Associate Worship Pastor

About Keystone Church

Keystone Church is a thriving, creative, and mission-driven church passionate about leading everyone to experience a passionate life in Christ. Our Worship Department creates powerful, Spirit-led environments where people encounter God through music, creativity, and excellence. We are passionate about raising up leaders, cultivating a culture of authentic worship, and stewarding moments that inspire transformation and deepen faith.

Associate Worship Pastor - Job Type: Full-Time (Sunday - Thursday); Department: Worship; Reports To: Director of Worship

Overview

The Associate Worship Pastor at Keystone Church is responsible for developing, leading, and nurturing atmospheres of encounter with Jesus Christ that lead everyone to experience a passionate life in Christ. This role involves creative leadership in music, prayer, and worship services, as well as shepherding individuals, teams, and the church to lead a whole, healthy lifestyle that honors the Lord. The worship pastor will work in collaboration with the director of worship and other team members to foster a culture of Presence, Truth, Community, Leadership, and Excellence. Overall, the worship pastor will ensure that all aspects of worship teams, services, and leadership reflect Keystone's mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Spiritual Leadership & Vision
  • Develop and communicate a clear vision for Keystone Worship, in collaboration with the worship staff, that aligns with leadership and the overall mission of Keystone Church.
  • Lead by example in spiritual development, personal integrity, and a commitment to discipleship.
  • Provide pastoral care to worship team members and the church as needed.
• Worship Service Planning & Execution
  • Plan, coordinate, and lead weekly worship services
  • Collaborate with other ministry leaders to incorporate relevant service elements such as hosting, creative arts, and messages into worship
  • Share vision for the technical aspects of worship, including audio, lighting, and multimedia elements, in collaboration with the production team.
• Team Development & Equip
  • Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor musicians, vocalists, choir, and other worship team members.
  • Plan and organize regular rehearsals, development workshops, Team Nights and spiritual formation sessions for the worship team.
  • Cultivate a team environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Creative & Musical Direction
  • Align the musical selection and song choices with the vision of Keystone Church in a manner that resonates with our church.
  • Develop, encourage, and incorporate creative expressions of worship, such as choir, spoken word, and other forms of art, in collaboration with the team, where appropriate.
  • Collaborate in any future songwriting and producing endeavors as led by leadership.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay informed about relevant current trends aligned with our vision that could add value to the worship experience at Keystone Church.
  • Evaluate worship services and team performance regularly, using feedback to improve the worship spaces.

Qualifications, skills, Attributes & Competencies

• A deep personal relationship with Jesus that includes salvation and water baptism.
• Commitment to living out biblical principles and the mission of Keystone Church.
• A servant's heart with a passion for leading others to encounter God through worship
• A humble and teachable spirit with a willingness to accept feedback and grow
• Strong pastoral care skills with the ability to counsel, mentor, and nurture spiritual growth.
• Proven experience in a worship leadership role, preferably within a church or ministry setting.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing worship teams and Servant leaders.
• Musical proficiency with the ability to lead and arrange live Worship Music
• Familiarity with various worship styles, including contemporary, gospel, and blended formats
• Creative skills with the ability to help brainstorm creative elements in worship services.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to shepherd, coach, and lead musicians and servant leaders.
• Strong communication skills both in small groups and large congregational settings with the ability to encourage, exhort, and speak publicly
• Basic understanding of audio, lighting, and multimedia technology as it relates to worship at Keystone Church
• Organizing skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Keystone Church Vision

Leading everyone to experience a passionate life in Christ.

Keystone Values

1. Jesus Changes Lives
2. The Bible is Our Truth
3. We Sing Loud
4. We Are in This Together
5. We Always Bring Our Best
6. We Are Serious About Having Fun
7. Passion Drives Us