Associate Pastor (emphasis on worship)

Candidates for this position will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Lead worship with sincerity, energy and passion that connects with a variety of people
• Lead worshippers in a variety of song styles – modern as well as traditional. (We currently offer a Traditional Worship Service at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays and a Modern/Blended Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.)
• Recruit, invest in, develop, motivate, encourage, schedule and empower others to lead in worship – vocalists and instrumentalists and technology
• Disciple and mentor members of a worship ministry in their own personal, spiritual growth
• Authentically connect with and show love for others
• Plan and lead quality worship services for both those participating in person and online
• Take responsibility for ensuring quality in staging, lighting, audio, worship slides and video, and online (live streaming & video editing of) worship services
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to living according to God’s Word as historically understood
• A student of God’s Word
• Can fully affirm the EFCA Statement of Faith and is willing to become an active member of Mountain View Church
• If not already credentialed with the EFCA, willing to work toward a License or Ordination with the EFCA within a reasonable time frame
• Commitment to servant leadership
• Humble and Teachable – open to loving, constructive criticism
• High level of integrity – including the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Musical ability – vocally and on the keyboard and/or guitar
• Understanding of the technological components used within the worship ministry
• Ability to identify and teach new songs that are theologically sound and congregationally friendly
• Familiar with Planning Center and ProPresenter
• Strong computer and technology knowledge and skills
• If married, a commitment to faithfulness to his spouse
• Ability to create and live within a budget (fiscally responsible)
• Attention to details – including managing licenses (CCLI), etc

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree -- preferably in the area of music but, if self-taught and gifted musically, in Bible or in some area of Christian ministry is desired
• Candidates will be willing to submit transcripts or proof of academic qualifications

OTHER:

• Our Associate Pastors are under the immediate supervision of the senior pastor and are accountable to the leadership team (elders) and, ultimately, to the members of Mountain View
• Responsibilities will include planning and leading seasonal specials (i.e. Christmas Program, and Christmas Eve, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday Services) as well as being responsible for overseeing music and AV components for weddings and funerals, etc
• Responsible for maintaining and upgrading when necessary any worship ministry-related equipment, including instruments, lighting, sound and technology components
• Responsibilities will include developing and providing oversight of our Sunday morning connections team (greeters and ushers)
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the senior pastor or elders
• Since this is a “pastoral” position: Ability to teach/lead small groups in Bible study
• Occasional preaching opportunities
[Revised 01 September 2023]