Worship Pastor Hillside Church

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WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 560

Meet Hillside Church

Hillside Church is a growing gospel-centered community in Bloomington Minnesota averaging 500600 in weekend attendance. We are deeply committed to evangelism discipleship and mission for the glory of God and the flourishing of our city. As we grow we are prayerfully moving toward becoming a church-planting church sending out people and leaders to advance the gospel.

We are seeking a Worship Pastor who loves Jesus deeply shepherds people well and understands worship as more than musicit is a formative discipleship practice that shapes a people living before God with heart mind and strength.

About the Worship Pastor

The Worship Pastor is a spiritual and artistic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the churchs worship ministry. This role involves planning and leading dynamic worship services cultivating a vibrant worship culture and discipling the musicians vocalists and technical volunteers who serve in this ministry. The ideal candidate possesses a pastors heart a passion for leading people into Gods presence and a deep sense of humility and joy.

The Worship Pastors responsibilities include:

Worship Leadership and Planning

Plan prepare and lead weekly worship services and special events such as Christmas and Easter services ensuring a cohesive and spiritually enriching experience.

Select arrange and prepare songs that are theologically sound and align with the weekly sermon theme in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and other staff.

Lead the congregation in worship through music prayer and reading of scripture.

Utilize and oversee worship technology including sound lighting and media to enhance the worship experience.

Team Development and Discipleship

Recruit audition train and mentor worship team members including vocalists musicians and production volunteers.

Invest in the spiritual growth of the worship team by providing pastoral care conducting regular rehearsals and fostering a collaborative supportive and humble team environment.

Provide leadership for other worship ministries within the church which may include youth and childrens worship.

Empower and raise up new worship leaders from within the congregation.

Pastoral and Administrative Duties

Serve as a member of the pastoral staff participating in staff meetings sharing in pastoral care duties (e.g. hospital visits weddings and funerals) and championing the overall church vision.

Communicate effectively with church staff and volunteers managing schedules and providing all necessary resources for rehearsals and services.

Develop and manage the annual worship ministry budget.

Oversee the maintenance organization and purchase of all worship equipment and instruments.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in music theology or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience leading worship in a church setting is required with 3 -5 years preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

Spiritual and Character Qualifications

• A mature Christian faith with a deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Lives a life that is above reproach marked by humility integrity and a servants heart (1 Tim 3:1-7).
• Possesses a deep passion for worship and a heart for shepherding people.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively within a pastoral team and with volunteers.
• A demonstrated joy for evangelism discipleship and mission.

Musical and Technical Skills

• Strong vocal ability and proficiency in one or more musical instruments (e.g. guitar piano).
• Familiarity with a wide range of worship music styles from traditional to contemporary.
• Experience with worship technologies including sound systems multimedia software and audio/video production.
• Strong musical knowledge including the ability to read and arrange music.

What its like to live in Bloomington MN

Bloomington is often described as a comfortable and convenient place to live offering a mix of suburban calm and easy access to big-city attractions. Located just south of Minneapolis and Saint Paul Bloomington has quiet neighborhoods good schools plenty of parks and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy outdoor spaces like Hyland Lake Park Reserve which offers trails skiing and nature areas year-round. The city is also home to Mall of America giving locals easy access to shopping restaurants and entertainment. Winters can be long and very cold but many people appreciate the changing seasons and active outdoor culture. Overall Bloomington combines the convenience of urban living with the quieter atmosphere of a family-friendly suburb.