WORSHIP PASTOR
At Lakeshore, the Worship Pastor will be the point person for all worship aspects of the church. Professionally, this individual will need to possess giftedness for worship that is born out of a relationship with Jesus Christ and is being perfected by a daily walk with Him. A calling must be clear to lead others in corporate worship, lead a choir with excellence, and develop others within the ministry framework. We believe in not just catering to a particular generation with worship, but rather produce a blended style of music that touches all. Personally, this individual is to have a deep love for Christ and a desire to excel for Him. We believe this position is for an individual that God has already prepared and is leading.
THE POSITION: Primary Responsibilities
1. Lead Worship during our Sunday morning services, 9:00 and 10:30.
2. Align the Worship portion of a service that coincides with the direction from the staff. Be efficient in Planning Center to schedule and implement information and order for the weekly Order of Worship.
3. Be available for all practices of the worship team prior to performance times.
4. Recruit, schedule, develop, and mentor both paid instrumentalists and volunteer worship teams.
5. Participate in Weekly Staff Meeting where Mission and Planning are established.
6. Work in conjunction with the Media Ministry to produce aids for Worship Services.
7. Be available to help and assist other Pastors, and this behavior is also reciprocated.
8. Produce and maintain an Annual Budget which will be the framework by which the ministry will run financially.
9. Presentation of self and ministry should be glorifying to Christ and represent the church well.
10. Work in conjunction with the Choir Director to bring leadership.
THE PERSON: Qualifications
Experience: 3+ Years preferred
Education: At least a B.A. in Music Ministry or Experience Equivalent
Leading: The Worship Pastor will lead others in the Worship experience, both as Partners in Ministry and leading responders.
Staples of the Person:
1. Must be a passionate follower of Christ personally and professionally,
2. Must be a self-starter and self-motivated,
3. Must aspire to raise up others and share ministry with other talented individuals,
4. Must be able to Lead so Others will Naturally Follow,
5. Must be able to work in conjunction with the Staff on all activities, and
6. If married, has a spouse that is in complete agreement with calling and commitment to ministry.
THE CHURCH:
Age: Lakeshore has been in existence for 65 years
Attendance: Active Membership of 500
Staff: Senior, Executive, Youth, Family, and Children's Pastor on Staff
Relocation: Lakeshore relocated to Byram, MS in 2005 from a location 3 miles away.
Moved from a Residential Area to a Growing, Vibrant Location
Amenities for Worship Pastor: Office, Computer, Phone, Choir Rehearsal Room, etc.
Compensation: Will be based on Experience level, to include benefits
Website: lakeshorecmc.org
Affiliation: Congregational Methodist Denomination - Wesleyan teachings
Vision for Ministry: We embrace a Three Cross Concept of Ministry
The Cross of Salvation, The Cross of Separation, and the Cross of Service.
We Embody People Knowing Christ, Growing in Christ, and Showing Christ to Others.
Lakeshore Church is a Congregational Methodist Church. Our church embraces a Three Cross Concept of Ministry.
The three crosses are the cross of salvation, the cross of separation, and the cross of service. Our logo, our
position in theology, and our performance as the Body of Christ all embody this concept. We believe that completeness
in Jesus Christ occurs when a person is operating in these three crosses. The Scripture clearly defines that these
crosses should be evident in our lives as followers of Christ.