Snapshot

Denomination: Non-Denominational

Weekly Attendance:  380 in-person, 238 online

Location: Westford, MA

The Role:  Worship Pastor

Meet Grace Community Church:

We are a contemporary, non-denominational Christian church of about 650 people, located 25 miles northwest of Boston in Chelmsford, MA. As a vibrant and growing 30-year-old church we are in an active construction process to build our new church home in the bustling business center of Westford, MA, just a few miles down the road from our current location. We hope to be in the new building within a year from now and are excited to expand our reach into the communities south and west of us as we plan for our move and grow our team.

We are looking for an experienced worship and programming director to lead our growing church into the future, as we continue to share God’s love and his word with our community and pursue our mission to help people walk with Jesus. This is a great opportunity to come in on the ground floor of a new vision and mission that will lead us into the coming years.

About the Worship Pastor:

Come join our growing team at Grace Community Church in Chelmsford, MA as we expand our reach in the beautiful heart of Middlesex county, just northwest of Boston!

Although we are a short trip from historic Boston and all that it has to offer in dining, culture and entertainment, we are situated in an area that boasts easy access to many fun family activities such as skiing, museums, parks, and trips to the beautiful Atlantic beaches. If you enjoy a more peaceful vibe, the local area features all the charm of small New England towns with rich histories, great restaurants, and is surrounded by beautiful nature walks and conservation land.

The Worship Pastor’s Responsibilities Include: 

The Worship and Programming Pastor/Director is a ministry leadership role that oversees and coordinates the entire Sunday Worship experience, both in-person and online, to bring people into the presence of God through a worshipful, holistic experience. This includes leadership of the Worship, Tech, and Production Teams.

• Lead the teams responsible for Worship, Sunday service, Production, and other aspects of the execution of the Sunday Experience.
• Ensure all teams are working together in coordination to create holistic Sunday experiences, for both in-person and online audiences.
• Meet regularly with volunteer leaders of each area involved in the Sunday experience.
• Hold volunteers accountable for meeting deadlines and executing plans.
• Scheduling and leading the creative, planning, and evaluation meetings.
• Lead weekly Sunday debrief/evaluation meeting with leadership.
• Lead bi-weekly Worship Experience meetings to lock in service plans three to four weeks in advance.
• Manage budgets associated with the Worship and Programming experience.
• Provide leadership, support, and oversight for other adult service experiences, including Nights of Worship, Good Friday, and Christmas Eve services.
• Ensure volunteers are recruited and trained to implement all aspects of the Sunday morning experience.
• Attend regular staff meetings, team events, and retreats.

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:

Education & Experience

• Musical background required.
• 3+ years of experience in a mid-sized to large church.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to maintain confidentially in areas such as financial records, counseling situations, and other private matters.
• Able to connect with people in a diverse environment, inside and outside the church, and create an inviting experience for visitors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of music theory and worship leadership.
• Ability to coach the worship leaders, singers, and musicians.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of volunteers and creatively plan, coordinate, execute, and evaluate the full Sunday morning Worship experience, with attention to detail and an eye for excellence.
• Strong computer skills are imperative (programs such as MS Office, Shelby Church Database, Canva design software, video editing software, Pro-Presenter, Planning Center Online).
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot in real-time.

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• A self-motivated, natural leader and team player, who is humble, hungry and smart, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and is a skilled manager of time.
• Personable and engaging.
• Be a self-starter and exhibit the ability to multitask and be a committed learner.
• Focused on growing spiritually and maintaining healthy life rhythms.
• Committed to the mission and values of the church.
• Committed to emotionally healthy spirituality.
• Supports the culture and direction of GCC.

What it’s Like to Live in Westford, MA: 

Chelmsford and Westford (our new church home) are both within 30 miles of Boston which offers many great restaurants, museums, exciting cultural opportunities, and a rich history. The immediate local area has a variety of picturesque small New England towns with a lot of history, charm, and great amenities. There are also many parks, trails, hiking, skiing, and beach areas within minutes. The North Shore beaches of MA are less than an hour away. It is a great area to raise kids as the schools are top-notch in the country.