Worship Pastor Arise Church Denver

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Positional Expectations:
The Worship Pastor leads and directs the Worship Ministry of Arise Church Denver. The Worship Pastor creates Sunday services and a culture that welcomes the unchurched while leading the church into passionate worship as we follow Jesus together.

The Why:
We are created to glorify God, so the Worship Pastor creates a culture that leads people to encounter God and passionately worship him.

* At Arise, we license people to be pastors if they meet certain criteria. We would be open to hiring a pastoral-level or a directorial-level staff person. Both levels are open to men and women.

• Direct the Worship Ministry (MM) of Arise Church
  • Coordinate with the Lead Pastor (LP) to craft engaging Sunday morning experiences.
  • Actively recruit, train, and motivate a volunteer team to passionately lead our congregation into worship in fresh and creative ways.
  • Run rehearsals and coach musicians.
  • Lead, plan, and manage the weekly worship services, special events, and "big days" (Easter, Christmas, Every Nation Sunday).
  • Oversee the Production of the Sunday morning service, online stream, and other events at Arise.
  • Prepare for Communion Sundays.
  • Champion the WM and our Core Value of Passionate Worship.
• Manage the WM of Arise Church
  • Oversee budgets.
  • Ensure all necessary background checks are performed for volunteers.
  • Keep WM equipment organized.
  • Manage the WM calendar in relation to the entire church’s calendar.
• Shepherd the Flock as a Pastor
  • Come alongside the LP and the Associate Pastor to assist with shepherding responsibilities (counseling, visitation, funerals, etc.).
  • Make yourself available on Sundays to direct people, answer questions, pray, and counsel people.
  • Be a "gas pedal" to the LP’s vision–making ideas into reality through execution and management.
• Be a Team Player
  • Jump in to help with all-hands‑on‑deck events (Christmas Eve, Easter, Kids Camp, etc.).
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the LP.

• Shepherd’s heart
• Biblical knowledge
• Skilled vocalist/musician and coach
• People‑person
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Follower of Jesus
• Growing in love for God and his people
• Committed to developing a personal relationship with Jesus
• Member of Arise Church Denver, or willingness to become one.
• Attends services weekly, participates in a community group, serves somewhere, tithes generously, and maintains integrity.

• Reports to:
  
  Lead Pastor
• Staff Point of Contact for:
  • Audio Engineer
  • Production Lead
  • Contract Musicians
  • All WM volunteers

• $75, cash salary per year (depending on experience), plus benefits.