Creative Arts Pastor

Heights Church•Prescott, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Arts Pastor provides leadership and spiritual oversight for all elements of service programming at Heights Church under the direction of the Lead Pastor. This role helps create meaningful, engaging gatherings where people can see, know, and experience Jesus in a real and life changing way. The Creative Arts Pastor leads and develops the Creative Arts Team while overseeing the integration of worship, communications, audio, video, lighting, production, creative elements, and Collection of Talks into the implementation of gatherings within the discipleship process. This role requires a strong understanding of the Mission, Vision, Values, Beliefs, and Culture of Heights Church, along with the ability to bring people and teams together around a shared vision. Above all, the Creative Arts Pastor is a shepherd and leader who cares deeply about people, develops others, and uses creativity and excellence to help communicate the Gospel.

Requirements

Fully aligns with and supports the Mission, Vision, Values, and Statement of Faith of Heights Church.
Demonstrated spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, discretion, and sound judgment.
Possesses a servant's heart and a genuine desire to support and invest in pastors, ministry leaders, serve team members and the church family.
Builds trust through kindness, encouragement, professionalism, and dependability.
Emotionally and relationally healthy, self-aware, and able to navigate difficult situations with maturity.
Has established appropriate pastoral boundaries while remaining warm, accessible, and relational.
Leads from a place of spiritual health — A growing relationship with Jesus shapes how they lead, create, communicate, and care for others.
Shepherds people well — Someone who genuinely enjoys people, builds trust, develops leaders, and creates a healthy team culture where people feel known, valued, and empowered.
Thinks creatively — Able to see possibilities, generate fresh ideas, and use creativity to communicate the Gospel in compelling and meaningful ways.
Leads with vision and excellence — Able to take a vision and bring people, ideas, systems, and details together to create a cohesive experience.
Is highly collaborative — Enjoys working alongside pastors, staff, serve team, and ministry leaders and understands that the best ministry happens when we work together.
Is both strategic and hands-on — Comfortable leading from the 30,000-foot view while also stepping in and helping wherever needed.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment — Able to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines while remaining calm, flexible, and focused.
Communicates clearly and relationally — Brings clarity to teams, communicates expectations well, and handles difficult conversations with humility and grace.
Is a team builder — Naturally identifies, recruits, trains, and empowers others to discover and use their God-given gifts.
Values stewardship — Understands that creativity, people, time, and resources are gifts to be stewarded well for the Kingdom.
Has a heart for the local church — Desires to use their gifts not simply to create great gatherings, but to help Heights Church reach people, make disciples, and see lives transformed in Jesus.

Nice To Haves

Overseeing the development future leaders through the internship and apprenticeship programs.
Developing relationships with trusted outside professionals and ministry partners who align with the values and mission of Heights Church.
Staying aware of cultural and creative trends and discerning how they can be used appropriately to communicate the good news of Jesus.
Helping guide concepts, scripting, filming, editing, and post-production as needed.
Leading production as needed and remaining willing to step into various roles when necessary.
Helping establish healthy leadership pipelines, with the goal of having multiple people developing within each production position.
Reviewing and prioritizing purchases and equipment needs.
Partnering with the Weekend Coordinator and ministry leaders to communicate messages or announcements from the stage.
Helping develop creative ways to communicate announcements, giving opportunities, celebrations and ministry step in opportunities.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and spiritual oversight for all elements of service programming.
Leads and develops the Creative Arts Team.
Oversees the integration of worship, communications, audio, video, lighting, production, creative elements, and Collection of Talks into the implementation of gatherings.
Models a life that reflects the character, values, and culture of Heights Church.
Provides leadership, shepherding, and support to the Creative Arts Team.
Oversees the planning and execution of dynamic, intentional, and excellent weekend gatherings, leadership meetings, and other ministry programs.
Helps carry and implement the creative direction of Heights Church as established by the Lead Pastor.
Partners with the Lead Pastor and communicators to develop and implement our Collections of Talks.
Oversees the creative direction and development of video used within weekend gatherings, promotions, and other ministry initiatives.
Provides oversight and support to the Production Director.
Oversees the Creative Arts budget in partnership with ministry leaders and directors.
Works closely with the Communications Pastor and Communications Team to create consistency in messaging, branding, promotions, and the overall weekend experience.