Matthews Worship Leader

Position Summary:
The role of the Matthews Worship Leader supports the mission of New City Church to help others find and follow Jesus through creating and facilitating meaningful and engaging Christ-centered worship experiences. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Shepherd and disciple worship team members and congregation members. 
• Connect with key ministry leaders and create opportunities to grow. 
• Create a culture of discipleship and servant leadership. 
• Identify future leaders and invest in their development. 
• Connect with congregation members as needed/requested. 
• Participate in weekly campus leadership meetings and Service Programming team meetings.

Admin:

• Schedule band/vocalists/tech for all Matthews services in Planning Center Online (PCO). 
• Ensure all charts/MP3s/resources are available and organized for team members in PCO. 
• Assist with worship for All-Staff Gatherings as necessary.
• Maintain instruments/gear that belong to the church and schedule repairs as needed. 
• Oversee response elements such as communion and baptism, working with Worship Pastor and Discipleship Team to facilitate these elements in service.
• Maintain supplies (snacks, coffee, donuts, etc.) in the “green room” for Sunday services and keep space clean.  
• Oversee weekly check requests for musicians, worship leaders, and other contractors.
• Maintain credit card report/worship ministry budget.

Music:

• Plan weekly services that combine intentionality and theological reflection for the gatherings. 
• Lead worship for non-Sunday gatherings as requested and available. 
• Ensure musical quality, identify weak areas, and work to develop volunteers/contractors toward fulfilling the vision of the ministry.
• Create margin for personal musical growth. 
• Collaborate with other New City Worship leaders on special services, projects, and creative work. 
• Work with the Production team to create distraction free environments. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Education and Experience:

• 3-4 Years Full Time Worship Leadership in a modern setting.
• College degree preferred.
• Formal worship or seminary education preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong vocalist and proficient in at least one instrument. You must be able to lead a service without a band if needed.
• Proficient in the following programs: Planning Center Online, Ableton, and ProPresenter

Spiritual Requirements:

• Must be a professing Christian.
• Personal alignment to the Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Free Church in America.