Worship Director
Job Overview
The Summit Church is almost 15 years old and exists in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado. We have a vibrant community, of all ages and walks of life, that enjoys following Jesus together in our city. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Worship Director. If you are passionate about leading congregational worship, shepherding a team of volunteers, and pastoring within a vibrant church community, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Overview
The Worship Director is a multi-faceted role — with an emphasis on both cultivating worship and pastoring our people.
Primary responsibilities include supervising all musical elements of Sunday gatherings, weekly rehearsals, worship nights and any other ministry events that encourage musical worship.
Additionally, this role will involve general shepherding and pastoral care for our church body. This includes regularly preaching, teaching, and offering pastoral counseling to members in need.
This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Director of Staff & Operations.
Benefits
The salary range is $65,000 – $80,000 per year and includes the following benefits:
- Employer-Sponsored Medical, Dental, Disability, Life & AD&D insurance benefits
- Generous Paid Time-Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Retirement Plan (403b)
- Technology & Wellness Benefits
The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill-set, experience and training, and organizational needs.
Job Description
Worship Oversight and Leadership: The Worship Director recruits and coordinates volunteers for the worship ministry, oversees Sunday gathering elements, and conducts both rehearsals and prayer gatherings. This role also organizes worship events, leads development sessions, oversees A/V components and manages all logistics and resources for the worship team.
Shepherding and Directing: The Worship Director models a life of worship for our church and disciples our congregation — and the worship team — in character, conduct, and biblical knowledge. This role helps ensure we all experience meaningful encounters with Christ through prayer and worship while also managing the planning and technical aspects of the service.
Preaching and Teaching: The Worship Director will be a contributing member of the preaching team on an as-needed basis. This role will provide theological guidance to the teaching ministry, while actively seeking and offering feedback on preaching within the church.
General Ministry: The Worship Director offers pastoral care, formation, and discipleship to church members. This role engages in weekly staff rhythms.
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
- A fully committed follower of Jesus who lives in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle.
- Subscribes to and is in full agreement with The Summit Church Statement of Beliefs
- Member in good standing at The Summit Church (or actively pursuing membership upon applying)
- Passion for relational ministry with a genuine love for people
- Detail-oriented; high proficiency in administration and organization
- Proficient in playing one or more musical instruments commonly used in contemporary worship (e.g.,
- piano, guitar).
- Excellent and reliable communication skills
- Project and task-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to recruit, build and lead teams
Location: Denver, Colorado
Website: http://summitdenver.org/
Job Type: Full-time
Role: WORSHIP MINISTRY
Salary: $75,000 - $75,000
Date Posted: over 1 year ago