Overview

More information and a video describing the position can be found at https://arisedenver.com/jobs

ABOUT THE WORSHIP PASTOR*

Positional Expectations: The Worship Pastor leads and directs the Worship Ministry of Arise Church Denver. The Worship Pastor creates Sunday services and a culture that welcomes the unchurched while leading the church into passionate worship as we follow Jesus together.

The Why: We are created to glorify God, so the Worship Pastor creates a culture that leads people to encounter God and passionately worship him.

*At Arise, we license people to be pastors if they meet certain criteria. We would be open to hiring a pastoral-level or a directorial-level staff person. Both levels are open to men and women.

Roles and Responsibilities

• DIRECT THE WORSHIP MINISTRY (WM) of Arise Church
• Coordinate with the Lead Pastor (LP) to craft engaging Sunday morning experiences.
• Actively recruit, train, and motivate a volunteer team to passionately lead our congregation into worship in fresh and creative ways.
• Run rehearsals and coach musicians.
• Lead, plan, and manage the weekly worship services, special events, and “big days” (Easter, Christmas, Every Nation Sunday).
• Oversee the Production of the Sunday morning service, online stream, and other events at Arise.
• Prepare for Communion Sundays.
• Champion the WM and our Core Value of Passionate Worship.
• MANAGE THE WM OF ARISE CHURCH
• Oversee budgets.
• Ensure all necessary background checks are performed for volunteers.
• Keep WM equipment organized.
• Manage the WM calendar in relation to the entire church’s calendar.
• SHEPHERD THE FLOCK AS A PASTOR
• Come alongside the LP and the Associate Pastor to assist with shepherding responsibilities (counseling, visitation, funerals, etc.).
• Make yourself available on Sundays to direct people, answer questions, pray, and counsel people.
• Be a “gas pedal” to the LP’s vision–making ideas into reality through execution and management.
• BE A TEAM PLAYER
• Jump in to help with all-hands-on-deck events (Christmas Eve, Easter, Kids Camp, etc.).
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the LP.

The Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

• Shepherd’s heart
• Biblical knowledge
• Skilled vocalist/musician and coach
• People-person
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Follower of Jesus
• Growing in love for God and his people
• Committed to developing a personal relationship with Jesus
• Member of Arise Church Denver, or willingness to become one.
• Attends services weekly, participates in a community group, serves somewhere, tithes generously, and maintains integrity.
Reports

• Reports to: Lead Pastor
• Staff Point of Contact for:
• Audio Engineer
• Production Lead
• Contract Musicians
• All WM volunteers

Salary and benefits

$75,000-100,000 cash salary per year (depending on experience), plus benefits.

More information and a video describing the position can be found at https://arisedenver.com/jobs

How to Apply

Think you’re a great fit for this role? Send your cover letter, resume, and a link to two videos of you leading worship to apply@arisedenver.com.