Worship Leader New City Church

Worship Leader New City Church Kansas City, MO https://newcitykc.org Purpose: New City is looking for someone who has a heart for the gospel, a passion for the local church, and the gifting to lead our vibrant and growing congregation in corporate worship. The right person will be a mix of musician, poet, and theologian, who has the desire and aptitude to bring others along in building and fostering a Biblically grounded and Spirit led culture of worship. About New City: We are a gospel centered and confessional church with an emphasis on Christian community, exuberant worship, and love of neighbor. We believe that the great commandments and the great commission go hand in hand and seek to make disciples accordingly. At the end of the day, we hope to be a people who deeply love God and one another. Our Philosophy of Corporate Worship: Why do we sing? We sing in response to God for He is worthy of all our praise. We sing for all that He is, all He has done, and all He is doing and is going to do. We sing because music acts as a key that unlocks fountains of worship, allowing us to plumb the depths of our emotions and the heights of our understanding, all to the glory of God! While we believe that worship is more than singing, it is certainly not less than it! How do we sing? We sing in Exaltation of, Expression to, Experience of, Exultation in, and Expectancy of our God! What do we sing? In the words of the Apostle Paul, we sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs: songs that encourage us to make melody to the Lord with our hearts, songs of thankfulness for everything God the Father has done for us and given to us in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and songs that remind us always that the Holy Spirit is in our midst (adapted from Ep. 5:18-20). Responsibilities and Roles: Work with the Pastors in Planning Worship Gatherings:

Lead Sunday worship (up to 75% of the time) and other gatherings (as needed). Lead and/or organize worship leading for other gatherings (as needed).

Cultivate a Spirit-Led Music Ministry:

Foster a “Spirit led” and “missional” culture of corporate worship; edifying/challenging the Christian and engaging the non-Christian with the gospel. Mentor and develop singers, musicians, and potential worship leaders with an eye towards the next generation.

Oversee Worship Facility and Related Equipment:

Stage, instruments, audio / video tech, etc.

Theological Convictions: Must be in alignment with New City’s Confessional Statement. Character and Competencies: (Become) a member of New City Church. High degree of honesty and integrity for trusted leadership and faithfulness to Jesus Christ. A gift for music that’s matched with a passion for leading in biblical, gospel-centered, and Spirit led worship. The ability to communicate to a diverse congregation (spiritually, ethnically, socially) A thorough understanding and appreciation for New City’s vision and mission. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Competency with the following technologies: Google Drive, Church Community Builder for communication with teams and musicians, computers, ProPresenter, basic sound system use. Commitments: Active in the life of New City (small groups, Bible studies, fellowship, etc.).. Weekly Pastoral / Staff Meeting Weekly Sunday morning rehearsal (when leading). Education & Experience: Experience leading worship, and worship teams: required. A Bachelor’s degree (or one in progress): preferred. Communications experience: preferred. Compensation: $1000 per month / $12,000 per year (Wages / Housing / Benefits) If Interested: Please Send to Matt@newcitykc.org A brief bio about yourself, your faith journey, and your philosophy of worship leading. A resume (including your educational and work backgrounds and two references). A video or stream link of you leading worship.

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