Worship Arts Pastor
Cross Pointe Ocala
http://www.crosspointeocala.org

Objective: To oversee the worship and technical ministries of Cross Pointe Ocala; to equip those in the worship ministry spiritually; and, through music and technology, connect people to God, to one another, and to the world.

Personal Requirements

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.

•          Regular practice of spiritual disciplines
•          Strong relationship skills
•          A hard-worker who is also able to balance ministry and family in their life
•          A person of integrity, with a good reputation with those inside and outside of the church
•          In agreement with the beliefs of Cross Pointe Ocala.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading worship, vocalists, and musicians.
• 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.
• Proficiency in playing piano and/or guitar, with the ability to lead, while playing best fits our vision for worship leadership.
• Experience as a leader and recruiter of volunteers.
• Experience in leading worship that transcends modern, contemporary and traditional genres.
• Minimum of 2 years of worship leadership experience or qualified worship degree

Abilities

• Heart for the spiritual formation of those in the congregation and the worship ministry.
• 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, ProPresenter, and video projection.
• Ability to work with chord charts, sheet music, and guitar tabs, developing arrangements as necessary.
• Commitment to ongoing personal & professional growth.
• Fully support the mission, vision, and worship philosophy of Cross Pointe.
• Must have strong vocal skills.
• Must have a teachable heart.

 Responsibilities

• Plan the corporate worship services of Cross Pointe in consultation with the pastoral team.
• Direct leadership and oversight of worship team, tech personnel (sound, lighting, and multimedia), equipment, music, and budgetary resources.
• Set annual goals for the worship ministry that are in line with our vision and evaluate regularly how goals have been attained and modify as needed.
• Lead in some form of spiritual formation at every rehearsal.
• 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 increases.
• Direct leadership and oversight of worship team, tech personnel (sound, lighting, and multimedia), equipment, music, and budgetary resources.
• Coordinate music and tech Ministries with all other ministries.
• Identify and train volunteers to serve in the worship and tech ministries.
• Maintain the church web presence, including the church website; social media; and creation, editing, and posting of sermon audio and video.
• Work with the church staff to develop videos, graphics, and other media to be used as sermon illustrations, worship enhancements, and promotional tools.

 Accountability

•          The Worship Pastor will meet weekly with the Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, and other ministry staff to provide updates and plan for the future.
•          The Worship Pastor will keep good records of attendance of weekly programs and of events.

Salaries and Benefits

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience, including insurance reimbursement.

Hours: This is a full-time position.

Additional: Laptop provided.