Creative Arts Pastor

South Shore Community Church•Sarasota, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Arts Pastor crafts environments where people can encounter Jesus and express their lifestyle of worship for Him in song and service. Discipling the attendees and the volunteers of the church to true worship.

Requirements

Must possess natural love and care for all generations in the church
Committed to the Vision, Mission and Values of South Shore
Deep devotion to God and love for His Word
Gifted leadership skills (on and off the platform)
Highly relational (caring and personable on an individual level)
Articulate (able to communicate well on the platform)
Disciplined (works hard and smart)
Humble attitude
Innovative and creative
High musical competency (professional level)
Able to be highly engaging as a worship leader over performance
Able to attract others to the worship ministry
Able to develop a team-oriented culture through training, mentoring and teaching
Willing to engage with others in accountable relationships
General understanding of video and tech
Exceptional organization and communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to handle confidential information
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence
Capable to handle multiple projects effectively
Theologically and doctrinal alignment with South Shore on important matters
Love for God
Love for People
Work Ethic that is excellent, protective and frugal with time and money
Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with and devoted to the call of God and the Church

Nice To Haves

College graduate desired or commensurate experience

Responsibilities

Oversee worship, production, and creative elements of services.
Serve as a pastoral leader: Model spiritual maturity, shepherd those entrusted to their care, and support the church’s mission, leadership, and staff culture.
Build healthy volunteer teams, equip emerging leader, and establish clear expectations, communication, and processes across worship and production.
Oversee production and creative service content
Provide leadership for sound, lighting, video, stage design, and sermon series bumpers
Build and maintain teams in all aspects of worship and tech including streaming, sound, lights, and propresenter
Shape the weekend service experience and bid event services
Partner with the Lead Pastor to coordinate worship, creative elements, transitions, and special moments that support the message and mission of the church.
Plan and lead worship services, oversee song selection and rehearsals
Recruit, develop, and shepherd musicians and vocalist
Function as primary worship leader for weekend services
Create a pipeline for the development of future worship and tech leaders
Ableton Track preparation and communication for band
Provide oversight of youth and Celebrate Recovery worship
Coach and equip their worship leader, offering musical, theological, and team development guidance without assuming regular planning, rehearsals, or platform responsibilities.
Oversee creation and implementation of the budget
Develop systems and structures that will create a healthy, God-honoring worship ministry culture
Oversee the online ministries
Assist with pastoral care needs of the Church and keep that team apprised on all related issues.
Be available as needed to assist in crisis situations, hospital visits, funerals, and/or weddings.
Participate in “on call ministry” rotation as needed .
Attend Sunday services (30/30 rule: arriving 30 minutes before volunteers arrive and leaving 30 minutes after services end or until the attendees have left) and assist at events as needed.
Set an example by attending all church events.