A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
Part-Time Director of Worship Almaden Neighborhood Church -
San Jose, CA Hours:
15-20 hours/week Reports to:
Lead Pastor Position Summary:
Almaden Neighborhood Church is seeking a Christ-centered, Spirit-led Part-Time Director of Worship who will lead and develop a multi-team worship ministry. This person will be a leader of leaders and responsible for coordinating, discipling, and investing in worship leaders, musicians, and audio/visual volunteers to lead our church in heartfelt, God-glorifying worship. They will be a leader of leaders who will empower and equip the teams to authentically worship God and lead the congregation with musical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Worship Leadership & Planning Lead Sunday morning worship on a regular basis including appropriate scriptures and prayers as led by the Spirit. When not personally leading, work with worship team leaders to support them and provide consistent quality across weeks. Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to plan weekly worship services that reflect the theme and Scripture of the sermon. Curate song selections consistent with ANC's theology and culture. Be available to lead times of worship for additional events and services. Team Coordination & Development Recruit, train, and schedule multiple worship teams (musicians and vocalists). Oversee and develop the audio/visual teams, including sound and livestream volunteers. Schedule and oversee regular rehearsals and trainings. Attend monthly staff meetings and quarterly ministry team meetings to coordinate and collaborate with other church ministries. Spiritual Discipleship & Culture Building Cultivate a culture of humility, excellence, and servanthood in the worship ministry. Provide spiritual encouragement and discipleship to team members. Create regular opportunities for team gatherings, prayer, and community. Technical Oversight Oversee the technical audio and visual aspects of worship services including sound, slides, livestream, podcast and other elements. Stay up to date and receive training to optimize our systems and train teams in the best implementations. Provide troubleshooting help for teams regarding instruments, sound equipment and livestream.
Qualifications:
A passionate and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Agreement with the Christian and Missionary Alliance statement of faith. Licensed or willing to be licensed with the C&MA. Agreement with the mission and values of Almaden Neighborhood Church. Member or willing to be a member of ANC. Experience in leading volunteer teams in a church or ministry setting. Strong communication and relational skills. Able to handle conflict in a biblical manner. Ability to work in cross-cultural settings. Strong musical and worship-leading ability (vocals and/or instrument). Ability to read and transpose music preferred. Basic understanding of sound/livestream technology. Some formal training in worship ministry, theology or leadership.
Work Sample:
Please submit 3 video or audio samples of applicant leading worship. Submit samples directly or provide downloadable links.
Contact:
Send inquiries and resume to admin@almadenchurch.org Find out more about the church at www.almadenchurch.org To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position. If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps. This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website Please do not contact the church directly.
