Worship Associate; Starkville Campus

SUMMARY

The Worship Associate works in partnership with the Starkville Campus Lead Worship Pastor to lead the worship and technical teams for Pinelake Starkville’s campus. As a leader, this person will assist in the development, implementation, direction, and promotion of a Worship Ministry that is relevant to both the Pinelake Starkville congregation and to the wider community. The Worship Associate will serve as the primary worship leader for PL College services as well as provide leadership and oversight to worship in our Next Gen environments.

This person will be responsible for the spiritual health and musical development of the teams within his/her care.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in coordination with the overall goals and objectives of Pinelake Church.
• Assists the Campus Pastor to work toward excellence in all areas of the ministry.
• As a part of the overall Starkville staff team, participate in campus-wide ministry events and the shepherding of our Starkville faith family.
• Basic personal responsibilities:
  • Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, meditation and practicing L3.
  • Maintain proper priorities in your home including your spouse and children (if married and/or with children).
  • Faithfully support the ministries of Pinelake by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to you.
  • Maintain active participation in community.
  • Reflect a growing awareness and practice of personal Emotional Healthy Spirituality.
  • Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of Pinelake Church (Colossians 3:23-24).
  • Value the 7 H’s of our staff culture in your heart, home, and life (Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health and Harmony).

SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, oversees and evaluates all components of College Worship ministry and Next Gen worship.
• Conducts regular planning meetings with peers and servant leaders.
• As necessary, assists other pastors and local campus ministries in the successful completion of regular worship events and special events.
• Assists with the management of the campus worship ministry budget within the parameters established by the One Church Worship team and Starkville Campus Lead Worship Pastor.
• Establishes goals and objectives for College Worship ministry and initiates strategies to fulfill them.
• Works closely with Starkville Campus Lead Worship Pastor, College and Student Pastors/Ministers to ensure continuity of worship service programming among areas of the ministries.
• Plans and promotes activities to support College worship ministry.
• In keeping with the principles taught in Ephesians 4:11-12, supervises the enlistment, education, and evaluation of all servant leaders in the College Worship Ministry, which may include vocalists, band members, and production support teams.
• Performs administrative duties such as compiling reports, preparing expense reports and completing purchasing orders as specified by church policy.
• Attends at least one regular weekly worship service and be present on the church campus during all other regular weekly worship services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with and leads servant leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years of experience minimum for competitive candidates. Applicable experience may substitute for portions of the educational framework.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The individual must be able to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze, and interpret documents, instruction manuals, and policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people, communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, email and in person, demonstrating tact and…