Worship LeaderSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC Job Board)

Worship Leader for Stonebrook Church Who we areStonebrook Church is a growing church in Maize, Kansas with a zeal for the glory of God, a passion for the gospel, a drive to make disciples, and a sweet spirit of fellowship. Stonebrook Church is truly “leading people to find and follow Jesus.” We are looking for an individual who can continue to build our worship ministry as a vital tool in helping people grow in their understanding of biblical truth, the glory of the Lord, and the beauty of the gospel. Vision for our worship●        Powerful and moving. A good balance of “the heart” and “the head,” as God has made us both rational and emotional. ●        High quality and excellence, without losing spiritual vitality. ●        Biblically and theologically rich songs. ●        Focused on developing robust congregational singing. Qualifications and Abilities Personal Qualifications●        Spiritual vitality and love of the Lord. Character as well as competence.  ●        The heart of a shepherd. A person of prayer for the church, and the people they lead. ●        Affirmation of our statement of beliefs. ●        Passion and drive for the ministry. ●        A good fit with the staff. A team player, but speaks his mind. Takes coaching well. ●        Positive, flexible, team-oriented. Approachable and pleasant. ●        Good people skills. The ability to coach and challenge others with professionalism, Christlikeness. ●        Good work ethic. Dependable, punctual. ●        Proactive in problem solving, coaching, and conflict resolution. Ministry/Professional Qualifications●        Confident and comfortable on stage, with healthy, humble engagement of the congregation. ●        A focus on engaging the congregation in singing, not simply performing as a band. ●        Some level of musical training preferred. ●        Preferred 2-5 years of meaningful worship ministry experience. ●        Some theological instruction preferred, or willingness to seek it. ●        Has sufficient personal vocal ability. ●        Good recruiter and leader developer. ●        Personally organized, and a good organizer of the ministry. ●        Able to lead musicians and vocalists through organized, sharp, efficient practices and rehearsals. ●        Ability to develop the skills of the vocalists and musicians. ●        Preferred proficiency with an instrument such as guitar or keys. ●        Ability to develop stage presence and expressiveness of all musicians. ●        Understanding of all creative elements: music, lighting, video. Responsibilities and ExpectationsIncludes but not limited to... ●        Cultivate a culture of congregational singing. ●        Develop worship that is a congregation-appropriate version of modern worship, with rich theological grounding. ●        Foster a culture of excellence, quality, and spiritual vitality in the worship team. ●        Stay informed with developments in worship ministry, while focused on theological foundation. ●        Work with the senior pastor (and staff when applicable) to plan and lead weekly worship services that align with        sermons and the overall vision of the church. ●        Responsible for the development and execution of all areas of the worship service with input from the senior pastor. ●        Developing special seasons and worship services (e.g., Christmas, Easter). ●        Plan and conduct weekly practices and rehearsals. ●        Attend weekly staff meeting. ●        Oversight for the scheduling of worship volunteers. ●        Development and oversight of AVL and tech team. ●        An understanding of technical software such as Planning Center, MultiTracks, etc. ●        A passion to recruit and develop volunteers for all areas of worship. ●        To participate fully in church life as a member of the church. Not siloed only in worship ministry. ●        To assist in the development of the student worship band in coordination with the student pastor. (Continue to develop the pipeline. Students contribute significantly and regularly in our main worship service.) ●        To provide input and oversight to various areas church ministry that include music, tech, and creativity. To Apply●        Submit your resume to sbc@stonebrookchurch.org, along with a link to a video of you leading worship if applicable. ●        Church website: stonebrookchurch.org