POSITION PURPOSE:
To contribute toward the mission of developing all people into fully devoted followers of Christ while developing as a leader and gaining experience for vocational ministry.
PERSONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Consistently teach and model full devotion to Jesus Christ before the church and the community.
Be faithful, available, and teachable.
Champion the church’s mission, values, vision, & strategy while being a team player.
Participate in personal discipleship through the ministry of Grace Church by regularly attending services, participating in a group, and being involved in ministry and mission.
Engage regularly in relationships with those outside of faith in Christ with the purpose of pointing them to the hope found in Jesus.
Be professional by using discretion with all information received while working in the Grace Church office and ministry.
Possess a commitment pursuing a career in vocational ministry.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job description will vary depending on area of ministry focus (Pastoral, Grace Students, Grace Kids, Worship, Next Steps, Outreach). General professional responsibilities include:
Performing functions such as (but not limited to): devotions, prayer, sharing the gospel, biblical teaching, funerals, weddings, and hospital visits as assigned by the supervisor.
Engaging in disciple-making ministry
Using gifts and abilities to contribute to the ministry of Grace Church
Becoming a leader who invites, equips and releases other leaders and teams to leaders.
Having a growth mindset and being open to learn new techniques. Receive training from skilled staff and regularly train themselves to develop new techniques.
Possessing a strong work ethic along with being self-directed, organized, a self- starter, pro-active and dependable.
Developing strong communication, planning, team building and interpersonal skills.
Actively engaging in any and all meetings and assigned roles or all-church events or initiatives as assigned by the supervisor.
Assuming other responsibilities as assigned.
If applicable, pursuing further education during residency as needed.
WORSHIP/WEEKEND EXPERIENCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contributing to the planning process for Sunday services
Communicating with volunteers on weekly basis for the purpose of encouragement, development, and preparation for Sunday services. This may include texts, calls, or in-person meetings when necessary.
Individual preparation and practice for the purpose of leading the team and congregation effectively
Continuing to build and develop the band in Medina. This includes recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and implementing new volunteers as well as continuing to further develop the existing volunteers.
Lead the band/worship team for Sunday services and all special services such as Communion, Christmas Eve, etc. This includes practice/rehearsal and leading worship in the service.
Meeting with key volunteers for the purpose of discipleship and continuing to develop their role on the team.
Arriving early before volunteers to Sundays and key events ready to connect and lead.
Connecting with people attending the services and always seeking to meet new people. This should be true at whatever campus employee is serving at.
Assisting The Campus Pastor or Weekend Experience team with various forms of follow-up after Sunday services and key events.
Identifying potential volunteer leadership roles and seeking to invite, equip, and release new leaders into those roles.
Continue to improve in vocals and instrumentation. Always seek to grow as a musician and worship leader.
Carefully and prayerfully craft spoken transitions for worship services. These will be submitted in advance to supervisor and reviewed for feedback and improvement.
Assist and coach volunteer worship leaders in the development of their own verbal transitions.
Being available to fill in wherever needed onstage at either campus
GRACE YOUTH WORSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisting the Grace Youth team in planning process for Youth services
Communicating with student volunteers on weekly basis for the purpose of encouragement, development, and preparation for services. This may include texts, calls, or in-person meetings when necessary.
Individual preparation and practice for the purpose of leading the team and students effectively
Leading the Youth Band in practice and through the Sunday night services.
Assisting in the recruitment of new student musicians and singers.
Actively engaging in the development of prospective youth band members. This may include training on instruments, connecting with another adult musician or staff member for coaching, teaching basics, etc.
Creating onboarding and training opportunities for prospective youth band members as well as existing ones. Strategically held workshops, observing, and first serve opportunities should all be a part of this.
Identifying potential leaders within the band and seeking to develop them by providing coaching and opportunities to lead.
TIME COMMITMENT:
This is a full time, temporary position of 40 hours per week for 1 year (renewable)
APPLY:
https://graceforohio.org/job-opportunities/ go to this page, then scroll down and select Residency Program