Worship Pastor- Cornerstone Church

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WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 636

Cornerstone Churchin Litchfield, MN, is a vibrant, purpose-driven congregation committed to helping people grow in their faith and live it out daily. With ministries for every age and stage of life, including kids, students, adults, and Spanish-speaking groups, the church fosters authentic community and discipleship. Through worship, life groups, and outreach programs like Celebrate Recovery and Hope Ministries, Cornerstone is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where people can take next steps in their spiritual journey.

Cornerstone not only has a great impact on local communities, but also a rich history of supporting missionaries around the globe. Ministry partners are supported financially and through prayer, and many in the Cornerstone family have also participated in mission trips.

Cornerstone is currently experiencing stable attendance and consistent giving, positioning us for our next season of growth.

The Worship Pastor serves as the main Worship Leader and “second face of the church” for the congregation. Additionally, the Worship Pastor acts to supplement the pastoral staff through his availability for support to congregants in such ways as general pastoral counsel, officiating baptisms, funerals, or weddings as needed.

The Worship Pastor serves to meet the leadership and executional needs of worship for Student Ministries.

The Worship Pastor supervises and works with the Tech Director to meet the requirements of the Programming Team in creating in‑house and live‑streamed worship experiences that inspire, enable, educate, encourage, and challenge both believers and those who are seeking to explore and deepen their understanding of a relationship with Jesus. The Pastor of Worship Ministries, through the Tech Director, will utilize a variety of technologies and methodologies such as video imagery, stage lighting, pre‑recorded musical tracks, set design/stage décor, various musical instruments, vocalist, and/or soloists.

The Worship Pastor is a full‑time salaried position involving a typical in‑office work week of Sunday through Thursday with varied evening hours and special event times as needed.

• Serve as a “second face of the Church” to champion the mission, vision, values, and strategy of Cornerstone Church and the worship ministry.
• Provide leadership and vision for the worship ministry, including band, vocals, and tech ministry.
• Develop and implement strategies for regular spiritual transformation and growth for worship and tech team members.
• Collaborate with staff to provide contexts for growth in Biblical worship theology, worship leadership, and musical skill at all age levels.
• Recruit, train, and equip worship leaders, instrumentalists, and vocalists within the worship ministry, ensuring a team structure that allows each volunteer to serve twice per month.
• Organize and lead regular rehearsals for the band, vocalists, and technical support teams.
• Oversee the development and management of the Worship budget.
• Provide leadership and direct supervision to the Tech Director in meeting the tech needs of services.
• In conjunction with the Tech Director, oversee the development and management of the Tech budget.

• In collaboration with the Programming Team, plan and execute worship services, including scheduling Worship Team and Tech Team volunteers, preparing music, and organizing rehearsals for all aspects of the worship ministries.

• Lead in Sunday morning worship at least 45 Sundays per year.

• Lead other segments of Sunday Service such as Communion, Guided Time of Prayer, Announcements, or other segments as needed.

• Provide coverage personally, or through coordinating others, for other ministry services such as baptisms, specific Men’s or Women’s ministry events, or other events as needed.

• Assist the Wedding/Funeral/Special Event Coordinator in meeting the tech and musical component needs of weddings, funerals, or other services as needed.

• Officiate Weddings, Funerals, and Baptisms as…