Worship Pastor
Chino Hills, CA - USA
Job Summary
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WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 1200
Meet Chino Valley Community Church
Chino Valley Community Church (CVC Church) is a vibrant Christcentered community in Chino Hills California dedicated to glorifying God by being and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The church offers a variety of ministries for all ages including childrens programs youth groups and adult Bible studies and emphasizes belonging spiritual growth service and outreach both locally and globally as expressions of Christian discipleship.
About the Worship Pastor
Chino Valley Community Church (CVC Church) is a vibrant Christcentered community in Chino Hills California dedicated to glorifying God by being and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The church offers a variety of ministries for all ages including childrens programs youth groups and adult Bible studies and emphasizes belonging spiritual growth service and outreach both locally and globally as expressions of Christian discipleship.
The Worship Pastors responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead CVCC worship services. Craft worship experience in conjunction with and in support of Senior Pastor.
- Heart and ability to disciple worship team / tech team members.
- Schedule and manage worship team / Tech team volunteers for weekly service.
- Maintain regular contact with volunteers to train encourage and support.
- Coordinate and run weekly rehearsals with musicians vocalists and techs in preparation for Sunday services.
- Plan and produce special services such as Good Friday Easter Christmas Eve and others in collaboration with senior pastor.
- Oversee tech team members: sound video livestream and lights.
- Oversee and implementation of the worship arts budget.
- Manage facilities equipment and other resources committed to worship art.
- Develop and implement other high-quality forward-looking solutions within worship arts such as stage design visual presentation and technology solutions.
What you bring
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:
Education and Experience
A bachelors degree is preferred (ideally in Music and/or Biblical Studies); a masters or seminary degree is a plus but not required. More important than formal education isdemonstrated ministry experience and competency.
Candidates should have:
- 3 years of worship leadership experiencein a church similar in size or complexity (CVCC averages 1200 in attendance)
- Professional-level musical abilityin vocals and at least one instrument (guitar strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with worship technology including sound lighting ProPresenter Planning Center Ableton and A/V systems.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- The ideal candidate brings a balanced blend ofmusical excellence technical fluency pastoral heart and systems thinking including:
- Worship & Service Design:Ability to design and lead cohesive repeatable Sunday services and collaborate with the Senior Pastor on special services (Good Friday Easter Christmas Eve).
- Musical Leadership:Skill in reading charts leading rehearsals and directing musicians and vocalists toward excellence.
- Intergenerational Worship Philosophy:Ability to modernize hymns and maintain a traditional praise band style that serves both long-time members and younger families.
- Technical & Production Oversight:Proficiency in worship tech stage design troubleshooting livestreaming and visual presentation.
- Administrative & Resource Management:Experience managing budgets equipment and facilities responsibly.
- Leadership of Leaders:Ability to recruit train equip and empower a volunteer-driven team rather than relying on personal performance.
- Relational Shepherding:A pastoral discipling approach to team members and the congregation.
- High-Capacity Systems Thinking:Capacity to scale systems and teams for a growing 1200-person church environment.
- Collaborative & Innovative Spirit:Flexibility teachability and creativity in solving ministry technical and organizational challenges.
Personal Characteristics and Qualifications
- Demonstrating a lifestyle consistent with the characteristics stated above.
- Excellence in vocals and at least one instrument (guitar preferred).
- Demonstrated ability as a worship ministry leader (3 years leading worship in a church similar in size to CVCC).
- Skilled in the use of technology in worship sound lighting ProPresenter Planning Center and A/V equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead train and encourage volunteer worship team/tech team members.
- Flexible to feedback from other staff members and open to further learning in the area of worship arts.
What its like to live in Chino Hills CA
Living in Chino Hills CA offers a blend of suburban comfort scenic beauty and family-friendly amenities. Nestled in rolling hills with stunning views of nearby mountains the city is known for its clean neighborhoods well-maintained parks and highly rated schools making it ideal for families. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to shopping dining and recreational activities like hiking and biking while still being within a reasonable commute to larger cities like Los Angeles and Orange County. Community events a strong sense of safety and a welcoming atmosphere contribute to Chino Hills reputation as a peaceful and desirable place to call home.
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