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Job Description
Real Life Church Worship Pastor Real Life Church-Pullman Pullman, Washington Reports to: Lead Pastor Full-time, Exempt Position Overview Real Life Church is a non-denominational, contemporary church, passionate about authentic worship, and community. We are seeking a Worship Pastor to lead our worship ministry. This role is central to our Sunday services and church life, overseeing musical worship, production (sound, video, and tech), and fostering a TOV culture of goodness, discipleship, and relationship within the teams and congregation. The ideal candidate is passionate about musical worship with proven musical and leadership skills, technical proficiency, and a relational heart. You will cultivate an environment where people encounter God through music while building meaningful relationships with team members, volunteers, and the broader church family. Key Responsibilities Worship Leadership & Ministry Plan, lead, and oversee all Sunday worship services, ensuring they are theologically sound, culturally relevant, and engaging. Select worship songs, arrange sets, and lead the worship team (vocalists, bass, guitar, and drums) in rehearsals and services. Cultivate a team culture of TOV, spiritual growth, excellence, and unity. Occasionally lead or support special services, events, and seasonal gatherings (Christmas, Easter, baptisms, Good Friday). Production & Technical Leadership Lead and develop the sound, video, and production teams (including volunteers). Oversee the technical execution of services, ensuring high-quality audio, lighting, and video elements that support the worship experience. Manage and maintain worship/production equipment, recommending upgrades as needed within the church budget. Implement and manage worship planning software (Planning Center) and service flow. Relational & Pastoral Ministry Build meaningful relationships with worship and production team members-investing in their growth and personal lives. Shepherd volunteers and team members through regular one-on-one meetings, prayer, and encouragement. Collaborate with other RLC pastors and ministry leaders to integrate worship into the overall life and vision of the church. Be available for pastoral care, hospital visits, and counseling related to worship ministry families when appropriate. Foster connections between the worship ministry and the wider congregation. Administrative & Team Development Recruit, train, and develop volunteer team members across worship, sound, and video. Manage scheduling, team communication, and ongoing training. Work within the church budget for worship and production needs. Stay current with worship trends, new music, and production technology while remaining rooted in biblical principles. A standout candidate will be willing to take on other administrative tasks outside of Worship.
Qualifications & Requirements Spiritual:
A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony and alignment with Real Life Church s statement of faith and values.
Musical:
Strong vocal and/or instrumental skills. Experienced in leading contemporary/modern worship.
Technical:
Working knowledge of sound systems, live production, video switching, lighting, and ProPresenter. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Leadership:
Proven experience leading worship teams and technical/production teams.
Relational:
Warm, approachable, and pastorally minded. A relational leader who values people over performance and has demonstrated humility and gentleness in leadership.
Education:
Bachelor s degree in worship leadership, music, theology, or related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience will be strongly considered.
Character:
Humble, teachable, collaborative, and emotionally mature. Must pass a background check.