Position Overview & Fact Sheet

Summary:

The Pastor of Worship Ministries is responsible for planning and leading the corporate worship services. Working closely with the Senior Pastor, the Worship Leader will select music, prepare worship teams, and create an atmosphere that allows the congregation to actively worship and encounter God's presence.

Responsibilities:

Plan and lead Sunday morning worship services and other special services/events

Recruit, audition, and develop teams of vocalists and instrumentalists

Serve as a lead vocalist in worship services

Arrange, orchestrate, and chart music for the worship team

Lead weekly rehearsals to prepare the worship team

Work with the Senior Pastor and Worship Planning Team to carefully plan worship services and song selections that complement the sermon

Ensure all lyrics, music styles, and on-stage practices align with church doctrine

Model passionate corporate worship from the platform

Conceptualize and oversee stage design

Disciple and mentor worship team members in their walks with Christ

Oversee technical aspects: sound, lighting, multimedia, etc. during services

Attend weekly staff meetings and choir rehearsals as required

Qualifications:

A devoted follower of Jesus Christ with a passionate heart for worship

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in music, worship leadership or related field

3+ years of experience leading contemporary worship music preferred

Accomplished lead vocalist and proficient with at least one instrument (acoustic/electric guitar preferred)

Strong ears for vocal blend, harmonies and musical dynamics

Experience developing, rehearsing, and leading a vocal team and band

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Ability and desire to work in a team environment

Alignment with the vision, doctrine and philosophy of Otterbein Church

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

START DATE: Immediate Opening

HOURS/SALARY/BENEFITS:

The position is full-time. The salary/housing is competitive based on national averages for churches with similar attendances and budgets. An excellent benefit package that includes disability, personal development funds, reimbursement for business-related travel expenses, and health insurance is provided. Pension may also be available for qualified persons.

RESUMES/INTERVIEWING PROCESS:

Please send resumes to employment@otterbeinchurch.org. Please include a video or link to a video of you leading worship and/or singing a worship song if available.

Requests for additional information can be sent to employment@otterbeinchurch.org.

After reviewing resumes, applications will be sent to candidates the church wishes to pursue. Completed applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received. We will not interview all applicants. Interviewing will be done at the discretion of Otterbein Church and will involve only those persons we feel are most suited for the position based on the applications.