Worship Pastor

Real Life Church Worship Pastor

Real Life Church-Pullman

Pullman, Washington

Reports to:

Lead Pastor

Full-time, Exempt

Real Life Church is a non-denominational, contemporary church, passionate about authentic worship, and community. We are seeking a Worship Pastor to lead our worship ministry. This role is central to our Sunday services and church life, overseeing musical worship, production (sound, video, and tech), and fostering a TOV culture of goodness, discipleship, and relationship within the teams and congregation.

The ideal candidate is passionate about musical worship with proven musical and leadership skills, technical proficiency, and a relational heart. You will cultivate an environment where people encounter God through music while building meaningful relationships with team members, volunteers, and the broader church family.

• Plan, lead, and oversee all Sunday worship services, ensuring they are theologically sound, culturally relevant, and engaging.
• Select worship songs, arrange sets, and lead the worship team (vocalists, bass, guitar, and drums) in rehearsals and services.
• Cultivate a team culture of TOV, spiritual growth, excellence, and unity.
• Occasionally lead or support special services, events, and seasonal gatherings (Christmas, Easter, baptisms, Good Friday).

• Lead and develop the sound, video, and production teams (including volunteers).
• Oversee the technical execution of services, ensuring high-quality audio, lighting, and video elements that support the worship experience.
• Manage and maintain worship/production equipment, recommending upgrades as needed within the church budget.
• Implement and manage worship planning software (Planning Center) and service flow.

• Build meaningful relationships with worship and production team members—investing in their growth and personal lives.
• Shepherd volunteers and team members through regular one-on-one meetings, prayer, and encouragement.
• Collaborate with other RLC pastors and ministry leaders to integrate worship into the overall life and vision of the church.
• Be available for pastoral care, hospital visits, and counseling related to worship ministry families when appropriate.
• Foster connections between the worship ministry and the wider congregation.

• Recruit, train, and develop volunteer team members across worship, sound, and video.
• Manage scheduling, team communication, and ongoing training.
• Work within the church budget for worship and production needs.
• Stay current with worship trends, new music, and production technology while remaining rooted in biblical principles.
• A standout candidate will be willing to take on other administrative tasks outside of Worship.

• Spiritual: A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony and alignment with Real Life Church’s statement of faith and values.
• Musical: Strong vocal and/or instrumental skills. Experienced in leading contemporary/modern worship.
• Technical: Working knowledge of sound systems, live production, video switching, lighting, and Pro Presenter. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading worship teams and technical/production teams.
• Relational: Warm, approachable, and pastorally minded. A relational leader who values people over performance and has demonstrated humility and gentleness in leadership.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in worship leadership, music, theology, or related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience will be strongly considered.
• Character: Humble, teachable, collaborative, and emotionally mature. Must pass a background check.