Worship Pastor Full Time
One Church
200 E. Broadway Ave, Elk City, OK 73644
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One Church is a vibrant and growing community of believers whose mission is to know Christ and make Him known, in our community and beyond. We are very active in our community, and are committed to worshiping God with excellence and passion. We are looking for a dynamic and servant-hearted Worship Pastor to join our team. If you have a heart for leading others in worship, developing worship teams, and fostering a culture of excellence and service, we would love to connect with you.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Worship Pastor will oversee all aspects of the worship ministry at One Church, including leading our Sunday worship services, continually building and training worship teams, managing our worship tech (including sound, A/V, stage equipment, stage lighting, ProPresenter, Planning Center, and LightKey), and creating powerful and meaningful worship experiences. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about worship, skilled in leading teams, has a Pastor’s heart, and has a passion to serve and grow with a dynamic church family.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Worship Services: Plan and lead worship during Sunday services and special events, ensuring a seamless and engaging worship experience for all attendees.
Team Development & Training: Recruit, train, and equip worship and tech team members to grow in their musical and technical skills and spiritual maturity. Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and service.
Worship Planning & Coordination: Manage and oversee the worship sets for each service, utilizing tools like Planning Center and SongSelect to schedule, organize, and communicate with team members. Ensure that all church media use is in compliance with current copyright laws and regulations (CCLI/CVLI).
Tech Oversight: Ensure all technical aspects of worship (sound, A/V, cameras, lighting, ProPresenter, etc.) are coordinated and functioning smoothly. Work closely with the tech team to troubleshoot and improve the worship environment.
Stage Management: Ensure stage readiness (equipment maintenance, set up, stage lighting, etc.) for all Sunday worship and Wednesday night (youth) services.
Set Creation: Curate and design worship sets that are aligned with the overall vision of the church, connecting worship with the sermon themes and the church’s mission.
Recruitment: Actively recruit new musicians, vocalists, and tech team members to ensure the worship ministry remains strong, diverse, and vibrant.
Collaboration: Partner with the Lead Pastor and other ministry leaders to align worship with the overall vision of the church and contribute to church-wide events.
TIME REQUIREMENTS:
· Attend all regular worship services.
· Weekly Staff meetings.
· Time “in office” is required, but flexible, depending on the needs of the ministry, as approved by the Lead Pastor.
· Attend/lead meetings, trainings, coaching sessions or other events as needed
· Special events and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Impeccable character and a vibrant spiritual life.
· Meets the Biblical qualifications of a Pastor as defined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
· Minimum of 2 years experience in worship ministry, with a heart to serve and lead others in a growing church environment, with an emphasis on contemporary worship styles (Hillsong, Elevation, Gateway, Vertical Worship, etc.)
· Basic knowledge of music theory and ability to create chord charts and song arrangements.
· Proficient in leading worship musically (vocally and/or instrumentally) and spiritually.
· Strong technical aptitude; experience with worship and production software (Planning Center, ProPresenter, LightKey, etc.) and basic audio/visual equipment management.
· Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on training and equipping team members.
· A heart for worship and a passion for creating transformative worship experiences.
· Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers, while being a self-starter who can handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
· A servant-hearted attitude with a commitment to personal growth and development.
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
· Pastoral Ordination from a recognized evangelical denomination or church.
· Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Theology, Biblical Studies or Worship Ministry.
· Experience in church sound design, digital mixers, and live streaming, using Sub/Aux/Matrix mixes (experience with PreSonus Series III mixers a plus).
· Advanced knowledge of worship software, including Planning Center and ProPresenter.
· Working knowledge of DMX stage lighting: design, routing, addressing and programming of DMX stage lights with MIDI/Macro integration to ProPresenter from LightKey.
· Ability to create eye-catching graphics and animated bumper videos using Canva.
· Experience with basic web design within a CMS framework (no coding required).
WHY APPLY?
· Vibrant and growing young church
· Opportunity and freedom to innovate and shape ministry
· Competitive salary
· Health benefits
Interested candidates should send their resume, doctrinal statement, and a link to demonstrate leading worship to: [email protected]
To apply for this job email your details to onechurchpastorsearch@gmail.com
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