The Worship Pastor at Real Life Christian Church is, at their core, a shepherd who deeply loves Jesus and is passionate about guiding the congregation to interact with God and live out the vision that “Jesus > everything”. Rather than being solely a musical and technical position, this is also a deeply relational calling that requires a leader who values truly knowing the church, participating in community groups, and cultivating a high touch ministry.
Application Requirements:
What you bring
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
3 or more years of relevant experience in a church setting .
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Vocal and Musical Proficiency: Exceptional vocal ability and musicianship required to effectively lead the congregation and the band.
Service Planning and Coordination: Skill in designing, planning, and coordinating comprehensive weekend gatherings and special events, ensuring all elements are structured effectively.
Team Recruitment and Development: The ability to actively recruit, train, and develop volunteer musicians, vocalists, and technical team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
AVL Hardware Management: Knowledge regarding the maintenance, programming, and purchasing of audio, video, and lighting technology.
Specialized Software and Equipment Expertise: High proficiency in operating specific industry platforms and hardware, including Planning Center, ProPresenter, Resi.io streaming software, Apple ecosystems, Blackmagic Design, Canon cameras, and Allen & Heath audio consoles.
Video Production: Ideally skilled in producing in-service videos, which includes drafting concepts, scripting, shooting, editing, and post-production.
Graphic Design and Branding: Ideally able to produce creative graphics, oversee set design, and ensure consistent visual branding is applied across all worship media and the building.
Systems and Process Administration: Capability to build and manage the administrative workflows necessary to take a sermon series or creative idea from its initial concept to full implementation.
Creative Facilitation: Expertise in guiding and leading brainstorming sessions to generate fresh, engaging ideas for service programming and marketing tactics.
Eye for Improvement: The ability to assess weekend services and provide constructive, ongoing feedback to the worship team to maintain a high standard of excellence.
Personal Characteristics and Qualifications
Spiritually Mature: Demonstrates a deep love for Jesus, steady spiritual growth, and a commitment to personal prayer and time in God’s Word.
Humble yet Driven: Displays a healthy balance of humility while possessing a strong internal drive to build God’s kingdom.
Pastoral and Caring: Possesses a true shepherd’s heart and cares deeply for people, approaching the role as a pastor who loves their congregation rather than just a musical performer.
Authentic and Genuine: Comfortable in a church culture that describes itself as “raw and real,” valuing genuine connection over putting on a show or simply “playing church”.
Excellence-Driven: Constantly pursues excellence both on and off the stage, possessing a critical eye for small tweaks that can improve the overall experience.
Theologically Mindful: Thinks deeply about how worship stirs people’s affections for the Lord, understanding the weight and responsibility of spiritual formation.
Eager and Energetic: Functions as a self-starter who brings an eager energy to the team, naturally taking initiative to run with fresh ideas.
Accessible and Interruptable: Thrives in a highly relational, open-door staff culture.
Receptive to Feedback: Shows an openness to constructive criticism, is willing to humbly admit mistakes, and does not let relational tension fester.
Fun and Good Sense of Humor: Enjoys a lively staff culture that involves lots of joking, requiring a good sense of humor and thick skin.
Collaborative: Acts as a team player who genuinely wants to see other staff members succeed and is willing to cross departmental lines to help out.
Development-Oriented: Has a heart for meeting volunteers where they are and patiently helping them grow, rather than wanting to work only with highly polished professionals.
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Category: Ministry Opportunity Network
Type: Full Time
Meet Real Life Christian Church Real Life Christian Church is an authentic, energetic faith community located in Chesapeake, Virginia, situated just a short drive from the coast. Built on a vision to see each person loved and transformed by the Gospel, the church is deeply committed to helping people live out a “Jesus > everything” lifestyle. Whether you are a lifelong resident or a relocating military family, Real Life offers a warm, inviting environment full of broken, imperfect people, ensuring that pretension is left at the door and there is always a seat saved for you. At the center of everything they do is an unyielding commitment to biblical depth and truth. Their weekend services are characterized by tremendous, excellent worship and authentic teaching, mixing a relaxed, modern atmosphere with meaningful liturgical elements like weekly communion and corporate prayer. They have no interest in “playing church.” Instead, they unashamedly preach the fullness of Scripture to invite a genuine connection with Christ. The heart of Real Life is seen in its incredibly caring, resilient congregation that truly rallies around one another. Through Community Groups, which serve as the engine for weekly discipleship, and a massive priority placed on nurturing the next generation of kids and students, they are passionate about developing lifelong followers of Christ. The church focuses on five key callings—to be a worshiper, witness, steward, servant, and connector—ensuring that everyone is invited to build deep relationships, serve the community, and participate in the work of the Kingdom.
Number of Employees: 1 to 10
Average Weekly Attendance (if applicable): 850
Location: Chesapeake, VA, United States
Contact Name: Gabby Bensard
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: N/A
Contact Mailing Address: 3737 Buffalo Speedway Suite 500, Houston, TX 77098, Houston, TX, 77098
