The church is looking for a person who deeply loves God and is passionate about connecting people to His heart through worship. The ideal candidate should possess vocal and instrumental skills, with a strong desire for continuous personal and team growth. Additionally, the candidate should be adept in media connections and a self-starter who takes ownership and invests in ministry, aligning with the church’s overall mission and vision. The Worship Pastor will play a vital role in enhancing the worship experience and leading the congregation into meaningful encounters with God.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Weekend Services

• Lead and guide the worship team and congregation during Sunday services and special worship events.
• Schedule volunteers for worship services a month in advance and adapt as per availability.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and other team members to create and produce services in line with the church’s vision.
• Prepare chord charts, recordings, and other resources for rehearsals using Planning Center.
• Manage worship resources within an annual budget.
• Develop and build the Worship and Production teams at Carthage Nazarene Church.
• Coordinate and manage all in-person phases of weekend services, including creative elements.

Pastoring:

• Invest time in building relationships with worship team volunteers, fostering connections and providing support.
• Organize gatherings and events to foster team camaraderie and to communicate vision and deepen relationships.

Development:

• Lead the growth and development of all worship team members and worship staff.
• Be available to answer questions and provide resources for team members to aid their individual growth as musicians.
• Conduct auditions for potential worship team members to assess their fit within the team.
• Provide player/coach leadership to guide and develop other worship team members.
• Exemplify grace and understanding while leading the team.

Qualifications:

• Possess visionary leadership and strong character, demonstrating spiritual discernment and emotional intelligence.
• Be organized, efficient, and skilled in time management.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, effectively advancing the church’s mission.
• Be a multi-tasking team player with high energy, positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Lead and support the production team.
• Provide training and support to the production team for video announcements, online needs, and tech support.
• Show a deep desire to continually grow and develop their worship craft.
• Have working knowledge of video creation/editing for social media, graphics, and videos.
• Demonstrate strong relational skills in building and maintaining connections with staff and volunteers.
• Exhibit advanced musical skills both vocally and instrumentally, with a high level of vocal competency.
• Capable of playing at least one instrument, preferably acoustic guitar or keys.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 4 years of worship leading experience at a church of similar size and style is ideal.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure the facility creates a positive first impression experience for visitors.
• Participate in pastoral care, with each pastor being available to care for the congregation on a rotational basis.
• Collaborate and support other members of the pastoral team.

Reports to: Lead Pastor

For more information, view the full church profile at frootgroup.com/carthagenaz

To apply, email your resume to Meggan at mjacobus@frootgroup.com.