CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

PT WORSHIP DIRECTOR / PASTOR

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Must be spiritually mature and have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus.

  • Continually develop character through daily devotional times with God, prayer, tithing, and participation in life group/ church community, etc. 

  • Must align with Church beliefs. We are an active member of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). Our Statement of Faith can be viewed online at: https://www.efca.org/sof

  • Ability to play an instrument (piano and/or guitar preferred) and sing. 

  • Exhibit a desire to grow & strengthen in gifts through continued proficiency of craft. 

  • Passion for loving and serving others, especially the youth, while developing a team of volunteers. 

  • Ability to work and collaborate openly with other team members.

  • Ability to learn and use ProPresenter, LightKey, and other related software.

  • Enthusiastic and passionate work ethic.

  • Self-motivated, diligent, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy.

  • Have the ability and the love for communicating the gospel.

  • Be able to disciple and lead ministry team members.

  • Min. 2 years experience leading worship preferred.

  • Ability to speak English required. The ability to speak/sing in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Lead Pastor with planning and coordinating ministry vision and direction & Sunday services. 

  • Lead worship weekly. We currently have one service on Sundays at 10:30A. 

  • Be available for Sunday morning prayer/huddle before service.

  • Lead weekly rehearsals, as needed.

  • Recruit, train, and develop worship team(s). Meet with individual musicians and vocalists as needed for instruction or practice.

  • Manage Breeze CHMS organization, and weekly scheduling of songs, volunteers, and service elements.

  • Input song lyrics into ProPresenter before Sunday morning, as needed. 

  • Assist in planning special events (Good Friday, Easter, Worship nights, Christmas Eve, etc.)

  • Attend creative meeting(s) with Lead Pastor, as needed to discuss future planning of worship services.

  • Assist in stage design, as needed.

  • Be present at all church and community events that the church participates in unless otherwise communicated to the lead Pastor.

  • Ensure musical equipment is set up and in working order before Sunday morning huddles.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule.

  • Time Off. 

  • Professional Development Assistance & Mentorship Available.

  • The position includes a monthly stipend and the possibility of housing. 

Schedule:

  • 10-20 Hours/Week 

  • Must be available on all major holidays & weekends. 

Location: 

  • In-person | 310 Candlewood Path, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 

  • Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

ABOUT US: ASCEND Church, is a church plant located in Dix Hills, NY (Suffolk County) whose mission is to advance the Gospel of Jesus on Long Island through developing intentional communities of faith who know Christ, become like Christ, and reflect Christ, which make disciples and bring glory to God!


INTERESTED? apply now!