Associate Pastor of Worship and Arts
Kent Covenant Church
Job Description:
To serve the church by: being a visionary who is creative in leading people in authentic worship and who can communicate direction in a way that inspires those around him/her to join in the pursuit of the vision. The APWA will utilize the experience of Worship & Arts to support the creative efforts of the church to present the gospel to fulfill our mission of salvation by being changed by Jesus to change the world. The APWA, in conjunction with the Executive Pastor and Senior Pastor, is responsible for planning, direction, and daily management of the church¡¦s Worship & Arts ministries.
Primary Responsibilities: The Associate Pastor of Worship & Arts, in conjunction with the Executive and Senior Pastor, is responsible for the planning, direction, and daily management of the following aspects:
Lead and implement worship planning for Sunday Mornings on a weekly basis in a time sensitive, organized, and clearly communicated manner
Supervise, shepherd, coach, and care for all volunteers serving under the Worship & Arts ministry to ensure volunteers are equipped and prepared to serve and lead with excellence; which may include taking select volunteers to other services, conferences and meetings that will help equip them for the work of the ministry
Build, direct, coordinate and develop the instrumental, vocal, and technology component (audio, visual, live stream, but not limited to) of Worship & Arts through required rehearsals; this may also require mentoring, teaching, and adding/dismissing volunteers from the team
Post chord charts, MP3¡¦s and other necessary elements for the team in a timely manner on a weekly basis „h Stay current with pop culture as it relates to design and style of music in both the church and the general market
Communicate with other worship pastors and watch other church services to gain insight and develop ways to improve the effectiveness of the worship experience
Lead, develop, and mentor a creative team and resources for worship experiences of both Children and Youth ministries
Other tasks as needed and directed by the Executive and Senior Pastor
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Primary Responsibilities: The Associate Pastor of Worship & Arts, in conjunction with the Executive and Senior Pastor, is responsible for the planning, direction, and daily management of the following aspects:
Lead and implement worship planning for Sunday Mornings on a weekly basis in a time sensitive, organized, and clearly communicated manner
Supervise, shepherd, coach, and care for all volunteers serving under the Worship & Arts ministry to ensure volunteers are equipped and prepared to serve and lead with excellence; which may include taking select volunteers to other services, conferences and meetings that will help equip them for the work of the ministry
Build, direct, coordinate and develop the instrumental, vocal, and technology component (audio, visual, live stream, but not limited to) of Worship & Arts through required rehearsals; this may also require mentoring, teaching, and adding/dismissing volunteers from the team
Post chord charts, MP3¡¦s and other necessary elements for the team in a timely manner on a weekly basis „h Stay current with pop culture as it relates to design and style of music in both the church and the general market
Communicate with other worship pastors and watch other church services to gain insight and develop ways to improve the effectiveness of the worship experience
Lead, develop, and mentor a creative team and resources for worship experiences of both Children and Youth ministries
Other tasks as needed and directed by the Executive and Senior Pastor
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About Kent Covenant Church:
KCC is a warm-spirited, Evangelical Covenant Church located in the heart of Kent¡¦s east hill community. Historically Kent has been a stable, white middle-class suburb of Seattle, located about 25 minutes east of Sea-Tac Airport. The community has undergone significant demographic change, becoming the most ethnically diverse city in the state of Washington. Numerous refugee groups have been resettled in the area. The Kent School District has identified 138 original languages spoken by students. The constituency of Kent Covenant increasingly represents the changing face of the community. Four ethnic churches use Kent Covenant¡¦s up-to-date facilities. A Nepali fellowship exists as a church within the church. In its 50 year history, Kent Covenant Church has had two Senior Pastors. Dr.Keith Carpenter has served as Senior Pastor since late 1987. The church is recognized for its strong outreach and community-service ministries, as well as its involvement in global missions.
Job Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a focus on music; understands music from a variety of genres and generations, with particular emphasis on gospel, praise and worship, and contemporary arrangements of traditional hymns and the music of the world church
Ability to lead various styles of musicians cohesively
S/he shall remain up to date on the technology used to support all aspects of Worship & Arts
Exemplify a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and active participation in KCC
Accept and support the doctrinal positions of the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination and shall be a member in good standing with KCC
Willing to pursue licensing and/or ordination in the Evangelical Covenant Church
Position Information:
Job Title:
Associate Pastor of Worship and Arts
Time Type:
Full Time
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Not specified
Organization Type:
Church
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Blended
Church Size:
500 - 750
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Lindsay McClellan
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12010 SE 240th St
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98031
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USA
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