphic design experience preferred.
- Experience overseeing worship and production elements in a church setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated success in building and innovating within a cohesive brand, especially for social media platforms.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to execute short- and long-term creative strategies.
- Expertise in creating engaging online and in-person worship and production experiences.
Personal Characteristics & Qualifications:
- A growing, personal relationship with Christ that aligns with Graceway Church’s mission and values.
- Passionate about communicating the Gospel with creativity and excellence.
- High cultural intelligence, aligning with Graceway’s diverse and multicultural community.
- A commitment to Graceway’s mission to help people Know and Enjoy God, Find Friends, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.
