Worship Minister

Job Description

Highland Church of Christ is a contemporary church in a rural area that has a track record of growth and outreach to both the surrounding communities and the world. Highland is an independent, instrumental Christian church of 600+ located in the southeastern Illinois city of Robinson and is searching for a minister to lead our worship and worship technology areas.

We’re looking for Worship Minister who has a passion for leading the congregation to worship, the ability to create environments to help them connect with God in a significant way, and the skills to utilize appropriate technology to accomplish both. We’re searching for a leader who relates to both artists and non-artists and can recruit, equip, develop, and deploy other leaders who share that passion for effective worship.

It should go without saying that an above-reproach lifestyle and a hyper commitment to God’s Word are prerequisites, but we’ll say it anyway. Also important are a college degree in an appropriate discipline, and experience in planning and leading worship in a medium to large size church. The position description goes into more detail on responsibilities.

To help you create an effective worship ministry and environment, you’ll be part of an elder-protected, staff-led leadership model that encourages innovation and smart risk-taking. You’ll also have the support and partnership of an experienced staff team. In addition, the auditorium is modern and offers programming flexibility with an array of first-rate technology

Accountability:

• The Worship Minister will work directly with and be accountable to the Executive Minister, who will provide guidance and support under the leadership umbrella of the Sr. Minister and Elders.
• The Worship Minister shall work in full compliance with the current policy and procedures of the church.
• The Executive Minister will provide the Family Minister with ongoing communication, evaluation, and direction.

Characteristics:

• A growing disciple of Jesus Christ.
• Committed to the mission and vision of Highland Church of Christ.
• A servant’s heart.
• Self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• An unmistakable passion for worship ministry.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership:
• Lead and oversee the worship ministry (vocals, instruments, etc.).
• Lead and oversee the audio/visual ministry.
• Lead and oversee the worship technology ministry.
• Define a vision and strategy for the worship ministry that supports the overall church vision and strategy.
• Recruit, train, deploy, support, and shepherd a volunteer team for the worship ministry.
  Oversee a process that continually helps create growing disciples of Jesus within the worship ministry.
• Effectively communicate with staff, worship volunteers, and the congregation.
  Work with the Sr. Minister to create fully integrated worship services.
• Develop worship and leadership skills through workshops, training, conventions, education, and networking.
• Participate in the church’s shepherding ministry, including hospital calls, etc.

Administration:

• Create and oversee the annual worship ministry budget. Work with the Executive Minister in establishing each year’s budget.
• Approve and help support events in the Auditorium.
• Other responsibilities and projects as may be assigned.
• Good staff relations and integration of effort.

Job Products:

• A life, passion, and personal growth appropriate to leadership in worship ministry.
• Worship volunteers who are growing as disciples.
• Excellent and effective worship in all services.
• Excellent and effective audio/visual and worship tech ministries that enhance Sunday worship and other gathering experiences.
• An excellent, attractive, and effective website.
• Effective communication with staff, worship volunteers, and the congregation.
• Advance planning that allows for creative and integrated worship.
• Adherence to the annual budget.
• A clear vision for worship ministry that supports the vision of the church as a whole.
• An effective and executed plan to recruit, train, deploy, support, and shepherd volunteers for a growing ministry.

Compensation is competitive and includes a retirement contribution and insurance package.

To apply, please send a resume with a cover letter