Worship Pastor

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Worship Pastor will oversee and produce worship services and special programs, coordinating all-encompassing service details based on the theme and overall direction established by the Lead Pastor. They must be a creative, passionate visionary in leading people to God after the pattern of Avalon’s mission. The Worship Pastor will be a team-builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to develop a long-term plan for growing the worship ministry and inspire those around them to join in the pursuit of that vision. This position is pastoral, requiring service not solely as a musical/performing arts director and ministry coordinator, but also as a spiritually mature shepherd to the people in the church.

TIME & COMPENSATION: This is a full-time, salaried position. Benefits include health insurance, employer matching contributions to 403(b), employer contributions to HSA, PTO, sick leave, and professional development support.

REPORTS TO:  Lead Pastor

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Invest time developing relationships with lost people to be effective in pursuing the Great Commission and helping the church to do the same.
• Set the standard for serving as lead worshipper in worship services
• Plan and direct the corporate worship services of Avalon Church in consultation with the Lead Pastor and with prayer, conceptual forethought, theological accuracy, variety, sensitivity to the Spirit, synergy, and musical appropriateness.
• Ensure that all the musical and technical aspects of the service are well-planned, rehearsed, and suited to advance the theme for the day.
• Coordinate all aspects of the worship ministry to function together cohesively, overseeing song and choral selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements, and coordination of all instrumentalists, vocalists, and other participants.
• Build and equip the teams to carry out the worship areas of Avalon Church.
• Be a dynamic, adaptable advocate for the worship ministry, its various components, and its mission and vision within the context of the Avalon Church community.
• Oversee the worship department budget, organization, and volunteers.
• Plan and direct seasonal programs as outreach opportunities.
• Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary to facilitate excellent worship experiences in all services.
• Lead in pastoral care for all worship ministry members.
• Research and introduce our worship and media teams to worship training provided by conferences, books, or other ministries.
• Build contacts and relationships with local musicians and organizations for both evangelistic and staffing purposes.
• Set, attain, evaluate, and modify short-term and long-term goals for the worship ministry that align with the vision and mission of Avalon Church.
• Partner with Iglesia leadership, Avalon Preschool, and the Family Life Team to encourage and enhance musical programming.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated excellence as a worship leader (minimum: 4 years; preferred: 8+ years)
• College education (minimum: bachelor’s degree; preferred: additional seminary degree)
• Skilled use of technology in worship and of sound, lighting, computers, presentation software, media and video projection.
• Agreement with the Regulative Principle of worship and willing to develop worship services that follow that philosophy.
• Pastoral experience characterized by empathy and a commitment to Gods Word (This does not mean the candidate has to be ordained.) (minimum: 2 years demonstrated, preferred: 5+ years of demonstrated pastoral experience)
• Creative ability to incorporate other art forms (minimum: choral and instrumental arts; preferred: visual, graphic, and/or drama)
• Musical skills (minimum: expertise in choral/instrumental conducting; preferred: orchestration ability, personal instrumental proficiency)

This job description is not intended to include every detail related to this position but is a general description of the primary responsibilities.  Avalon Missionary Church reserves the right to change and revise job descriptions.