Worship Pastor

Are you energized by the opportunity to steward the spiritual culture of a growing church that is intentionally investing in its future?

If so, this opportunity may be the place where your leadership can make a meaningful impact!

About College Heights Church

College Heights Church is a welcoming, Christ-centered congregation in Elizabethtown, Kentucky (approximately 45 minutes from Louisville), with nearly 300 people gathering weekly for worship.

We are in a season of growth and intentional investment: we have expanded to two Sunday services and are renovating space to better serve children and students. Our vision is to “Grow God’s Family,” and we are committed to reaching new and younger families in a growing community while shepherding a multi-generational church well.

Position Overview

The Worship Pastor will lead and develop a Christ-centered worship ministry that supports the spiritual life and direction of the church.

We are seeking someone who can lead confidently from the platform while building, discipling, and organizing the volunteer teams that support worship and production. The Worship Pastor will collaborate closely with our co-pastors and contribute meaningfully to the direction of weekly services and special gatherings.

Key Responsibilities

Worship Planning and Leadership

• Plan and lead weekly worship services in collaboration with the co-pastors, aligning music and service flow with sermon themes and (when applicable) the liturgical calendar.
• Select music that is theologically sound, congregationally accessible, and appropriate for a blended, multi-generational congregation with a clear commitment to contemporary worship.
• Lead from a primary instrument (guitar or keys preferred) with strong vocal ability.
• Prepare service orders, song lists, charts, and arrangements in advance.
• Lead both Sunday services with clarity, confidence, and spiritual sensitivity.
• Partner with church leadership to plan and lead special services and seasonal gatherings (Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, etc.).

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, train, schedule, and shepherd volunteer musicians and production/tech team members.
• Lead rehearsals that pursue musical excellence while cultivating spiritual health, unity, and preparation.
• Provide coaching, encouragement, and pastoral care to volunteers.
• Build a healthy, accountable, and relational team culture where people feel supported and equipped.
• Collaborate closely with production/AV volunteers and staff to ensure smooth service execution.

Administration, Systems, and Technology

• Maintain worship resources and systems (song database, charts, Planning Center or similar tools).
• Coordinate technical and production needs connected to worship services (including multitracks, ProPresenter, in-ear systems, basic audio/production coordination).
• Ensure licensing compliance (CCLI, streaming, etc.).
• Identify equipment and resourcing needs and help manage the worship ministry budget within church guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with volunteers regarding schedules, expectations, and service details.

Spiritual Leadership and Staff Collaboration

• Model a consistent and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, on and off the platform.
• Pray regularly for the worship ministry and its volunteers.
• Participate in staff collaboration and church-wide initiatives as needed.
• Contribute ideas in a shared leadership culture that values thoughtful dialogue and mutual feedback.

Qualifications

Spiritual and Personal

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ that reflects character and integrity
• Alignment with Wesleyan theology and a desire for others to encounter the hope of Christ
• Relational maturity, emotional intelligence, and a pastoral heart for volunteers and congregants.

Musical

• Strong vocal ability and proficiency on a primary accompanying instrument (guitar or keys preferred).
• Ability to lead a band, guide worship flow, and coach musicians of varying skill levels.
• Working knowledge of arrangement and worship set construction that supports congregational participation.

Technical

• Comfort with worship technology and production environments (Planning Center, ProPresenter, multitracks, basic live sound/production coordination), or proven ability to learn quickly.

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; demonstrated calling and relevant experience are most important.

Additional Details

• Part-time role: 20–30 hours per week (flexible scheduling; weekends required).
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