Worship Pastor

About the Position

The Worship Pastor is responsible for overseeing the worship and music ministry by developing, conducting, and evaluating Spirit-led music and worship arts.

• Create, cast, and execute a vision for worship ministry based on current trend
• Leading the worship team to effectively engage the congregation in worship
• Consult with the Lead Pastor to plan the worship services in conjunction with his sermons
• Recruit, rehearse, and spiritually nurture praise team members and band members
• Oversee the development and use of “artistic expressions of worship” in all ministry areas, as needed
• Participate in Vacation Bible School, mission trips, church camps, etc., as directed
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers in the areas of sound, lighting, and online media for worship and serve as a resource for all other ministry areas
• If additional monetary resources are needed, develop a budget recommendation for the finance committee
• Oversee the music at weddings/funerals held in the church
• Attend staff meetings, retreats, or conferences, as directed by the Lead Pastor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

• Have a commitment to First Marion’s church-wide mission and vision
• Actively attend First Marion with your spouse and children
• Be a growing, fruitful disciple of Jesus Christ through personal Bible study, an active prayer life, personal evangelism, and tithing to the local church

• Born-again Christian with an engaging and gracious personality
• An evident calling to vocational ministry and a sincere passion to minister through the local church to influence the lives of students with the gospel of Jesus Christ
• An academic degree is preferred that compliments one’s field of ministry, as well as five or more years of experience in a church of comparable size to First Marion (The lack of an academic degree can be overcome with proven experience in one’s ministry field.)
• Competent with sound, lighting, and technology as it relates to audio/video presentations
• Quality singing voice
• Proficiency on guitar and/or piano preferred but not required
• Should always exhibit professionalism, demonstrated by well-groomed appearance and conscientious work ethic
• Team player (Must be interested in the overall success and health of the church)
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and people skills (i.e. can recruit and train volunteers)
• Possess strong relational skills to build relationships with church members
• Self-directed and self-motivated worker
• Detail oriented, yet able to work with composure and flexibility
• Strong calendar management skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Basic budgeting skills
• Should be conscious of the need for confidentiality