Pastor of Worship & Outreach

BERKELEY COVENANT CHURCH
Berkeley, California, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2025
Categories: Associate Pastor - Church Planter - Pastoral (Other) - Worship/Music Ministry
Denominations:
Church Size: 101 to 150
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Hybrid
Job Description:

Our Church

Berkeley Covenant Church is a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America and is located between the more economically diverse areas of central and west Berkeley. We focus on being a Jesus-centered church; devoted to lived Christian discipleship; being a people who love, serve, and reach out to those around us.

 Job Summary

The Pastor of Worship and Outreach is a full-time position. The primary thrust of this role will be twofold: a) partnering with the Senior Pastor to create a worshipful atmosphere that includes music, scripture, reading, and prayer; b) Leading the church to reach out to those outside the church with the love of Christ. It is our hope that this person will be led less by a title and more by the gifting of the Holy Spirit.

Worship Focus:

  • Model and lead heartfelt worship in an invitational style that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus
  • Plan Sunday worship services, working with volunteers to choose music that engages our congregation and supports the preaching of God’s Word
  • Plan and coordinate special services following the church calendar and the needs of the congregation
  • Recruit and teach musicians to serve the congregation with musical skill and humility
  • Coordinate weekly worship teams (PPT, sound, communion, musicians)
  • Maintain CCLI license(s)

Outreach Focus:

  • Partner with Senior Pastor and staff to build and maintain a culture that is centered around Jesus in discipleship, love, and service
  • Together with the Senior Pastor, develop and lead the church into Christ-like engagements with our neighbors and community, both in outreach and service
  • Identify and develop future leaders in the church
  • Occasional but regular preaching

Expectations of All Staff:

  • General availability and hard work within a healthy system
  • Honesty and accountability
  • Maintain healthy relationships
  • Maintain a healthy walk with the Lord, devoted to prayer and reading of the scripture
  • A deep willingness to submit to scripture and the Lordship of Jesus in all areas of life
  • Have a servant’s attitude, that no job is beneath you
About BERKELEY COVENANT CHURCH

Berkeley Covenant Church is a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America, located between the more economically diverse areas of central and west Berkeley and the more affluent North Berkeley and the Berkeley hills. As a church, we are in a time of “replanting” after the pandemic, with a focus on being a Jesus-centered church, devoted to lived Christian discipleship, being a people who love and serve.

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