Worship Pastor

Worship Pastor Overflow Church – Benton Harbor/ Saint Joseph, MIPosition Overview

• Organization:
  Overflow Church
• Location:
  
  Southwest Michigan (St. Joseph / Benton Harbor region)
• Position Type:
  Full‑time, salaried (includes evenings and weekends)
• Reports To:
  
  Director of Operations
• Primary Relationships:
  Lead Pastor, Ministry Directors, Pastoral Staff
• Secondary Relationships:
  Worship Team, Production / AVL Teams, Volunteers

The Worship Pastor will lead, shape, and pastor the worship life of Overflow Church, overseeing weekend gatherings and cultivating a worship culture that forms disciples, proclaims the gospel, and creates space for authentic encounter with God. This is a pastoral leadership role, not merely a musical one. The Worship Pastor is responsible for worship leading, team development, creative planning, and collaboration across ministries to ensure worship gatherings are Christ‑centered, theologically grounded, and culturally engaging.

• Congregation: A growing, multiethnic, multigenerational church in Southwest Michigan
• Staff:
  Full‑time and part‑time pastoral and ministry staff
• Context:
  Established church entering a season of significant growth, facility expansion, and community impact

Overflow Church exists to Generate Hope by becoming an overflowing presence of Christ’s love, proclaiming hope to the neighbor and the stranger. Worship is central to our identity as a people shaped by the gospel, prayer, Scripture, and life together.

Worship Leading

• Plan, prepare, and lead weekly worship gatherings (typically 3–4 weeks per month)
• Cultivate a vibrant, Christ‑centered worship culture rooted in Scripture, prayer, and the gospel
• Identify, train, and develop worship leaders, vocalists, and musicians
• Provide leadership for special services, church‑wide gatherings, and seasonal events
• Oversee and steward worship instruments and musical equipment

Planning & Creativity

• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and teaching team in service planning and sermon integration
• Lead worship planning meetings with intentionality and spiritual depth
• Develop creative elements that support teaching themes (Scripture readings, prayer moments, liturgical flow)
• Preferred:
  Encourage original expression and songwriting where appropriate, reflecting what God is doing in the life of the church

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Shepherd and care for worship and production team members spiritually and relationally
• Lead teams with humility, clarity, and a pastoral heart
• Disciple leaders within the worship ministry toward spiritual maturity and healthy leadership
• Foster prayerful preparation and spiritual formation within the team
• Help shape non‑musical elements of worship (Scripture, prayer, silence, response)

Weekend Gatherings

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Sunday worship services with excellence and clarity
• Select songs, transitions, and creative components aligned with the sermon and season
• Communicate clearly with musicians, vocalists, and production teams well in advance
• Provide preparation resources (charts, song maps, multitracks, recordings)
• Collaborate on visual elements and service flow

Tech & Production Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight for production, AVL, and media teams
• Ensure technical systems are prepared, functional, and well maintained
• Partner with tech leaders to develop volunteers and leaders
• Oversee worship‑related production planning (slides, lighting, media coordination)
• Support both in‑person and online worship experiences

Character

• A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ marked by spiritual fruit
• A life shaped by Scripture, prayer, humility, and obedience
• Demonstrates servant leadership, emotional maturity, and pastoral wisdom
• Loyal, supportive, and aligned with Overflow Church’s mission and leadership
• Spiritual gifts of leadership and shepherding

Chemistry

• Collaborative, teachable, and flexible
• Forward‑thinking and organized
• Trustworthy, self‑aware, and emotionally healthy
• Embraces diversity and unity within the body of Christ
• Fully aligned with Overflow Church’s theology, vision, and values

Competency

• Proven ability to lead worship and musicians effectively
• Demonstrated…