Job Description : Our Need

Our Need

Purpose

The Associate Pastor is responsible for providing leadership in our worship ministries, including choirs, orchestra, pianist / organist, praise team, and media.

Responsibilities and Duties

Worship Ministries

• Participate in the Sunday morning worship services by leading our choir, orchestra, and worship team in guiding our congregation in worship.
• Plan, select, organize, practice, and execute a worship script in conjunction with the Sunday sermon and / or the weekly Bible focus, which blends contemporary and traditional, while utilizing the choir and instrumentalists.
• Maintain clear channels of communication with the Lead Pastor, informing him of activities and progress of assigned ministries together with any ministry's needs and challenges.
• Meet regularly with the ministerial staff to plan, evaluate, and coordinate the various church ministries.
• Communicate all audio and visual support needs with the Media Team in a timely manner.
• Strategically partner with present leaders, pianist, and organist in our music ministry to maintain relationships and continue to build unity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Preferably a seminary degree with - years of work experience evidencing a proven work ethic and successful leadership skills.
• Vibrant and solid Christian faith with continued growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit in all ministry pursuits.
• Evidences the characteristics of 1 Timothy 3 and possesses a clear and distinct call from God to vocational ministry.
• If married, has a strong marriage which is supportive of pastoral calling.
• An administrative and operational leader who pays attention to detail.
• A strategic thinker who can plan : "How to take the steps necessary to execute the stated vision or goal?
• Personally self-aware and self-confident.
• Has a heart for ministry to a congregation and community of active adults, active retirees, and active seniors.
• Possesses excellent communication and relational skills with the ability to communicate with persons of differing views in a healthy way to achieve the best results.
• Has a servant's heart; is caring, diplomatic, and an active listener; and has the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in all things.

Because of the size of our church, we will add a ministry component to this job description with every candidate we pursue after we determine and better understand hia gifts, interests, and abilities in relation to the gifts, interests, and abilities of the two pastors who are already on our staff.

It is imperative that our pastoral team share the responsibilities of shepherding and nurturing our growing congregation as we work with the many people who are already serving in amazing ways in multiple impacting ministries.