Pastor of Worship

Qualifications for employment at The Grove include having made a life commitment to Jesus Christ, agreement with The Grove’s vision, mission, strategy and beliefs and have a work history and a lifestyle that are consistent with biblical principles. Must be an active Partner of The Grove or willing to become one. JOB TITLE: Pastor of Worship TIME REQUIREMENTS: Full Time REPORTS TO: Creative Arts Pastor CLASSIFICATION: Ministerial STAFF MISSION STATEMENT: Encourage and equip every partner to live a life of full devotion to Christ. POSITION SUMMARY: The Worship Pastor at The Grove is a dynamic leader passionate about fostering a culture of authentic worship. This role involves equipping and developing church members to use their God-given gifts, leading teams with excellence, and strategically planning worship experiences that inspire mission and faithfulness. The ideal candidate is a gifted musician, skilled recruiter, and collaborative team player who thrives in a high-energy environment while maintaining a positive, relational approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Worship Shepherding: Lead and inspire the music team to embody a lifestyle of worship both on and off the stage; lead young adult worship gatherings twice monthly; provide on-stage worship leadership for 40 weeks annually, with 12 Sundays off-stage. Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans for weekend gatherings, while participating in the creative arts team to ensure alignment and excellence. Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, train, shepherd, and empower volunteers, leaders, and paid staff; identify and cultivate volunteer music leaders; build diverse musician teams for future expansion and Collaboration and Resourcing: Partner with staff and ministry leaders to build, resource, and advise on music elements for various programs and events, including kids' ministry, student ministry, and retreats; communicate and uphold standards of excellence with team leaders and staff. Reporting and Accountability: Submit a weekly summary of the weekend gathering experience to the Creative Arts Pastor every Monday. Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Pastor. Qualifications and Skills Humble — puts the team above themselves; lacks excessive ego Hungry — driven, motivated, and willing to go above and beyond Smart — emotionally intelligent and aware of how they impact others 5+ years of worship leading experience in a church context with 1,500+ members. Proficient in Planning Center Online and MultiTracks Playback. Passionate about writing and producing music that reflects the heart, vision, and mission of the local church. Passionate about equipping people to discover and use their spiritual gifts to serve the Church. Proven leadership ability to inspire others toward mission, while nurturing their skills and talents. Strong strategic thinking, planning, and relational skills to drive initiatives forward effectively. Exceptional interpersonal abilities, a collaborative team spirit, and a consistently positive attitude. Musical gifting with a relentless drive for recruitment, paired with passion for both creative innovation and meticulous detail. Multi-Instrumentalist is a plus, but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Grove)