Qualities:

Before discussing qualifications, it is important to us to identify qualities we feel are essential for this role. These include:

• A strong, active, and growing faith in Jesus Christ.
• An approachable spirit.
• A love for the local church and a belief in its potential to grow the Kingdom of God.
• A person who enjoys leading teams in both the creative process and its implementation.
• A person who is organized and intentional in their approach to leadership.
• A person who values relationships with a variety of ages and backgrounds.
• A person who is sensitive to people’s life situations and struggles.
• A person interested in equipping and encouraging others in their spiritual growth.
• A person who embraces opportunities to share the Gospel with others.
• A person who could enjoy living in an active large rural community.
• A lifelong learner who has the desire to grow spiritually, as a leader, and in their craft.

Qualifications:

• Shares our vision, core beliefs, and values. (crossroadschurchff.com/about-us)
• Has completed a Bachelor’s degree.
• A seminary degree, completion of a reputable church-based training program, or similar training is preferred.
• One-two years experience working in the local church either as an employee, intern or seminarian is preferred.
• A skilled musician with both vocal and instrumental talents. Guitar or piano skills preferred.
• The ability to lead a team musically and administratively.
• The ability to lead the congregation musically and spiritually in a professional and sincere manner.
• Some experience with the following technical items is preferred: sound systems, projections systems, easyworship and/or propresenter or a similar software program, stage equipment.
• Has experience leading a small group or Bible study.
• Has led or volunteered in youth ministry of some kind (Church, Young Life, etc.)
• Someone who has potential for good chemistry with the Senior Pastor and the rest of the CRC staff.
• Someone who is a self-motivated leader, capable of casting vision for ministry, and able to form teams, develop leaders, and manage them well.

Core Responsibilities:

Worship

• Lead a worship experience that is relevant for a multigenerational church in a large rural community.
• Coordinate music with the Senior Pastor that compliments the sermon series.
• Organize and recruit worship teams, set practice schedules, and lead rehearsals.
• Oversee the technical support for each service including: sound team, slides, videos, and anything else that needs to be displayed during the service.
• Facilitate growth for the individual members of the worship team both musically and spiritually.
• Facilitate musical requests and needs for funerals and weddings. Those needs may be musical and/or technical (sound, projection, etc.).

Youth

• Help the teens in our church and community begin and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
• Build relationships with teens, leaders, and parents.
• Provide Biblical teaching and discipleship to the students in the church.
• Recruit, develop, and care for youth leaders.
• Cast vision to the church and leaders of this ministry on how to effectively make disciples.
• Lead and facilitate youth group gatherings, special events, and special trips such as Trout Lake Camp, Spring Blitz, and summer mission trips.

Additional Responsibilities and Expectations

• Work with the Senior Pastor to execute the vision of the church and leadership development.
• Work alongside the staff to provide leadership and direction in creating a culture of discipleship and integrity that not only transforms lives and homes, but also our community.
• Become a member of our church and actively participate in church life and activities.
• Serve on our staff team under the supervision of our Senior Pastor.
• Meet regularly with the Senior Pastor to receive guidance and ensure good communication.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Full-time salaried position.
• Compensation will be based on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this position please email your resume to Pastor Joey Kalan.