Church Background
Anthem Church is a thriving church with locations in Hammond and Merrillville, IN, and its main headquarters in Hammond, IN. Our Vision is to see cities transformed by the Kingdom of God. Our mission is to lead people to know Christ and make Him known.
General Description
The Worship Pastor oversees and leads the areas of Anthem Church Weekend Gatherings, Music & Worship, Production, and Tech. This includes planning, design, and production of weekly adult worship services; leading the worship team endeavors; leading the audio, visual, and technology team; leading and executing Anthem Church expression in the creative arts. This position reports directly to the Campus Pastor.
Essential Job Functions
1. Lead a team of paid staff and serve team members in the development of infrastructure to support use of the arts in all areas of the church.
2. Function as a specialist in the areas of music and creative arts, supporting all areas of ministry within the church.
3. Plan, design, and produce weekly adult worship services.
4. Function as primary worship leader for weekly adult worship services.
5. Recruit, train, equip, and direct musicians, vocalists, technical/creative artists in the production of weekly worship services and periodic special events.
6. Provide arts support as needed in the production of all special events and other church activities.
7. Lead a team of paid staff and serve team members in the development of technological infrastructure to support church ministry, including but limited to audio-visual equipment and systems.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience
This position requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years experience as a staff member in a ministry leadership capacity. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Church Music, Biblical Studies or related field is preferred (extensive ministry experience, in some cases, can be substituted.) The successful individual will be a strong leader with a solid work ethic, possess the passion and gifts required to develop and improve creative use of the arts, and have the ability to administrate as a department head.