PASTOR -FULL TIME

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Full-time salary position, 45-50 hours per week. Compensation package based on experience and training. Worship Pastor will be responsible to direct volunteers and lead the congregation in worship, including all technical and creative arts aspects of the church’s worship. Models and understands the core values of Shawnee Alliance and fits well into the vision, mission, direction, culture and purpose of the church.

Serve as the primary shepherd of the worship team.

Schedule and plan worship times that include emphasis and sacraments such as communion, baptism, child dedication and other special services.

Able to preach engaging, Biblically grounded sermons that further the vision of the church and implement worship objectives throughout the church.

Provide for the advancement of team member skillsets through training and feedback.

Oversee the production of videos including announcement, testimony, promotional and sermon bumper videos.

Purchase and maintain equipment for the Worship and Tech Teams.

Use resources of worship ministries (technical and musical) to support other ministries/events within the church.

Create both long and short-term plans for the worship ministries that fit the vision of Shawnee Alliance.

Maintain church music licenses and subscriptions related to worship arts and service production.

Assist in benevolent meetings and other pastoral care items.

Hold or be able to be licensed within the Christian and Missionary Alliance

Possess a positive attitude in the church environment

Work well with minimal supervision

Undergo and pass a background check at the church’s expense and on a recurring basis

Computer systems/software programs used:

Microsoft Word/Excel/Email

Planning Center Online

Other video and editing software as required for service production

Must align with the doctrinal statement and official positions of the Christian and Missionary Alliance ( )

Shawnee Alliance Church is seeking a worship pastor who excels in shepherding and leading teams, planning and coordinating Sunday morning worship experiences, and who possesses a background in pastoral ministry. While this role includes musical worship leadership, the larger responsibility is the pastoral oversight of the Sunday worship experience including team development, service planning, congregational engagement, and volunteer systems. The ideal candidate will also be able to preach engaging, biblically grounded sermons that further the vision of the church and implement worship objectives throughout the church.

Over the past 30 years our worship pastors have engaged primarily as a pastor who oversees the worship ministries of the church. We believe the ideal candidate will develop leaders within the worship ministry to serve and lead on Sunday morning. Shawnee Alliance Church defines the role and purpose of our ministries as much broader than Sunday morning. We have been blessed to extend our influence throughout the community in dynamic ministries, both overseen by the church and through our congregation intentionally deployed in our community. However, Sunday morning is still a critical expression of our faith and mission. Leading others in worship is a sacred responsibility, and one that serves to both further the faith of our congregation and to honor God as we worship Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. God has equipped the church with leadership to equip the saints for the work of ministry.

Our worship team serves to point our people to Jesus, not to impress with performance.

Someone who would prefer serving as a worship leader rather than a pastor who oversees worship ministry.

Establish healthy relationships with the worship team, congregation, and community.

Work collaboratively with the Lead Pastor and other teaching pastors to plan, coordinate, and execute Sunday morning worship services.

Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of Sunday morning worship alongside the Lead Pastor.

Oversee all aspects of the Sunday morning worship experience including selecting songs, video elements, announcements, vision casting, and hosting for our contemporary, traditional, and online services.

Serve as the primary recruiter, trainer, deployer, discipler, and shepherd for the worship team.

Serve alongside the pastoral team in implementing pastoral care for the congregation.

Oversee the purchase and maintenance of all equipment needed for worship ministry and audio/visual needs of the church.

Support the ministries of the church by coordinating volunteers as needed to assist with audio, visual, and worship.

He or she builds strong, trust-based relationships within the worship team, congregation, and community.

The Sunday morning worship experience is engaging, participatory, and executed with excellence.

New volunteers are discovering their role in ministry, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Shawnee Alliance Church is a congregation of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. As such, any pastor of our church should be in agreement with the statement of beliefs and theological position papers available at . God has equipped every one of his children with spiritual gifts to be exercised in worshipful service.

In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-16, the primary role of the pastor is to equip the saints for the work of ministry.

The role of the church is to make disciples not simply converts or church attendees.

Our church has a culture. We expect our pastors to be the same person in the pulpit, on the platform, in staff meeting, and our community.

Tasks serve people, not their own ends.

Holds or is able to gain ordination within the Christian and Missionary Alliance

Positive attitude in a church environment

Able to work well with minimal supervision

Must undergo and pass a background check at the church’s expense and on a recurring basis

Familiarity with Planning Center, Microsoft Office and other relevant software

Personal Characteristics

Our church is full of men and women who work hard, and we want our worship pastor to share this value.

Relatable: Our pastor should be able to relate well to our community and church members.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.

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