Job Overview

The Worship Pastor will serve the Arlington Heights Campus in the following ways:

• Leading music in worship services that draws people to magnify the Lord (Psalm 34:3)
• Choosing songs that are biblically faithful, Christ-exalting, and foster congregational singing (Colossians 3:16)
• Recruiting, developing, and shepherding musicians to serve with the gifts that God has entrusted to them (Ephesians 4:11-12)
• Overseeing all aspects of planning and execution for musical components in worship services, special services, and special events
• Managing and properly utilizing available instrumentation and music library

Job Description

The Worship Pastor will be responsible for the following:

• Work under the leadership of the Associate Pastor to create, coordinate, and execute weekly services.
• Recruit excellent musicians and vocalists to participate in worship.
• Develop strong ensembles of musicians and vocalists to serve together in worship.
• Shepherd musicians and vocalists in their walk with Christ.
• Select hymns, songs, and special music to incorporate into worship.
• Offer expertise and counsel for other worship ministries in the church (e.g., Youth Group, ministry events, staff meetings, cohorts, etc.)
• Design, organize, and direct concerts and other special musical events for the congregation and the community.
• Manage the worship ministry budget for the Arlington Heights Campus.
• Serve in other pastoral responsibilities as directed by the Associate Pastor.

Qualifications:

• Meets qualifications for pastoral leadership referenced in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• High degree of musical training and literacy along with competency both instrumentally and vocally.
• Ability to direct a choir and an orchestra.
• Ability to arrange and/or compose music as needed.
• Bachelor's degree/Master's degree preferred.
• Theologically aligned with the EFCA statement of faith.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Exercise discretion and good judgement in personal contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and the congregation.
• Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, attitude and interactions with others.
• Self-motivated and able to initiate projects and work independently.
• Computer literate in order to complete necessary tasks within software applications.
• Team leader with a positive and supportive attitude.

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