Overview
Position : Worship Associate
Organization : Bay Area Christian School
Location : Bay Area Church - League City, TX
Classification : Full-Time, Salaried, Ministerial Exception
Primary Reporting Relationship : Worship Pastor
Ministry Area : Ministry Staff, Worship and Tech Arts Team
Interfaces : Church and school staff members, volunteers, and other stakeholders as identified and appropriate.
Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; paid leave and holidays
Job Description
The Worship Associate assists in all elements of the worship experience and execution of worship services, productions, and special events held at Bay Area Church and Christian School, working under the Worship Pastor with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This role includes an emphasis on student worship, planning and leading worship services and events that engage and disciple the next generation.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead the student congregation in heartfelt, God-honoring worship that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus
- Lead worship from the platform and / or support the worship and tech teams in other capacities during Sunday worship services
- Work closely with the Student Ministry team and actively participate in summer mission trips and camps
- Lead the people of BAC to grow in biblical worship
- Partner with the Worship Pastor to plan, pray, and dream
- Ensure excellence and creativity worthy of Christ in our worship experiences
- Assist with the preparation, execution, and leadership of weekend services and special events
- Help shepherd the team members and families connected with the worship ministry
- Coordinate with the Student Minister in support of the Student Ministry's vision
- Lead youth band rehearsals and the Wednesday night student worship service
- Coordinate with school leadership to implement and support the vision for chapel at Bay Area Christian School
- Assist in the shepherding of students through youth events and activity involvement
- Lead the BACS chapel band rehearsal and lead chapel worship for weekly secondary chapel services
- Prepare accurate roadmaps, charts, and necessary media (tracks, etc.) for worship experiences
- Help to oversee the Worship Team evaluation process for prospective student ministry and school chapel band volunteers
- Equip new band members throughout the Worship Development Process
- Partner with ministry staff to support weddings, funerals, and other special events
- Assist with the technical support for Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School events, as needed
- Pursue Christ and biblical community
- Work collaboratively with other BAC staff and leaders in the pursuit of the church\'s vision
- Serve as a member of the BAC ministry team, demonstrating a commitment to the congregation and its mission, including shepherding and ministerial care
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications : Bachelor\'s Degree and / or seminary degree preferred
Preferred Experience
2-3 years of previous experience leading worship in a church setting requiredKnowledge of basic music theory and proficiency in leading worship from guitar or piano is requiredBasic audio editing skills associated with Ableton LiveBasic knowledge of technical ministry aspects (audio, video, lighting)Experience recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teamsThe candidate should be a collaborative team-builder who understands the practical, spiritual, and theological considerations of leading in a multi-generational worship ministry.Essential Job Functions
Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive and professional manner that engenders confidence and trustAbility to complete assigned tasks without direct supervisionAbility to exercise independent judgment and make decisionsAbility to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with stressful situationsAbility to listen and respond to counselAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersAbility to report to work on a regular and punctual basisMust be physically able to operate musical instruments and office equipmentMust be able to stand, balance, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, push, pull, lift, and climb throughout the dayMust be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 30 pounds of force frequently; and / or up to 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objectsMust consistently use fingers and hands to perform repetitive motions, such as picking, pinching, typing, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers or otherwise utilizing finger dexterityMust be able to remain stationary and move around while workingMust be able to remain stationary at the computer regularly, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterityMust possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and readingMust possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in soundMust possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to stakeholders accurately, loudly, and / or quicklyActivities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditionsJ-18808-Ljbffr