Worship Minister

OVERVIEW

Hope Fellowship Church in Cambridge, MA is seeking a full-time Worship Minister that will work with the pastors to lead congregational worship each week and lead a team of musicians on a weekly basis. They will also help train up other worship leaders to serve in the church and in churches and church plants in New England. This role will involve a variety of elements of discipleship. Depending on the persons gifting and interest there are also opportunities for teaching in a variety of contexts as well as preaching. This position also involves leading in other areas of ministry that will be determined based on the person’s skills, gifts and experience such as Communications, College Ministry, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Spiritual Qualifications: mature follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates gospel commitments  

• Credentials and Experience: proven leadership over corporate worship in a church setting

• Doctrinal: doctrinally compatible with Hope Fellowship Church and able to join the congregation; possess a love for the local church and understand its mission in the world; sensitive to people of varying age, race/ethnicity and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Strong leadership in being able to lead and shepherd volunteers in the band

• Knows how to accommodate participants of varying musical experience, music reading skills, and musical styles

• Committed to Strong Congregational Singing and views him or herself as a worshipper who is leading others in corporate praise rather than a performer

• Flexible in knowing how to respect other musician’s time with life and music

• Efficient Facilitator: can lead a rehearsal that is well prepared, organized, efficient and in the process of doing so gain the respect of all participants

For general ministry:

• Experience in investing in small group disciple-making

• Ability to communicate clearly in a large group teaching and to faithfully preach

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop band that leads congregation on a weekly basis

• Work closely with pastors in planning of the weekly worship gatherings

• Contact, recruit, and train musicians through communication, rehearsals, and other meetings as necessary

• Select music, as well as instrumental and vocal leadership for every service

• Work to help train emerging worship leaders who may serve at Hope or other churches in the future

MORE INFO & APPLYING

This is full-time role and the compensation will consider the skills and prior ministry experience. The package will include a base salary, health/life insurance and contribution to retirement.

If interested, send resume and links to 2 services where you are leading to resumes@hopefellowshipchurch.org