Job Overview

Who We Are

Heritage Christian Fellowship is an independent reformed Bible church that gathers under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We exist, as all things do, for the glory of God alone. We long to know Christ and be conformed to His image by the power of the Holy Spirit.

In our commitment to glorifying and enjoying God, we emphasize proclaiming His Word. This is done through verse-by-verse expository preaching and teaching, which exalts Christ and edifies His body. United by the truths of Christ, we covenant together to follow His commands. Following the tradition of the Reformers and the doctrines of grace, we strive to be continuously reforming and aligning with God's will as revealed in Scripture. Our bond in Christ encourages us to observe the ordinances He instituted and dedicate ourselves to prayer, devotion, joyful worship, discipline, and sound doctrine. We are passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, making disciples both near and far, while ensuring we pass on a rich spiritual heritage to our children, training them in righteousness according to God's Word. Finally, we desire that our love for God abound and manifest itself with a passion for glorifying Him in all that we do, and we long to love our neighbor even as ourselves and love one another as Christ has loved us.

Position Requirements

As leading congregational worship is a pastoral responsibility, we seek a candidate who exemplifies the qualifications for eldership in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, and 1 Peter 5:1–4. Essential qualities should be evident to all who know him:

• A dedication to serving as an under-shepherd, following the example of Christ, the Chief Shepherd, in sacrificial love for His people (1 Peter 5:1-4).
• A servant-leader mindset, demonstrating a genuine love for others, flexibility, humility, a teachable spirit, and a commitment to unity.
• A deep devotion to studying and rightly handling God's Word is vital for leading worship that glorifies Him (2 Timothy 3:16–17, 2 Timothy 4:2).
• Proficiency in planning doctrinally rich worship and strong skills in vocal and instrumental leadership (guitar or keyboard), collaborating effectively with other musicians.
• A commitment to regular prayer, both privately and publicly, for his soul and those entrusted to him, as well as a willingness to pray with and for those in need (Acts 6:4, James 5:14-20).
• A commitment to becoming a member in good standing at Heritage, affirming our Statement of Faith, embracing our core values, submitting to elder leadership, and committing to several years of ministry here.
• A Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies, Music, Theology, Worship, or a related field.
• A premillennial view of eschatology is grounded in a literal grammatical-historical hermeneutic (for a unified interpretation of the whole of Scripture).

Job Description

Position Description

Oversee Worship Ministries (50–80% of role)

In this role, you will lead God's people in worship, modeling biblical worship principles and crafting meaningful worship services based on Scripture. Key responsibilities include:

• Prayerfully planning and directing worship services for Sunday and Wednesday gatherings in collaboration with the Pastor for Preaching. Consider sermon texts, liturgical frameworks, cohesiveness, variety, vocal and instrumental arrangements, and ensuring the theological accuracy of lyrics.
• Ensuring all musical and technical aspects of worship gatherings are well-rehearsed and fit the service's purpose.
• Managing the church's worship schedule and calendar efficiently.
• Overseeing the entire worship ministry, including song selections, AV preparations, and the arrangements of instrumentalists and vocalists.
• Building and nurturing volunteer teams, as well as overseeing the worship department's budget and organization.
• Preparing special worship programs for key events throughout the year (Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.).
• Setting, assessing, and adjusting short-term and long-term goals for the worship ministry.
• Ensuring the maintenance and care of all worship equipment, evaluating needs, and suggesting improvements.

General Shepherding (20–50% of role)

As a fellow Pastor-Elder, you will join us in shepherding our church community. This involves participating in weekly elders' meetings, attending regular staff meetings, providing pastoral care and biblical counseling, sharing in preaching and teaching, and assisting in officiating communion and baptisms. Additionally, we encourage your involvement in elder retreats, conferences, church-wide events, and ministries as your schedule allows.

Position Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience, qualification, & education.