Worship Pastor

Legacy Church is seeking a dedicated and gifted individual to serve as their next Worship Pastor, a crucial role for this vibrant and growing church plant. This is more than just a music leadership position; Legacy Church is looking for a true pastor who can shepherd the congregation into the presence of God through engaging worship experiences while also building and developing a thriving volunteer worship team. The ideal candidate will be proficient as a vocalist and musician, preferably with expertise in guitar and/or piano. Collaborating closely with the Senior Pastor, this individual will select music that aligns with the church’s vision and values, cultivate a positive team environment, and take the initiative to develop and grow the worship ministry. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and solidify the worship culture of a young, mission-focused church with a deep commitment to elevating Jesus and fostering authentic relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Shepherd the congregation through worship into the presence of God Coordinate and lead worship experiences for Sunday services and special events
• Select music that aligns with the overall vision and values of the church and plan the flow of worship to be Christ-centered, engaging, and transformative
• Collaborate with the Senior Pastor to create a cohesive worship experience
• Recruit, mentor, and train volunteer worship and production team members
• Develop the music and leadership skills of the worship team and help them grow in their skills and as a team
• Pastor the worship and production teams and maintain healthy teams for both
• Learn and have ownership of the set up and tear down of worship
• Stay current with trends in worship music and technology
• Support the ministry as a whole with a willing spirit and a team mentality

Characteristics of the ideal candidate:

• Education and experience Bachelor’s Degree in Worship Ministry, Music, or a related field is preferred 3 or more years of relevant experience in a church or ministry setting
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Proficiency as a vocalist and musician, with expertise in guitar and/or keyboard
• Lead worship both musically and verbally through transitions, use of scripture, and other moments that help the congregation engage more deeply in worship
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong interpersonal, relational, and communication skills Lead and develop worship and production volunteers
• Must be able to plan meaningful and formative worship services
• Ability to lead, give direction to, and develop a band
• Should work well with the Senior Pastor, staff, and volunteers
• Understands how to spot and utilize the gifts of this gathered body of believers in worship
• Needs to be able to create a positive, encouraging team environment
• Should take initiative to improve, develop, and grow the worship ministry
• Understanding of Planning Center Online and familiarity with other worship technologies and software.

Personal characteristics and qualifications:

• Exemplifies the character traits of a pastor as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–16
• Must be a team player
• Approaches all things with humility and a teachable spirit
• Self-starter who is strongly motivated and is passionate about the mission
• Needs to be relationally driven and a strong connector of people
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Exhibits a spirit of flexibility
• Should be attentive to and led by the Holy Spirit