Job Description
Full-Time (40 hours per week, some weekends required)
Reports to: Campus Pastor
Summary of Role
The Campus Worship Pastor assists in cultivating a life-giving, passionate, and skillful culture of worship through the spiritual and musical leadership of volunteer and contracted musicians on the Impact Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead worship for weekend services at Emmanuel Church (50-75% of the time)
- Meet with Worship Impact Team members regularly to connect with, care for, and encourage them
- Assist in the training and coordination of worship band/vocal teams
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the worship music
- Craft worship experiences to fit campus context (song arrangements, speaking elements, prayers, etc.)
- Assist the Worship Pastor with department planning and implementation of department projects and in achieving weekly goals
- Establish good rapport with congregation, staff, and Worship Impact Team
- Program all Multitrack music for worship utilizing Ableton software
- Assist in recruiting, auditioning, and onboarding new musicians
- Assist Emmanuel Church staff with special services and events when requested
- Under the direction of the Worship Pastor, support, manage and lead worship for students and young adults
- Assist Campus Pastor with team meetings, Impact Team Nights, and all other campus events
- Attend regular staff meetings and additional meetings when requested
- Other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant (a degree in Worship/Music Ministry and/or Biblical/Theological Studies is preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of worship leading in a local church
Knowledge and Skills
- Highly proficient in voice, piano, and/or guitar
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Proficiency in Ableton software, Microsoft Office and Planning Center Online
- Ability to learn and use Emmanuel’s systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology
- Demonstrate ability to create, coordinate, and lead a worship experience with a team
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated
- Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information
- Demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity
Spiritual Requirements
- Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church
- Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values
- Willingness to regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events
- Agreement to abide by Emmanuel Church’s Expectations of a Staff Member which include:
o Financial support of the church with your tithe
o Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings
o Participate in community through small group
o Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period of time off work each week)
Physical Requirements:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.)
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
- Required to read, speak, and hear.
- Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.