Jan 30, 2025

Worship Pastor

£10,000 - £11,000 yearly
Part time Church/Ministry

Job Description

The Role: The role of the Worship Pastor is to model and foster a culture of expectancy and Spirit filled worship that enables people to pursue the presence of God in a creative and contemporary style at St Catherine’s Church, Belle Vue, Wakefield WF1 5HL.

Responsible to: Revd. David Gerrard (Vicar) and the PCC

Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week), flexible working hours needed.

Salary: £10,000-£11,000 per annum

Appointment Term: Fixed term for 2 years initially

Key Responsibilities:

•   Develop and deliver the sung worship at St Catherine’s.

•   Lead, recruit and train the worship team.

•   Lead weekly rehearsals that prepare for Sunday and cultivate a foundation of prayer and Christ-centredness to the worship ministry.

•   Encourage and promote worship, including a creative and adventurous vision, within  St Catherine’s.

•   Maintain, process and implement necessary licenses and copyrights, including keeping records.

•   Introduce new songs.

•   Maintain worship song files.

•   Co-ordinate worship rota and contact details.

•   Develop a foundation of prayer to the worship ministry.

•   Oversee the effective administration of this ministry, including potential budgets.

•   Contribute fully to the broader vision of St Catherine’s Church and Centre.

•   Attend midweek staff meetings and be fully committed member of St Catherine’s congregation - attending Sunday services and other appropriate meetings/events and services.

•   To carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the vicar or PCC.

This role description and person specification is not an exhaustive list of tasks and responsibilities. 

The role is also subject to necessary DBS checks and safeguarding training. 

Deadline for applications  - 10th March 2025 – with a view to interview on Wednesday 26th March 2025

For more information, or to apply for the post please contact Revd. Kathy Robertson by emailing revkathyrob@gmail.com or calling 07967 909560 

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