WORSHIP PASTOR // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH

JOB OBJECTIVES

Provides worship leadership for weekend services and occasional events
Assists in the development of the weekend worship experience
Participates in personal leadership development and the development of scheduled worship leaders
Supports the vision and overall direction established by the Worship Director
Models the central Worship vision of Be You, Be Bold, Be Known
Raises the bar musically and spiritually at the assigned campus
Makes strategic investments in musicianship in the community and surrounding areas
Facilitates auditions and the onboarding of new players and leaders to the team as well as their ongoing development
Reports to the Central Worship Lead

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Partners with the central Worship team on recruiting, auditioning, developing, equipping, training and motivating current team members and new hires
Leads worship and rehearsals for weekend services, Student Ministries, holidays and special events with excellence, authenticity and relevance
- Memorizes song forms and lyrics
- Plans for spoken parts
- Preparation
Provides development opportunities for musicians and leaders by coaching and leading alongside them during Student Ministries
Communicates service details in advance to band members and campus Production team
Invests regularly in musicians and leaders in the area through one-on-one meetings and facilitating team nights to build connection
Helps execute creative projects and openers for special events and big three weekends at the assigned campus
Contributes to defining overall strategies for this role
Continually works on developing his or her craft and encourages band members to do the same
Performs pastoral duties, including baptisms, weddings, funerals and visits

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in Eagle Brook Music writing, recording, performing and producing (festivals, live recordings, Unplugged, etc.), as needed
Participates in cross-functional teams to help plan and execute events and big three weekends, as assigned
Lives out and influences the culture of Eagle Brook Church
Schedules musicians at assigned campus, as needed
Manages an assigned budget, as needed
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church's 9 core beliefs
High School diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience playing in a band
Must meet biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership
Demonstrated spiritual maturity and character consistent with the biblical requirements for leadership
Strong musicianship with the ability to play different styles of music and lead worship in an engaging and authentic manner
Proven ability to recruit, develop and lead multiple teams of worship leaders and musicians
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, PCO and Ableton

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

JOB DETAILS

Location: Rochester, MN
Status: Exempt / Salary
Salary Range: $67,000 - $68,000
Classification: Full Time
Regular / Temporary: Regular
Workdays: Wednesday – Sunday (must be available for holiday services and special events)
Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with evening hours for special events, meetings, rehearsals and Student Ministries (at least 2 per month)
Remote Eligible: may be eligible to work remotely 1 day per week
Ministry / Department: Creative Arts
Team: Worship Ministries

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regular assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
Regular communicating with others to exchange information
Regular moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another Regular noisy environments
Regular repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Regular sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
Occasional small and/or enclosed spaces and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

BENEFITS

Eagle Brook Church's benefit plan is designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

medical, dental and vision coverage
health savings account (HSA)
dependent care FSA
employer-provided life insurance + additional voluntary life insurance
accident and critical illness insurance
employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
paid family & medical leave (PFML)
member assistance program (MAP)
generous paid-time off and holidays
403b retirement plan with company contribution
development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth
casual dress and work environment

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Eagle Brook Church provides reasonable accommodation for their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with Eagle Brook Church, call 651-429-9227 or email staffing@eaglebrookchurch.com and let us know the support you need.

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Worship Pastor