Worship Pastor/Director
Job Description
Position Summary
Hope Church in Oakdale, Minnesota (EFCA) is seeking a humble, Christ-centered worship pastor with a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus. This individual will have a shepherd’s heart, passionately investing in the spiritual and musical growth of the worship team and will lead our multi-generational congregation into genuine Spirit-led worship.
This full-time pastoral role includes planning and leading services, discipling and training worship teams and overseeing worship technology. Applicants should have strong vocal and instrumental leadership skills, a heart for shepherding and a solid knowledge of Scripture for spiritual discernment and to help ensure worship is theologically sound. Experience with modern worship technology is also essential.
Primary Responsibilities
● Plan, lead and direct weekly worship services that are Christ-centered and musically engaging
● Recruit, develop and shepherd worship team members fostering team collaboration, skill and spiritual maturity
● Oversee all aspects of worship and music ministries, including sound, lighting, livestream and media
● Collaborate with pastoral staff to integrate worship with the broader ministry vision of Hope Church
● Serve in an additional passion ministry area (drama, youth worship, young adults, men’s/women’s ministry etc..) approximately 10 hours/week based on gifting and need
● Manage the worship ministry budget and plan for equipment needs
● Supervise worship ministry assistant
Qualifications
● Vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus marked by humility, prayer and holiness.
● Agreement with Hope Church’s Statement of Faith and philosophy of ministry
● Strong vocal ability and proficiency in leading from a primary instrument
● Ability to lead the congregation with authenticity and a pastoral presence
● Solid knowledge of Scripture for discernment in song selection and ministry
● Musical and theological competence (formal Bible or music training preferred)
● Experience with modern worship technology
● Gifts in leadership, administration and shepherding
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to watch one or two of our services to get to know us before applying. Interested applicants should submit the following:
● Cover Letter
● Resume
● Two video links demonstrating worship leading
Submit materials to: Raeann.Linn@hopechurchoakdale.com
About this Church
Hope Church in Oakdale, Minnesota (EFCA) is a Christ-centered, multi-generational congregation that exists to bring glory to God by making disciples. We long to center everything on Jesus, live like family, worship sincerely and bless our neighbors generously. In this season, we are pursuing a five-year vision of abundant hospitality. We want to see strangers become family where we live, worship, work and play throughout the east metro. Within that calling, we are praying for a worship pastor/director who will help lead us into a new season of Spirit-led, Christ-exalting worship and mission together.
Additional information about Hope Church can be found here: https://www.hopeoakdale.church/.