
Website Hope Community Church of Greater Kansas City
Position Summary: The worship minister at Hope Community Church works with the Lead Pastor to provide leadership, vision, planning, and execution for the Sunday morning worship ministry and select special events.
Responsibilities:
- In consultation with the Lead Pastor, oversee the selection of music and liturgical elements for each service.
- Plan and lead the set on Sundays 2-3 times per month.
- Work with other worship leaders as they plan and lead their sets.
- Oversee scheduling of and communication to worship leaders and worship team members for Sunday services.
- Prepare for and lead rehearsals on the Sundays you serve as Worship Leader.
- Prepare and print songbooks and other materials for all rehearsals and services.
- Prepare and print copies of liturgies and scripture for the Lead Pastor, lay leaders, and the AV team.
- Curate Hope Community Church’s voice as a collective Worship Team.
- Plan and execute regular team meetings for the Worship Team.
- Provide coaching and oversight of the training of volunteers (vocalists, instrumentalists, and audio/visual technicians).
- Recruit volunteers for the worship team.
- Coordinate on technological needs with the leader of the AV team.
- Work with other church staff as needed to ensure that all services are properly planned and executed.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in the planning and implementation of church programs that will fulfill the mission and vision of the church.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and leading worship for special events outside of Sunday worship services, e.g., Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Family Worship Services, and smaller worship gatherings.
- Report song usage on CCLI.
- Prepare and recommend the annual plan and budget for the Worship Ministry (including AV) alongside staff and ministry teams.
- Develop and maintain relationships with members of the congregation.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Meets the qualifications of a deacon from 1 Timothy 3.
- Commitment to and alignment with the church’s doctrine, vision, values, and beliefs.
- 3+ years of experience leading worship services preferred.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively lead and engage a congregation in worship.
- Proficiency to lead worship both vocally and with a guitar and/or keyboard.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members.
- A passion for worship and spiritual growth.
Estimated Weekly Expectations:
- Sunday Worship Service – 3-4 hours
- Rehearsal – 1-2 hours
- Planning for worship (scheduling/administrative duties) – 4-6 hours
- Coordinating with other worship leaders to help them prepare – 1 hour
- Meeting with Lead Pastor – 1 hour
- Attendance at weekly staff meetings and prayer time – 2-3 hours
- Training/Mentoring – 1-3 hours
TIME ALLOCATION: 20 hrs/Week
Application process: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].
For more information about Hope Community Church visit hopecommunitykc.org