Worship Pastor: Oakhouse Church

The Worship Pastor at Oakhouse Church is a full‑time role dedicated to cultivating sacred space through worship‑through‑music, drawing people close to the heart of God. Carry the heart of worship throughout the life of the church, from kids to adults, from Sunday services to everyday spaces—helping our whole community grow in their awareness of God’s presence. Responsibilities Recruit, schedule, and care for the worship team members with intentionality and pastoral support. Identify and develop new worship leaders who reflect the heart and culture of Oakhouse. Build and grow a vibrant band by investing in both musical skill and spiritual depth. Lead rehearsals that are both technically effective and spiritually formative. Develop musicians and vocalists in their craft. Shepherd the room during the Oakhouse gatherings, creating space for genuine, Spirit‑led worship. Plan and lead mid‑week worship gatherings such as Worship & Wait, Seek Week, and the National Day of Prayer. Responsible for developing, growing, and overseeing age‑appropriate worship in Kids, Youth, and Young Adult ministries. Partner with ministry leaders across Oakhouse to strengthen worship culture, church‑wide, equipping them with resources and training as needed. Maintain a healthy balance of work and rest in life. Operations & Schedule Budget Management: Oversee the annual worship and production department budgets of $17,000. Weekly Schedule: Maintain in‑office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Regularly lead worship at youth gatherings, kids’ events, and mid‑week worship events. Expect 2–3 evenings a week. Position Qualifications What you bring Education and Experience 5+ years of experience in leading teams and communities in worship through music. Pastoral Leadership that calls our people up and out in ways they clearly respond to. Musical experience and creativity to lead a diverse group of musicians and audio engineers (all volunteers) – bringing together different instruments and skill levels with strong musical direction. Skilled in vocal and/or instrumental abilities. Able to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and respond with flexibility—whether it’s shifting plans in the moment or leading the congregation beyond what’s scripted. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Leading and pastoring the Production Team Overseeing storytelling through media (photography, video, editing). Helping shape our digital presence and tone through social media. Overseeing the collaboration of Sunday planning and service flow. Overseeing the Creative Look and Environment Teams for our gathering spaces. Personal Characteristics and Qualifications A mature and thriving relationship with Jesus that includes a regular practice of disciplines. Humility. Strong relationships skills. A person of integrity and character. An understanding that the ministry is too big for staff to carry – developing and entrusting volunteers is an essential piece of each staff position. Job Type Full Time Salary Range $55k–$70k #J-18808-Ljbffr Reformed Theological Seminary