Worship Director

About First Nazarene Church

First Nazarene Church is a vibrant and growing community that strives to reach and impact its local community. With a rich history dating back to 1904, the church has adapted to its post-modern culture to effectively reach those far from God. In the last two years, the church has experienced a 20% growth by successfully engaging young families through its NazPreschool, Nazarene Recreation, NazStudents, and NazKids ministries.

Mission and Values

First Nazarene's mission is to know God and serve others. The church is at a critical juncture, seeking to continue its momentum in reaching those far from God while discipling those in all faith stages within the church to be deeper and closer to Jesus.

Job Summary

The Worship/Creative Director will lead weekend services to help all people know God and serve others, focusing on the perspective of someone new to church and far from God. This role will oversee the worship planning process, create, plan, and implement worship experiences, and lead the Worship Team. The ideal candidate will have strong creative, musical, and vocal talent, as well as proven administration and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead weekend services to help all people know God and serve others.
• Oversee the worship planning process to create, plan, and implement worship experiences.
• Lead the Worship Team, including recruiting, training, onboarding, scheduling, development, and care.
• Work closely with the online and tech leader to implement and ensure excellence.

Potential Responsibilities

• Oversee communications, social media, or another ministry area based on skill set and/or experience.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in staff meetings, denominational activities/meetings, and Irresistible Church Network activities as directed by the Lead Pastor.
• Support other First Naz ministry areas as needed.
• Participate in weddings, funerals, and other functions as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to lead well vocally.
• Clearly articulate and comfortable on stage.
• Creative and able to plan worship services using experiential elements.
• Magnetic leader who can lead the existing team well and draw new team members.

The Five C's of a Great Fit

• Character: A commitment to pray for the church, coworkers, and ministry.
• Calling: A call to worship ministry, pastoring, shepherding, and discipling the team.
• Credentials: A Bachelor's Degree or higher (not the primary consideration).
• Competencies: Ability to lead with excellence, strong creative, musical, and vocal talent, and proven administration and communication skills.
• Culture: A commitment to live the mission/core values of First Nazarene and lead by example.

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