Goal of Position:
To draw and direct people to the throne of God so they might worship Him.Qualifications:
A steady and healthy personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is growing and contagious.
Lifestyle that portrays elder characteristics (I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, I Peter 5:1-4).
Theology is in agreement with the Evangelical Free Church of America.
A passionate heart for people to know God deeper through the means of worship.
Appropriate degree in music/ministry with seminary experience a plus.
Skills:
Gifted in communication and relationships with the many people involved in the worship ministry (pastoral staff, musicians, sound, media, etc.).
Accomplished vocalist and instrumentalist (preferably guitar and/or keyboard)
Visionary and creative in drawing people to worship.
Conscious of the flow and structure of the service.
Leads worship by worshiping.
Competent in organizational and administrative duties.
Ability to delegate where appropriate.
Knowledgeable about current technology in worship media, sound, and lighting.
Ability to create an atmosphere of worship.
Cognizant of incorporating drama and other art forms as needed.
A motivated self-starter.
Ability to give direction and guidance to other vocalists and musicians.
Position Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate Sunday morning services and any other services with the pastoral staff, reporting to the Senior Pastor.
Select songs and appropriate arrangement of songs that provide fluidity within the services drawing on all ranges of new contemporary worship songs and traditional rich hymns.
Bring energy in leading the services and forming a connection with the congregation, worshiping by skill and example.
Develop a vision to add variety and creativity into the worship service to keep things fresh and new.
Incorporate other segments into the service that will enhance the congregations worship experience, i.e. dramas, testimonies, special music, dramatic readings, etc.
Lead the adult choir OR oversee someone from the congregation who has a passion for leading the choir and provide leadership to that person.
Lead the childrens choir OR oversee someone from the congregation who has a passion for leading the choir and provide leadership to that person.
Lead weekly worship team rehearsals and equip those involved in the ministry to come to rehearsals and services prepared.
Schedule the worship team, sound person, and media operator for each service and arrange the weekly songs in the media software (currently using Easy Worship).
Stay in tune with the current worship industry and bring in new songs that are appropriate for congregational worship.
Comply with copyright laws in obtaining new music and bringing any current music into compliance.
Identify, audition, and develop those who are called by God to serve in th
