Pastor of Worship

Job Description

Qualifications for employment at The Grove include having made a life commitment to Jesus Christ, agreement with The Grove’s vision, mission, strategy and beliefs and have a work history and a lifestyle that are consistent with biblical principles. Must be an active Partner of The Grove or willing to become one.

JOB TITLE: Pastor of Worship
TIME REQUIREMENTS: Full Time REPORTS TO: Creative Arts Pastor
CLASSIFICATION: Ministerial

STAFF MISSION STATEMENT: Encourage and equip every partner to live a life of full devotion to Christ.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Worship Pastor at The Grove is a dynamic leader passionate about fostering a culture of authentic worship. This role involves equipping and developing church members to use their God-given gifts, leading teams with excellence, and strategically planning worship experiences that inspire mission and faithfulness. The ideal candidate is a gifted musician, skilled recruiter, and collaborative team player who thrives in a high-energy environment while maintaining a positive, relational approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Worship Shepherding: Lead and inspire the music team to embody a lifestyle of worship both on and off the stage; lead young adult worship gatherings twice monthly; provide on-stage worship leadership for 40 weeks annually, with 12 Sundays off-stage.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans for weekend gatherings, while participating in the creative arts team to ensure alignment and excellence.
• Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, train, shepherd, and empower volunteers, leaders, and paid staff; identify and cultivate volunteer music leaders; build diverse musician teams for future expansion and
• Collaboration and Resourcing: Partner with staff and ministry leaders to build, resource, and advise on music elements for various programs and events, including kids' ministry, student ministry, and retreats; communicate and uphold standards of excellence with team leaders and staff.
• Reporting and Accountability: Submit a weekly summary of the weekend gathering experience to the Creative Arts Pastor every Monday.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Qualifications and Skills

• Humble — puts the team above themselves; lacks excessive ego
• Hungry — driven, motivated, and willing to go above and beyond
• Smart — emotionally intelligent and aware of how they impact others
• 5+ years of worship leading experience in a church context with 1,500+ members.
• Proficient in Planning Center Online and MultiTracks Playback.
• Passionate about writing and producing music that reflects the heart, vision, and mission of the local church.
• Passionate about equipping people to discover and use their spiritual gifts to serve the Church.
• Proven leadership ability to inspire others toward mission, while nurturing their skills and talents.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and relational skills to drive initiatives forward effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal abilities, a collaborative team spirit, and a consistently positive attitude.
• Musical gifting with a relentless drive for recruitment, paired with passion for both creative innovation and meticulous detail.
• Multi-Instrumentalist is a plus, but not required.