Position Summary
The Associate Pastor of Worship will be responsible for developing and leading vibrant worship services that enable those attending to reflect upon who God is and what He is doing in our lives. This role will require a passionate and experienced individual who can continue to develop the worship team and design highly engaging contemporary worship serves. The Associate Pastor will also oversee the student ministry of Maranatha working with the youth ministry leaders to effectively influence middle school and high school students to follow Jesus. The church is located in Hagerstown, Md. (western Maryland), roughly 10 minutes from both West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The city is situated in the Cumberland Valley, which is part of the Great Appalachian Valley. Hagerstown is approximately 70 miles northwest of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 70.
Primary Responsibilities
• Worship Leadership:
o Lead worship services, including selecting music, leading worship teams, other special service/events and preaching sermons as needed.
o Recruit, audition, and develop vocalists, and instrumentalists.
o Lead weekly rehearsals to prepare the worship team.
o Develop and maintain a worship style that is engaging and meaningful for the congregation. Ensure music lyrics, styles and on-stage practices align with church doctrine.
o Collaborate with other staff members to create a unified worship experience.
• Audio and Visual:
o Build relationships with the audio and visual team to help produce the best service.
o Provide oversight and direction to the social media presence of Maranatha with the help of our Communications Assistant.
o Oversee the technical aspects: sound, lighting, multimedia during services.
o Oversee video footage for opening services with cameras & train/schedule sound techs at soundboard, computer operators using ProPresenter for the Screens in the auditorium.
o Proficiency with ProPresenter/Planning Center, Computer/Media programs and sound is preferred. A strong ability to increase effectiveness of camera, media & sound staff.
o Other tasks as they arise
o Attend weekly staff meetings
Secondary Responsibilities
• Youth Ministry Oversight:
o Provide oversight of the youth ministry programs
o Lead the Student Ministry teaching team with the goal of teaching to help students truly follow Christ and experience supernatural life-change
o Supervise student ministry volunteers
o Organize and lead youth events
o Provide spiritual guidance and mentorship to students
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry or a related field or have the equivalent experience.
• Experience in worship leadership.
• Musical ability has led worship and is a proven leader.
• Strong leadership ability excellent communication ability, effective interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Understanding of youth ministry.
• A willingness to serve other areas as needed.
• Teachable, dependable, and desire to continue developing ministry skills.
• Passion for leading worship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Maranatha and values of the Charis Fellowship.
• Willingness to come under the leadership of the Lead Pastor and Elders.
To express your interest please send a cover letter and your resume to:
maranathascreeningteam@gmail.com