Job Overview

The Worship Pastor is responsible for oversight of the Worship team as well as steering the vision for Worship ministries within Westover Church. The Worship Pastor will support the members of the worship team and provide direct oversight for the Westover Audio Visual team. The Global Ministries Pastor is supported by Lead Pastor Wilson.

Job Description

Strategic/Vision/Leadership – 65%

• Lead Worship for weekend services (3-4x a month)
• Oversee and drive the design, development, and execution of Sunday AM services and other Special Events along with the Program Director, Choir, Dance, and other directors and coordinators of Westover's Worship Ministry
• Creative collaboration with teaching pastors to develop themes for message series and seasonal events, and coordinate services using the Planning Center with other service participants.
• Research elements of songs, scripture, prayers, and media pieces for Sunday services; assist in musical arrangement, composition/song writing, and manage song collection to ensure the Worship Ministry teaches and equips the church with the gospel, essential teachings of God, and proper response of His people.
• Oversee inter-ministry efforts to equip families for worship in the home, to promote multigenerational worship as a congregation.
• Oversee Worship Ministries' budget and recommend capital expenses.

Team Development — 20%

• Management of Worship Ministries department personnel (Directors/Associates/other coordinators)
• Provide leadership for weekly program meetings, event planning, and annual teambuilding retreats.
• Musical development and recruitment of worship leaders, bands, choir/vocal and instrumentalists
• Oversee and collaborate with WAV technical management and guest artist relations, providing creative direction and artistic/technical feedback.
• Encourage and equip for volunteer recruitment.

Pastoral Responsibilities 15%

• Build shepherding relationships & function as a spiritual leader with Westover's worship teams, volunteers, and department staff.
• Shepherd the congregation through the implementation of the vision for Worship ministries.