Creative Arts Pastor

PURPOSE :

To lead and develop a Christ-centered Creative Arts ministry that forms people in worship, communicates the gospel with clarity and excellence, and creates environments—both in-person and digital—that lead people to hear, see, and follow Jesus. The Creative Arts Pastor must openly display godly character as instructed in 1 Timothy 3.

Primary Responsibilities:

Spiritual Leadership & Formation

• Cultivate a culture of worship that extends beyond gatherings into everyday life.
• Shepherd and disciple those serving in Creative Arts to grow as mature followers of Jesus and disciple makers.
• Ensure all lyrical, visual, and creative elements are theologically grounded and aligned with Scripture.
• Provide pastoral care within the department, including weddings, funerals, and other shepherding responsibilities as needed. Weekend & Gathering Leadership
• Serve as primary worship leader and spiritual leader for weekend gatherings.
• Oversee and execute all in-person and online gatherings with a clear focus on proclaiming the gospel.
• Lead the creative direction and service flow for weekends, series, and special events in partnership with the Lead Pastor and Communications department.
• Ensure excellence and intentionality in every aspect of the worship experience. Creative Direction & Content Development
• Lead the creative process for all gatherings, aligning music, visuals, and storytelling with sermon content and church vision.
• Encourage creative innovation that enhances gospel communication across all environments.
• Maintain and protect the integrity of Arcade's voice, culture, and creative expression. Video Production & Digital Content
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between weekend content and broader church communications.
• Manage the team that develops systems and workflows for efficient, high-quality weekend service video production and post-production.
• Support digital engagement strategies through effective visual storytelling and content distribution. Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, develop, and care for Creative Arts staff and key leaders.
• Build and sustain a culture of multiplication by identifying, training, and empowering new leaders.
• Equip musicians, vocalists, and creatives to grow in both skill and spiritual maturity.
• Provide clear direction, accountability, and coaching to staff aligned with church-wide goals. Volunteer Recruitment & Systems
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and development of volunteers across all Creative Arts teams.
• Ensure effective scheduling, rehearsal structures, and team communication.
• Build scalable systems that support continued growth and excellence in the ministry. Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
• Partner with the Executive Pastor and Elder/Pastor team to execute ministry vision and goals.
• Collaborate with Family Ministries to develop and identify future worship leaders.
• Manage and steward the Creative Arts budget with wisdom and alignment to priorities.
• Maintain strong collaboration with the Communications team, which reports directly to the Executive Pastor, to ensure unified messaging and execution across all platforms. Personal Development
• Maintain a vibrant personal walk with the Lord rooted in Scripture and prayer.
• Pursue ongoing growth in both theology and creative craft.
• Continually explore new and effective ways to communicate the gospel through the arts. Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience leading worship in a church context.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a staff environment.
• Strong musical leadership and vocal ability.
• Experience with modern worship technology and production tools.
• Ability to think creatively while executing with clarity and excellence.

Creative Arts Team Structure Direct Reports:

• Production Coordinator
• Video and Graphics Associate

Creative Arts Assistant Key Collaborative Relationship:

• Communications Team (reports to Executive Pastor)