WORSHIP LEADER/ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Lynn Haven is seeking a Worship Leader/Associate Pastor.
We are a multi-generational church looking for a passionate, dedicated, and called leader who demonstrates a love for God, excellence in worship, and a desire to reach the community for Christ. Lynn Haven is in Vinton, Virginia, a suburb of Roanoke, and nestled in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains.
The individual we are seeking will be responsible for leading the music for two worship services occurring at the same time (contemporary and traditional) and supporting our senior pastor with weekly visitations, pastoral care, and occasional speaking responsibilities.
Please read below for a detailed description of the responsibilities and requirements of this position.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Worship Leader/Associate Pastor actively support the Lynn Haven Baptist Church's core values, mission statement, vision and various ministries.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND PERSONAL TRAITS:
R. J. Bollinger 540-798-9231 wlap@lynnhavenchurch.org
We are a multi-generational church looking for a passionate, dedicated, and called leader who demonstrates a love for God, excellence in worship, and a desire to reach the community for Christ. Lynn Haven is in Vinton, Virginia, a suburb of Roanoke, and nestled in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains.
The individual we are seeking will be responsible for leading the music for two worship services occurring at the same time (contemporary and traditional) and supporting our senior pastor with weekly visitations, pastoral care, and occasional speaking responsibilities.
Please read below for a detailed description of the responsibilities and requirements of this position.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Worship Leader/Associate Pastor actively support the Lynn Haven Baptist Church's core values, mission statement, vision and various ministries.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
- The Worship Leader is a spiritual and or organizational leader who oversees the worship ministries of Lynn Haven Baptist Church (LHBC).
- Ensure each worship service is led in such a way that the congregation has an opportunity for an authentic encounter with God's presence.
- This fulltime position is responsible for developing, assisting and leading all programs of the church related to worship (music, drama, technology and the arts).
- Fully support the mission, vision, and worship philosophy of Senior Pastor and LHBC.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build the necessary teams to carry out the worship areas of LHBC.
- Plan the corporate worship services of LHBC in consultation with the Senior Pastor and worship team.
- Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals as necessary.
- Introduce our worship teams to worship training and spiritual growth provided by other ministries, books, Bible studies and conferences.
- Set annual goals/budget for the worship ministry that are in line with our vision.
- Lead in some form of spiritual formation at every rehearsal.
- Work closely with the Children's Director /youth Pastor to enhance their worship programing experiences.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of new worship experiences with modern, contemporary and
- traditional styles of worship music and formats.
- Be open to change and the shifting of responsibilities as growth and ministry develop.
- Must be sensitive to the worship needs of a multi-cultural congregation/environment.
- Consult with primarily the Senior Pastor (Supervisor) concerning activities, policies, scheduling and procedures that relate to his or her area of responsibility.
- Assist the Pastor with visitation, pastoral care, and pulpit supply.
- Must maintain office hours approved by Senior Pastor (Supervisor).
- Experience in leading worship, vocalists, and musicians.
- Sense a calling to serve in this kind of ministry role and ability to clearly articulate that calling to others.
- Track record of success as a team builder.
- Experience as a leader and recruiter of volunteers in all areas of worship ministry in a church with multiple
- worship services, age groups and ethnicities.
- Experience in leading worship that transcends modern, contemporary and traditional genres.
- Minimum of 2 years of worship leadership experience or qualified worship degree.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND PERSONAL TRAITS:
- A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.
- implementation of LHBC's vision, mission, and strategy in the area of worship.
- Training and nurturing team members while working with various groups throughout the church to use music and the arts for worship.
- Relational skills and an enthusiastic presence for leading worship.
- Skilled in the use of technology in worship and in the use of sound, lighting, computers, media, and video projection.
- Ability to work with Chord Charts and Sheet music.
- Ability to incorporate other art forms as needed.
- Commitment to ongoing personal, professional, and spiritual growth.
- Must have strong vocal skills.
- Must have a teachable spirit.
R. J. Bollinger 540-798-9231 wlap@lynnhavenchurch.org