Worship Arts Minister - Southwest Church

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FULL CHURCH PROFILE

here: frootgroup.com/southwestworship Southwest Church is a non-denominational congregation located in Springboro, Ohio, with loose ties to the Restoration Movement and a deep commitment to Scripture as the trustworthy Word of God. Founded in October 1997 by Senior Minister Roger Hendricks with just seven core families, Southwest began in a living room and grew steadily over the years, eventually building its own facility in 2012 and adding a kids wing in 2017. Today the church averages approximately 300 in weekly attendance across two Sunday morning services. Their purpose is to love God, love people, serve the community, and share Jesus. Their mission is following Jesus and making disciples, and their vision is a church where lives are changed, families are strengthened, and purpose is found in Him. On any given Sunday, the people of Southwest sing modern worship, sit under dynamic biblical teaching, and experience the kind of warm, relational community that has defined this church from the beginning. What comes through most clearly at Southwest is that the culture of belonging is genuine. Volunteers talked about feeling welcomed from day one. Families with no church background found it approachable and kept coming back. The church takes communion every Sunday, runs small groups with a childcare stipend so young families can actually participate, and has built the kind of relational environment where people do not just attend, they stay and invest. The mission of following Jesus and making disciples is not a statement on a wall here. It shows up in how the congregation treats one another. The church is seeking the right candidate to take over as the new Worship Arts Minister to oversee their worship ministry. The right candidate will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity that align with the church s overall mission and vision. Below are the qualifications and responsibilities Froot Group and the church have identified for this role:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, coordinate, and lead all aspects of weekend worship services, including music, media, and creative elements across both Sunday morning services. Recruit, train, disciple, and pastor volunteers within the Worship Arts Ministry, cultivating a healthy team culture through regular meetings, clear communication, and intentional investment. Lead weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings and Sunday morning sound checks with excellence and care for the team. Collaborate with the Senior Minister and Executive Minister on sermon series planning and service content. Oversee scheduling, organization, and smooth coordination between worship, media, and lighting teams. Schedule, record, and edit video content as needed, and maintain proper licensing including CCLI and CVLI. Propose and manage an annual ministry budget responsibly and in collaboration with leadership. Oversee and troubleshoot AVL systems including Playback, ProPresenter, lighting, and Planning Center. Be an active participant in the life of the church beyond Sunday mornings, including small groups, staff meetings, and church events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Spiritually mature leader with a deep, growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by character and fruit. Theological alignment with Southwest s beliefs on baptism, salvation, and Christian living. Proficiency on guitar (strongly preferred) or piano with the ability to lead a full band. Strong vocal ability with the heart to lead congregational singing rather than perform. General working knowledge of AVL systems with the ability to troubleshoot confidently. Values teamwork, creativity, excellence, and the development of others in service to Christ and the church. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Visionary enough to cast a picture of what worship at Southwest can become, and grounded enough to build it patiently. Education Bachelor s preferred, not required. Experience Experience leading worship in a local church context; full-time experience preferred but not required.

Reports to:

Executive Minister For more information, view the

FULL CHURCH PROFILE

at frootgroup.com/southwestworship. To apply, email your resume to Meggan at mjacobus@frootgroup.com.