Worship Pastor (NRH)

Gateway Church•North Richland Hills, TX

About The Position

The Campus Worship Pastor provides spiritual leadership and sets the standard for worship craft and excellence at the assigned campus. The role cultivates a culture of worship where people encounter God and experience His presence, creating weekend experiences welcoming to both churched and unchurched attendees. The pastor owns the quality and execution of worship across campus services and environments in alignment with Gateway’s worship vision, values, and standards. The Campus Worship Pastor leads weekend worship hands-on and equips and oversees leaders responsible for worship in Kids, Youth, and Young Adult environments. The role calls for exceptional musical and platform leadership, developing people, building healthy teams, and managing others effectively. The pastor also provides pastoral care, participates in church services and events as required, and must hold or be eligible for a ministerial license. Employment requires being a Gateway Church member or becoming one upon employment.

Requirements

Four or more years of worship ministry experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Licensed as a minister, or eligible to be licensed upon employment.
Clear passion for Jesus and a strong biblical foundation.
Clear and effective communication with large and small groups.
Demonstrated ability to gather, develop, and deploy staff and volunteers.
Strong critical thinking, and ability to manage ambiguity and lead others through change.
Strong musical craft and talent, with proficiency as a worship leader on voice and at least one instrument.
Ability to cultivate both talent and character in worship team members.
Comfort leading from a platform and carrying ministry moments with a congregation.
Ability to hold others accountable with clarity and care.
Demonstrated emotional and relational intelligence.
Willingness and ability to engage in courageous conversations.
Strong time-management skills and ability to hold several priorities at once.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use new software and systems.
Must be a Gateway Church member or become a member upon employment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, occasionally kneel or crouch, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading worship in a multisite church environment.

Responsibilities

Lead worship at one campus and own its plan within the campus operating plan.
Deliver the church-wide worship standard locally, adapting its expression without changing the standard.
Recruit, hire, lead, train, develop, and provide accountability for the Worship Team.
Build and steward the ministry Serve Team through recruiting, training, retention, and appreciation.
Own the ministry budget for the area and spend within the approved threshold.
Pastor people reached by the ministry through care, prayer, and presence.
Participate in the cross-campus monthly meeting led by Central Worship.
Review ministry metrics and make decisions accordingly.
Prepare and execute the weekend worship set with excellence and ensure the worship team is prepared to minister.
Cultivate talent and character across all worship platforms at the campus.
Lead the pre-service meeting and rehearsal, and lead ministry moments from the platform and with the team on rotation.
Oversee worship for Kids, Youth, and Young Adult environments through the leaders responsible for those areas rather than hands-on.
Collaborate with the oversight pastor on service transitions, timing, and the close of service.
Create and grow a campus culture of worship where people come hungry to touch God.
Maintain a ministerial license valid for the duration of pastoral ministry at Gateway Church, minister, preach the gospel, fulfill kingdom service, and carry spiritual authority within the church.
Serve the congregation by officiating weddings, funerals, baby dedications, communion, and other ministry services.
Be present and serve at weekend services and churchwide events as the ministry calendar requires, and be available for pastoral care as needs arise.
Teach through precept and lifestyle example.
Support, recruit, and develop Serve Team members and serve alongside the broader team as ministry and organizational needs arise.
Perform other duties as assigned.