WORSHIP PASTOR (15-20 hours a week)         

Bear Creek Church, Surrey BC       

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

Responsible for leadership over the music ministry.

Primary areas of oversight and accountability are: leading people into a place of worship in corporate gatherings, providing leadership to and developing Worship Teams, and oversight and maintenance of the 'Worship & Prayer' portfolio.

Reports to: Lead Pastor

DEMONSTRATED QUALITIES

The Worship Pastor should be a servant leader who is humble, honest, teachable, and encouraging. Is to be a committed musician, a compelling leader, ambitious and well organized. Must be able to develop teams and leaders, anticipate details, and work with other ministry leaders to achieve ministry goals.

• Must have an understanding of Christian doctrine and adhering to the EMCC Statement of Faith.
• Must be an experienced musician instrumentally and voice.
• Must be capable in MAC and Pro-Presenter
• Must have a understanding of every instrument in a band
• Must be comfortable in the following styles of music: modern worship
• Should have experience in leading worship in a church
• Prefer a degree in music or equivalent experience and knowledge

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and direct lay-person worship leader and teams, media, and all creative aspects of morning worship
• Provide leadership for musicians
• Find someone to mentor and come alongside them in their spiritual journey                    
• Work strategically and creatively with Lead Pastor, Children's ministry in areas of music and worship
• Regularly meet with team members for spiritual growth and musical development
• Coordinate regular training events/seminars/worship conventions for teams to attend
• Assist in recruiting new musicians

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Work closely with the Lead Pastor for spiritual growth and development
• At least once/year attend a worship seminar / conference / EMCC Pastors Conf.
• Engage in the reading and studying of God's Word daily for personal worship & growth.

Hours and compensation TBA, For more information contact cdneudorf@shaw.ca