PASTOR -FULL TIME

Classification: Full Time / Central Ministry
An evident heart and love for God and His church
Membership at Church of the Open Door (or willing to become a member)
Training and ability in leading, organizing, and executing God-honoring worship experiences with appropriate vocal and instrumental skills
Pastoral heart and demonstrated ability to disciple, develop, and care for worship and technical ministry leaders
Must love people and attract them to the ministry
A team player who works well with those in ministry to accomplish goals
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and ministry volunteers to keep everyone on the same page
A heart to devote time in the Word for personal, spiritual development
Job Summary: The role of the Worship Pastor is to provide central leadership, pastoral care, and strategic direction for the worship and technical ministries of Church of the Open Door. In cooperation with pastoral staff and campus worship directors, this position will help develop and steward COD's worship philosophy, spiritual health, leadership development, and ministry standards.
The Worship Pastor will oversee worship ministry across campuses, including collaboration with the technology department, while empowering campus worship directors to lead effectively in their local contexts. This role is not intended to centralize every decision or drive all worship ministry activity; This position will be a resource to all campuses and ministries in regard to music, worship, service design, and worship technology, helping COD maintain excellence and helping people discover life change through Jesus.
Help develop, communicate, and steward COD's worship philosophy, ministry values, and worship standards.
Provide pastoral leadership, encouragement, discipleship, and spiritual care for worship and technical ministry staff and leaders.
Seek input from campus worship directors and ministry leaders before making significant ministry-wide decisions.
Oversee and support the development of worship and technical ministry systems, resources, training, and best practices.
Collaborate with the technology department on worship technology implementation, service design, equipment planning, and technical ministry development.
Develop leaders at every level of worship and technical ministry, including staff, volunteer leaders, musicians, vocalists, and production volunteers.
Provide leadership and direction for worship at Church of the Open Door, including leading worship as needed.
Assist in planning and executing special events, church-wide gatherings, and community outreaches involving worship arts and technology.
Help establish and oversee ministry goals, budgets, and resource needs for central worship and technical ministry.
Attend staff meetings and participate in the broader life and leadership of the church.