Worship Leader for Stonebrook Church
Who we areStonebrook Church is a growing church in Maize, Kansas with a zeal for the glory of God, a passion for the gospel, a drive to make disciples, and a sweet spirit of fellowship. Stonebrook Church is truly "leading people to find and follow Jesus."
We are looking for an individual who can continue to build our worship ministry as a vital tool in helping people grow in their understanding of biblical truth, the glory of the Lord, and the beauty of the gospel.
Vision for our worship● Powerful and moving. A good balance of "the heart" and "the head," as God has made us both rational and emotional.
● High quality and excellence, without losing spiritual vitality.
● Biblically and theologically rich songs.
● Focused on developing robust congregational singing.
Qualifications and Abilities Personal Qualifications● Spiritual vitality and love of the Lord. Character as well as competence.
● The heart of a shepherd. A person of prayer for the church, and the people they lead.
● Affirmation of our statement of beliefs.
● Passion and drive for the ministry.
● A good fit with the staff. A team player, but speaks his mind. Takes coaching well.
● Positive, flexible, team-oriented. Approachable and pleasant.
● Good people skills. The ability to coach and challenge others with professionalism, Christlikeness.
● Good work ethic. Dependable, punctual.
● Proactive in problem solving, coaching, and conflict resolution.
Ministry/Professional Qualifications● Confident and comfortable on stage, with healthy, humble engagement of the congregation.
● A focus on engaging the congregation in singing, not simply performing as a band.
● Some level of musical training preferred.
● Preferred 2-5 years of meaningful worship ministry experience.
● Some theological instruction preferred, or willingness to seek it.
● Has sufficient personal vocal ability.
● Good recruiter and leader developer.
● Personally organized, and a good organizer of the ministry.
● Able to lead musicians and vocalists through organized, sharp, efficient practices and rehearsals.
● Ability to develop the skills of the vocalists and musicians.
● Preferred proficiency with an instrument such as guitar or keys.
● Ability to develop stage presence and expressiveness of all musicians.
● Understanding of all creative elements: music, lighting, video.
Responsibilities and ExpectationsIncludes but not limited to...
● Cultivate a culture of congregational singing.
● Develop worship that is a congregation-appropriate version of modern worship, with rich theological grounding.
● Foster a culture of excellence, quality, and spiritual vitality in the worship team.
● Stay informed with developments in worship ministry, while focused on theological foundation.
● Work with the senior pastor (and staff when applicable) to plan and lead weekly worship services that align with sermons and the overall vision of the church.
● Responsible for the development and execution of all areas of the worship service with input from the senior pastor.
● Developing special seasons and worship services (e.g., Christmas, Easter).
● Plan and conduct weekly practices and rehearsals.
● Attend weekly staff meeting.
● Oversight for the scheduling of worship volunteers.
● Development and oversight of AVL and tech team.
● An understanding of technical software such as Planning Center, MultiTracks, etc.
● A passion to recruit and develop volunteers for all areas of worship.
● To participate fully in church life as a member of the church. Not siloed only in worship ministry.
● To assist in the development of the student worship band in coordination with the student pastor. (Continue to develop the pipeline. Students contribute significantly and regularly in our main worship service.)
● To provide input and oversight to various areas church ministry that include music, tech, and creativity.
To Apply● Submit your resume to [email protected], along with a link to a video of you leading worship if applicable.
● Church website: stonebrookchurch.org
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