The Pastor of Worship oversees the ministry operations of the department, promotes the spiritual and professional development of the team, and oversees the planning of the Normal Campus Sunday services and special events.
Essential Duties
Vision and Strategic Development
- Oversee the strategic planning process of Normal campus worship in alignment with Eastview’s vision
- Support Lead Pastor in the development of Eastview’s understanding of worship
Leadership Development
- Develop the worship staff spiritually, musically, and pastorally
- Influence in the spiritual, musical, and pastoral development of worship volunteers
Ministry and Pastoral Responsibilities
- Serve as the spiritual shepherd of the Worship team. Develop them in their role(s) as spiritual shepherds of the volunteers
- Oversee daily operations of Normal campus worship personnel
- Work alongside the Lead Pastor in the planning process of ideation, critical thinking, and implementation processes of the Normal campus worship services
- Collaborate with Video, Graphics, and Tech ministry teams to coordinate Sunday services in line with Eastview’s mission, vision, values, and culture
- Oversee scheduling of worship ministry partners and volunteers
- Oversee and delegate host development and scheduling
- Serve as primary worship leader on Sunday mornings
- Share in playing, singing, charting, recording, and arranging as needed
- Assist in the direction of rehearsals
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of vocational worship ministry especially in leading volunteers and collaborating successfully with other church staff
- Solid Christian theological understanding
- Strong pastoral and leadership experience
- Strong technological knowledge of music software such as Ableton, Logic, and Finale
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- An effective team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Of ice (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Publisher) and Adobe products
Education
Bachelor’s degree in music and/or ministry
Marla Bennett