Position Title: Worship Pastor
Location: Lighthouse Christian Church
Reports To: Lead Pastor
Position Type: Full-Time Position with Benefits.
Our Mission: Help imperfect people experience Jesus and be on mission with Him
Our Vision: A Church without Walls – Jesus calls us to go outside the walls to the highways and byways to reach the lost and broken. It is outside the walls, in unconventional spaces, that the lost and broken can be found. By embracing this approach, we emulate the mission-driven spirit of the early church as we see in the book of Acts in order to see transformation in our cities.
Job Summary
The Worship and Creative Arts Pastor is responsible for leading worship services, overseeing creative arts, and managing all production and media-related elements at Lighthouse Christian Church. This role includes developing worship teams, planning engaging services, and ensuring that all creative and digital platforms reflect the church’s mission and vision. The Creative Arts and Worship Pastor will collaborate with the Communications director to oversee social media, media production, graphic design, creating a cohesive and inspiring worship and media experience for the congregation and the community.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Sunday Service Coordination
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Oversee Service Elements:
- Manage all aspects of Sunday and Saturday services, excluding the sermon.
- Coordinate with worship teams, ushers, technology and sound teams, and décor teams to ensure a seamless worship experience.
- Prepare worship slides and ensure that all multimedia presentations needed for service are put in the right program.
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Worship Team Leadership:
- Lead worship services as the primary worship leader, ensuring theologically sound and spiritually engaging worship.
- Schedule worship team members, ensuring balanced participation across services.
- Organize and lead regular rehearsals for worship teams, focusing on both musical excellence and spiritual preparedness.
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Technology and Sound Management:
- Collaborate with the Lead Sound Tech to oversee the setup, maintenance, and operation of all sound and media equipment, including microphones, monitors, computers, projectors, and lighting.
- Ensure that all technological aspects of the worship service run smoothly and efficiently.
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Worship Team Development
- Recruit, mentor, and empower worship leaders, musicians, and vocalists, providing spiritual direction and musical development.
- Facilitate team-building activities and opportunities for growth, including, but not limited to, attending conferences and worship-related events.
- Foster a spirit of unity and collaboration within the worship team, creating an environment of spiritual growth and personal development.
2. Creative and Production Collaboration
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Video and Photography
- Collaborate with Media Director for the following:
- To create engaging video content, including stories, testimonies, and promotional materials that reflect the church’s mission.
- Recruit and manage volunteers to capture photos and video of church events, services, and community activities, maintaining an organized photo archive for future use.
- Ensure all visual content is consistent with the church’s values and aesthetics, enhancing the church’s communication and marketing efforts.
3. Strategic Leadership
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Central Staff Participation
- Attend Central Staff meetings, contributing to the overall vision and strategic direction of the church.
- Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to align worship and creative efforts with the church’s mission and ensure all services reflect the church’s goals.
- Collaborate with the Lead Pastor, and sometimes, the pastoral team to plan and execute special services, including holidays, weddings, funerals, and other church events, ensuring all creative elements are well-coordinated.
Personal Responsibilities
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Spiritual Leadership
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and uphold spiritual disciplines of prayer, study, and worship.
- Prioritize God-ordained responsibilities, placing Christ first, family second, and ministry third.
- Be loyal to the mission of Lighthouse Christian Church and actively work to protect the unity and vision of the church.
- Engage in evangelism by consistently inviting and investing in people to grow in their faith and connect with the church.
Secondary Responsibilities
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Production & Worship Center Management
- Ensure all sound, lighting, and media equipment is well-maintained and ready for services and events.
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Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Lead Pastor to support the mission and operations of Lighthouse Christian Church.
Qualifications
- Deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission and values of Lighthouse Christian Church.
- Experience leading worship, managing production, and overseeing creative arts in a church setting.
- Strong skills in vocal and instrumental music, as well as experience with audio, lighting, and media technologies.
- Experience in social media management, video production, photography, and graphic design, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of worship leaders, musicians, and creative volunteers.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
This position is designed for a creative and passionate leader who desires to create meaningful, Holy Spirit-filled worship experiences that glorify God, and lead others into His presence. The Worship Pastor will have the opportunity to shape the future of worship at Lighthouse Christian Church, using their gifts to serve the congregation and grow the Kingdom of God.