Bivocational Worship Pastor

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

* Meets weekly with Senior Pastor to plan and coordinate all corporate worship services.

* Conduct effective weekly team rehearsals in preparation for Sunday worship services to ensure ministry volunteers (musicians, vocalists, audio/visual) are adequately prepared.

* Responsible for assignment and coordination of all instrumental, ensemble, praise team, and solo music used in all worship services.

* Advise and assist in matters of weddings, funerals, and special events in compliance with facility usage policy.

* Provide direction and supervision to the Worship Ministry Team (audio/visual, musicians, vocalists, volunteers), including ongoing training, retreats, and team meetings as needed.

* Develop annual goals and objectives for the worship ministry.

* Coordinate the programming for all age-specific music ministries (preschool, children's, youth, and adult).

* Recruit, train, and equip ministry volunteers to support the vision of the worship ministry.

* Prepare, present and manage the annual worship ministry budget.

* Oversee the planning and presentation of musical/dramatic productions for seasons such as Christmas, Easter and/or other special events (ordinations, recognitions, installations, etc.).

* Serve on various committees and leadership teams as needed

* Attend weekly staff meetings, annual planning sessions, and staff retreats.

* Serve as ministry advisor to the Church Council.

* Provide ministry-related announcements through all communication channels.

* Deal effectively and respectfully with other staff, church members, and the general public.

* Model the life of a Christ-follower and worship ministry leader.

* Be proactive in personal and professional growth to continually improve upon musical and leadership abilities.

* Be willing to submit to the leadership of the Senior Pastor and perform other ministerial duties as assigned by him.