Worship Pastor Windy City Community Church Chicago, IL Category: Music Minister, Worship Pastor & Worship Leader Posted on: October 02, 2008
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Worship Pastor (full-time to lead Sunday morning services)
Are you looking for the opportunity to use your talents in a full-time capacity to lead church members toward greater intimacy with God, and to reach out to the lost? Perhaps you've been working part-time &/or leading on Saturdays and want to have a greater impact? Maybe you'd like a closer connection with the Senior Pastor along with having more musical creativity and flexibility? Then Windy City Community Church, a church of about 200-250 attendees, in Chicago, Illinois is the place for you!
FUNCTIONS:
You will work directly with, and at the direction of, the Senior Pastor.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the worship arts program.
You will lead worship services with a worship band and be able to accompany yourself with a musical instrument.
You will direct and guide the worship band which is comprised of congregational volunteers with varying levels of musical capability.
You direct and lead a contemporary music style service and special concerts with sensitivity toward a multi-generational congregation.
You will have responsibilities in congregational shepherding
REQUIREMENTS:
The position is designed for someone who has at least five years of Worship Leader or Music Pastor experience (specifically, you have been BOTH the lead vocalist AND lead instrumentalist with piano or guitar.)
Reading and transposing music (notation not solely chord charts) is required. Ability to write and arrange music is preferred.
At least five years of sound and media systems experience and ability to direct teams in this area.
At least one year of Media Shout experience is required.
Computer literate. You are experienced with downloading clips off the internet, editing, lighting, sound and more to create a well presented worship experience.
Have at least one year of experience shepherding a music/worship team and/or facilitating small groups.
At least one year of experience being responsible for special events and projects and all operational aspects regarding them.
Have a vibrant, energetic and outgoing personality.
A college degree with some Biblical training is preferred but not required
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Generous Salary
Medical insurance
403B with matching savings (based on length of service)
Flexible work hours
Creative flexibility
Laptop / media tools
Relocation assistance
Working directly with Senior Pastor
If this sounds like the right move for you then contact us right away! To learn more check out www.windycitycommunitychurch.org
Email your resume AND current music samples (2-3 mp3's preferred) to wcccchgo@ameritech.net. Be sure to indicate what instrument(s) you are playing, if you are singing and that you learned of the position on churchjobs.net.
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Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
