Modern Worship Leader – Lee’s Summit

Church Of The Resurrection•Lee's Summit, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Modern Worship team, consisting of Modern Worship Leaders from each location, the Lee’s Summit Modern Worship Leader individual will work collaboratively to create, select and arrange music as well as recruit, develop and train volunteer worship leaders. As a member of the Worship Team, Modern Worship Leader partners with the Director of Modern Worship to provide excellent worship that engages everybody in attendance. Alongside the Location Pastor, they will help in the weekly worship planning process, as well as engage with every other aspect of the location’s ministry by working collaboratively with a diverse team of ministry leaders.

Requirements

Proficiency on guitar or piano, preferably both instruments and proven experience as a teacher and instructor.
Proven experience in performing, training, and directing a group of musicians in a variety of musical genres and working on a team of people.
Knowledge of modern worship music, traditional hymns, and secular songs appropriate for a worship setting.
Able to relate to and lead a multi-generational congregation in worship
Team Building – forms highly effective teams, whether supervised or informal, where individuals with diverse skills achieve ambitious goals.
Driving Vision and Clarity – ensures people are on the same page and understands the cross-functional role teams play in making the church a success.
Designing Creative Arts – expresses or fosters creative and aesthetic design – visual, auditory or tactile.
Able to recruit and grow a musical program through outreach and community involvement in the arts.
High level of initiative, motivation and enthusiasm.
Motivating – creates a climate where people are inspired to do their best to help the church achieve its purpose.
Proficiency in Mac & PC platforms and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Pro Presenter, and Planning Center is preferred. A working knowledge of Ableton Live is preferred.
Team Building – forms highly effective teams, whether supervised or informal, where individuals with diverse skills achieve ambitious goals.
Developing Others – coaches, encourages and resources for individuals and teams to discover their calling and meet career and church goals.
Adapting – remains flexible and modifies behavior quickly to help the church meet the dynamic needs of congregants and employees.
Problem Solving – makes good decisions quickly, solves problems effectively to help move the church forward.
Catalyzing Growth – overcomes inertia by discovering new solutions and casting vision for innovation that will elevate the church’s effectiveness.
Collaborating – shares knowledge, builds partnerships and promotes a culture of thinking from the users’ perspective while working across divisions to meet shared goals and objectives.
Communicating – develops and delivers clear communications (verbal and written) that meet the unique needs of different audiences.
Community Partnering – understands the community in which we serve, establishes community relationships and represents the church in the broader community.
Minimum years of experience: 5 years of experience as a worship leader or similar profession with demonstrated success in terms of growth.
Proven Results in: Developing teams of volunteer musicians and promoting worship excellence.

Responsibilities

Directly oversee the detailed planning, preparation, and execution of modern worship music at the Lee’s Summit location. (Instrumentalists, worship leaders, performance and rehearsal responsibilities, special events and religious holidays such as Christmas Eve and Easter) ensuring the highest levels of excellence in the musical offerings.
Assist in the planning of worship with location pastor and worship team members.
Provide leadership for modern worship services, rehearsals and other events, as needed.
Provide spiritual leadership, looking for opportunities to minister to and disciple and encourage others to grow in Christ.
Lead, mentor and provide direction to volunteer leaders. This includes ministry assessment and performance evaluation, goal setting, mentoring, spiritual encouragement, support, and conflict resolution.
Build effective teams, identifying high-capacity leaders and equipping people for ministry.
Recruit, manage, motivate, and equip volunteers.
Coordinate logistics including set up and tear down for rehearsals and weekend worship service needs.
Manage all musical instrument and equipment repair, maintenance, replacement and security.
Willingness to engage with outside bands, artists and community groups in other venues to bring artistic expression into the life of the church.
Other duties as assigned.
Care for students and their families regarding spiritual questions and concerns, directing them to further pastoral or professional care when necessary.
Recruit, manage, motivate, and equip volunteers and students by building effective teams through identifying high-capacity leaders and equipping them for ministry.
Develop, modify or participate in ministries, events, camps, retreats and programs to meet the needs, fulfill the potential, and accomplish the vision of the Church of the Resurrection.
Collaborate with other areas of ministry to design and deliver programming including robust worship and service experiences.
Follow Jesus and engage in the “five essential practices” of the Christian life: worship, study, serve, give, and share.
Demonstrate a commitment and focus on the Vision 2030 initiatives by growing teams that exemplify generational and racial diversities.
Support the church’s purpose of “building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people become deeply committed Christians.”
Exemplify the church’s values and support its theological direction as a United Methodist Church.