Worship and Discipleship Pastor

M1Naz (Marietta First Church of the Nazarene)
Marietta, Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2025
Categories: Associate Pastor - Communications/Marketing - Discipleship/Groups Pastor - IT/Technology - Worship/Music Ministry - AV/Production - Creative Arts
Denominations: Church of the Nazarene
Church Size: 151 to 250
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $40,000 - $45,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

We are currently running 230 people on Sunday and GROWING     Check out our website: m1nazchurch.com

Full-time worship and discipleship pastor:

In regard to worship, lead our team and the congregation on Sunday mornings and special services in music ministry. Also work hand in hand with the lead pastor on constructing Sunday services.

Includes being responsible for media and communication to the church body and surrounding community via website (m1nazchurch.com) and social media (M1Naz Church) promoting events both locally and districtwide (sconaz.org).

In regard to discipleship this position will work hand in hand with our connections and first impressions team to find and implement effective ways in connecting with all ages that enter through our doors. They will also work with our NDI team to creatively improve small group and discipleship ministries for all ages. We believe outreach and evangelism is for the lost, but discipleship needs to take place in the lives of those who have chosen to believe in Jesus as their Savior. It's life together!

This person is directly accountable to the lead pastor.

We’re looking for someone with an adaptable skill set and leadership capabilities, which will enable our worship ministry and experience to grow, will improve effective communication, and contribute in a welcoming and thriving environment in the church for regular attenders and guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Lead Pastor to plan the worship services

• Lead the musical portion of worship services (both on and off the platform – depending on who is leading that Sunday. Our goal is for you to equip others to lead as well)

• Form teams that can lead worship whether you are or are not leading up front that Sunday

• Develop a process to regularly identify and deploy new volunteers in the church’s worship ministry, first impressions team, and connections team

• Develop and maintain a positive environment among the various team members

• Look for ways to inspire non-musical worship experiences for the church body

• Work with the church’s worship audio/tech team

• Oversee the maintenance of all musical instruments owned by the church (be in communication about new needs in regard to upgrades and/or maintenance)

• Train and work with those volunteering at our welcome center, greeters, etc.

• Actively be part of the NDI team (discipleship and small groups), working with NDI President on shaping our small group and discipleship ministries to coincide with our mission: Engage, Equip, & Go

(Also work on discpleship/mentoring pairing within the church congregation between newer and seasoned believers)

• Attend conferences and/or workshops to learn new ways to improve worship team, first impressions team, and connections team

About M1Naz (Marietta First Church of the Nazarene)

We are a growing church that is well adversed in all ages. We long to strongly be influential in our community and be the hands and feet of Jesus. From stroller to walker, you'll see people worshiping together and longing to go deeper in their walk with the Lord. Life gets messy, and we're trying to do it together at M1Naz.

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