Half-time Contemporary Worship Leader at Ephrata Church of the Brethren

As the Contemporary Worship Leader, you will shape and guide the vision, coordination, and experience of contemporary worship at ECOB.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Lead the congregation in worship and direct the flow and elements of the contemporary worship service. Create an atmosphere where freedom in the Spirit is felt and seen.
2. Develop a weekly order of service in coordination with the preaching pastor and communicate it in advance to the band and tech team members. Currently, we use The Hub (Elvanto) for this task.
3. Direct a weekly rehearsal with the worship band to prepare for excellent worship on Sunday and develop new music to introduce to the congregation in future services. The worship leader ultimately chooses the music, but it is crucial that he/she seek input from the band members on song choices.
4. Ensure that the stage set-ups, lighting, sound system, video systems, and worship presentation software are working correctly and ready for the service.
5. For each week's service, build the worship presentation on Easy Worship or other presentation software. This includes announcement graphics, countdown videos, and song slides.
6. Participate, along with the Director of Spiritual Formation, in the design/decoration of the stage to keep it fresh, orderly, and connected to the church's current season or emphasis.
7. Recruit and/or develop new musicians, singers, and tech team members sufficient to carry out the service's weekly needs and prepare for future needs.
8. Oversees the Youth Band and develops vocalists and instrumentalists to create a pathway to serving in the church.
9. In consultation with the Director of Spiritual Formation, develop a yearly budget for the contemporary worship and follow the financial guidelines for purchases.
10. Engage in the body of the church as an active participant, seeking to make connections with members beyond worship and supporting the church's vision, mission, and pastors.

Qualifications

1. Clear testimony of a life that has trusted in and is walking with Jesus Christ
2. Experience planning, preparing, and leading worship services
3. A heart to lead people in worship and not just lead a worship service
4. Agrees with ECOB’s core beliefs and values

Abilities

1. Skilled in vocal and instrumental direction
2. Can proficiently play an instrument in the worship band (ex: guitar, keyboard)
3. High-quality singing voice and engaging stage presence
4. Has experience using technology in worship, such as lighting, worship software, sound systems, video projection, etc.
5. Team player with good relational skills and a positive attitude
6. Strong administrative gifts
7. Self-starter who strives for excellence

Meeting Attendance

1. Attends weekly staff meetings, as available.
2. Attends staff retreats.Attends various ministry meetings, upon need or request.

Why ECOB?

At ECOB, we have a unique vision for the city of Ephrata.

We are consistently seeking ways to engage our community with the transformative power of Jesus. We make no apologies for our desire to be a family who passionately follows after Jesus. We choose to interact with one another with grace and humility. We seek ways to honor God and live in the power of the Holy Spirit. We will falter and struggle at times; however, we are family, and at our deepest level, our strongest desire is to love one another and Ephrata. If you are ready for an exciting journey with others like you, dive deep into this family of faith!

Starting salary is $20,000, depending on leadership experience and education. You'll also receive a monthly reimbursement for a cell phone. The rest of the benefits are out of this world!

OPTIONAL FULL-TIME ROLE!

In addition to the half-time Contemporary Worship Leader role, there is an option to make it full-time by adding the Congregational Vitality role. The responsibilities are:

Congregational Vitality

1. Participates in the evaluation, planning, and implementation of various processes to help those who are new to become highly invested disciples.
2. Works with various staff on our onboarding/enfolding process, MIA process, and other ministries that encourage participation in our discipleship model of connect, grow, live, radiate.
3. Provides, as needed, guidance and implementation to various ministries that will help those who are new feel welcomed and cared for.
4. Will work with the Lead Pastor in discovering other areas of interest that may enhance the overall strategic vision for ECOB.