Worship Pastor

Christ Community Church is an authentic community in Greeley, Colorado, committed to discovering abundant life in Jesus through its three pillars:
Experience Jesus, Find Family, and Carry Hope. With a history dating back to 1901, Christ Community is a deeply embedded, gospel presence in this community, actively loving Jesus and the people around them, inviting everyone into that journey.

Known for its vibrant diversity, the Christ Community family includes people of all ages, backgrounds, and places in their faith journey, including the spiritually curious as well as the spiritually committed. The church loves being “a restorer of broken walls” and is deeply invested in its community, seen beautifully through Zoë’s Café, its non-profit downtown coffee shop and event center, in addition to many other expressions of local outreach.

What truly sets Christ Community apart is its commitment to being Spirit-empowered and people-centered. Valuing humility, vulnerability, and authenticity, the church embraces a unique blend of theological depth with an openness to mystery over certainty. Transformation is sought through experiential encounters with Jesus that engage both mind and heart. It’s a place where you’ll feel a genuine hunger for God’s presence, where the congregation’s worshipful singing is a cherished experience, and where a collaborative staff fosters a true sense of family.

Christ Community Church in Greeley, CO, is seeking a Worship Pastor to join their family—a genuine, relational leader called to shepherd the congregation in worship. More than just a skilled musician, they are searching for a true pastor who can help the congregation find its collective voice while developing a vibrant community of volunteers. The ideal candidate will be a humble and teachable leader whose intimate walk with Jesus overflows into authentic leadership.

They are eager for a partner skilled in building healthy teams, who genuinely cares for people, and is passionate about discipleship. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to connect with a thriving community and make a lasting impact both on and off the stage.

• Lead weekend worship services with musical excellence and spiritual sensitivity, guiding the congregation into God’s presence.
• Plan weekly song sets and service orders in close partnership with the preaching team and the Music Director.
• Collaborate closely with the preaching team on service orders and expectations.
• Dedicate significant time to volunteer development and recruitment, actively pursuing, re-engaging, and shepherding volunteers.
• Shepherd and develop the volunteer team through regular communication, training events, and relational investment.
• Supervise and manage the Music Director, creating a healthy partnership and ensuring the worship department is a thriving, collaborative part of the Christ Community team.
• Collaborate with other ministry leaders (e.g., Kids, Students) to resource and align worship across the entire church.
• Find creative ways to inspire and coach the congregation to sing and actively participate in worship.
• Integrate a variety of worship elements, including Scripture readings, creeds, and contemplative moments, to engage the congregation.
• Oversee and execute all ministry administration, including service planning, scheduling, and team communication through Planning Center Online (PCO).
• Maintain a consistent and accessible presence for staff and the congregation through regular office hours and availability on Sundays.

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Worship Ministry, Music, or a related field is preferred
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in a church setting

• Is a volunteer magnet. This person loves volunteers. They pursue and recruit volunteers. They develop volunteers. They shepherd volunteers. They’re able to create a vibrant volunteer community.
• Has an intimate walk with Jesus that naturally is part of how they lead worship in terms of…