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Worship Minister

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