Worship Leader / Pastor

Calvary Church is a multi-generational church family of people from different backgrounds but unified in our love of Jesus, worshipping together since 1955.  We desire to be a disciple making community of 

broken people, being made new in Jesus, overflowing with gratitude, and poured out for others 

whose mission is to 

bless and transform lives and communities through the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Calvary Church is seeking a Worship Leader / Pastor that will work closely with the Lead Pastor in cultivating worship services and worship teams that help lead our church family and our community to see and savor the greatness of God in Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. This type of leadership should come from the overflow of the life of a committed Christ-follower, demonstrated by a humble and courageous spirit. Fostering dynamic, participatory, congregational worship while celebrating the best of the past and the best of the new, is a key priority for our church.  Specific responsibilities include:

1. Serving as a member of the Staff Leadership Team at Calvary, being an engaged, committed, passionate team member developing worship ministries in alignment with the mission of Calvary to bless and transform lives and communities through the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

2. Building on Calvary’s traditions while developing a vision for where God might be calling our church and our worship teams to grow in new expressions of worship.

3. Modeling and leading heartfelt worship in an invitational style – through creating worship experiences that draws people in, encourages participation, and invites people into a deeper relationship with Jesus through all the seasons of life from celebration to lamentation.

4. Planning and preparing for worship services. (Currently there are two identical Sunday morning services).  Designing worship elements and selecting “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” that engages the congregation and supports the preaching of God’s Word.

5. Leading rehearsals that serve a dual purpose: (A) preparation for worship services and (B) cultivation of a Christ-centered discipling community of worshippers.

6. Recruiting, shepherding, teaching, and training volunteer leaders, musicians, vocalists, and artists in the church and outside the church to serve the congregation and the community as a team with skill and humility.

7. Developing and administering an annual budget for the worship ministry in accordance with the financial policies of the church.

8. Overseeing and assisting in the planning and implementing of special or seasonal worship events outside of Sunday worship services.

9. Overseeing the AV/Production team staff and volunteers.

10. Overseeing and developing other worship staff and worship ministries at Calvary.

11. Performing other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor

A qualified applicant would have the following characteristics:

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.

• A clear calling to sacrificial leadership of Christ’s people and a demonstrable heart for the lost, expressed in a life and reputation consistent with that calling.

• Gifted in leading participatory congregational worship.

• Experience as a relational leader with organizational skills.

• Strong, positive interpersonal chemistry with Calvary’s lead staff coupled with a passion lead and develop God’s people specifically in worship arts.

• Equipped in sound doctrine and able to teach God’s Word.

• Highly skilled in at least one instrument (guitar, piano or keyboard preferred) with the ability to read music.  Proficiency in other instruments is a plus.

• Proficiency in vocal pedagogy, coaching and directing for soloists and ensembles.  Experience in choral direction is a plus.

• Experience as a producer, including planning, organizing, sourcing, rehearsing and presenting worship events.  Experience in creative arts such as writing songs or scripts is a plus.  Experience in visual design and lighting is a plus.

• Direct report to the Lead Pastor

• Full-time, salaried, exempt

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Health Insurance for entire family

• 403(b) retirement program

• Vacation and holiday days

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.