Worship and Creative Arts Director
Gospel Community Church
1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401 USA MAP
| Statement Of Faith: | http://www.gcceugene.org/doctrine |
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Gospel Community Church:
GCC is an Acts 29 church that was planted in Eugene, Oregon in 2015. Over the last 8 years we have met in five different locations, and are currently looking for our sixth as our kids ministry has outgrown our current space. On a Sunday morning you will see (and hear) lots of kids and babies, as our membership is made up primarily of young families, though we do have growing groups of young singles and older couples as well.
Our church’s mission is to make Jesus the hero, and we strive to do this by preaching the gospel week in and week out. We believe the gospel is not just for the nonbeliever, but that growing belief in the person and work of Jesus is what everyone needs, even the most seasoned saint.
The primary diet of our church is expositional preaching, as we work through books of the Bible with short topical series sprinkled in throughout the year. We have Gospel Community Groups that gather throughout the week in homes to break bread and share life with one another. Our kids ministry is bursting at the seams as more and more families welcome new babies into the world. GCC has been described as “simple,” “authentic,” and “transparent,” things we strive for because, though we take the gospel seriously, we don’t take ourselves very seriously.
Our vision is to see Oregon saturated with gospel-centered churches that are making Jesus the hero, so everything we do as a church moves us to that end. Our desire is to see everything we do as discipleship, training up the next generation of church planters, leaders, and members who will go spread the name of Jesus to the glory of God through the ministry of local churches.
Our staff team currently consists of our Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor, and a part time Kid’s Ministry Director. We are an elder-led congregationalist church, where members vote on bigger matters and elders are entrusted with the day to day ministry decisions. Our elder team is made up of both paid and lay elders who are all expected to shepherd and care for the flock that God has entrusted to them through the ministry of the word and prayer.
Lane County (which consists of Eugene, Springfield, and other small outlying towns) is an eclectic place that varies in lifestyles and values depending on what neighborhood you are in. In the heart of Eugene is the University of Oregon campus which has a major cultural influence on the city and its people. As you work out in geography, you see culture and values change pretty drastically. Our church has always been centrally located in the Eugene-Springfield area, but draws people from all over. On a Sunday morning you will find white collar academics and college students sitting next to blue collar contractors and bow hunters. The gospel breaks down cultural boundaries, and we have been blessed to see this happen within our church family.
As our church grows in depth and breadth, we are excited to see what God does with more time and intention put towards our worship and creative arts ministries. We believe this role will help us better disciple the members of our church, and help move us closer to our vision of planting gospel-centered churches where Jesus is the hero.
Description:
The Worship & Creative Arts Director will oversee two different but connected areas of ministry at GCC. This position will have leadership and oversight of the worship ministry, and be responsible for implementing the elders philosophy and vision for worship, while also discipling and caring for those who serve on the worship team. This position will also help direct the production of all creative arts and digital media projects, and be responsible for managing our churches communication and the creation and distribution of the content necessary for that communication.
Qualifications:
This is a director position, with the potential for becoming a pastoral position, pending one’s ordination as an elder at GCC. That said, the character requirements of an elder in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 apply.
Leadership Development skills: this position requires a lot of leadership development, recruiting and training volunteers to lead and serve in various ministries.
Preaching/teaching skills: There are multiple teaching aspects to this position, including scripture readings and worship prompts on Sunday morning, as well as the discipleship of members of the worship team.
You must be a member at GCC.
You must be willing to continue growing in knowledge and skill, which could include conferences, seminary, cohorts, or other opportunities for continued education.
You must be skilled vocally and musically, as this position provides direct oversight and leadership to the worship ministry of GCC.
Responsibilities:
General
Attend weekly staff meetings prepared to discuss your areas of ministry, as well as engage with others in their areas of ministry
Establish annual goals with the help of the Executive Pastor, and meet throughout the year for a review of progress made on those goals
Be available and willing to help out in other areas of ministry as needs arise
Be available to preach and teach as part of the pastoral preaching rotation
Worship
Oversee all worship and musical elements for the church and lead with excellence
Manage and coordinate scheduling of musicians, worship team, tech team, and others through Planning Center
Identify, invite, mentor, and empower leaders to be a part of the worship team
Assist the Lead Pastor in scheduling and implementing worship services
Keep the church forward thinking as it relates to worship and technology
Integrate discipleship components into the worship environment and worship team training process by using the worship ministry as a vehicle to make disciples
Organize and lead weekly rehearsals and equip others to lead in one’s absence
Direct monthly jam sessions with the worship team that introduces new music to the team and provides a fun, communal space for new musicians to try out for the worship team, and for current musicians to practice playing together
Recruit, schedule, and train new worship team members
Work with prospective worship team members to match their abilities to the needs of the team
Ensure that the sound system is working properly and ready before the start of service
Develop a working checklist for all equipment and devices being used for services to ensure all functions are operating as desired and shall be understood by any and all personnel involved with the technology
Recruit, train, and equip members of a tech team who can oversee the sound board and Pro Presenter on a Sunday morning
Create a Pro Presenter presentation each week that includes all videos, announcement slides, song lyrics, and sermon notes for Sunday morning
Manage all administrative duties related to the worship team
Collaborate and help develop the budgetary needs for the upcoming year
Creative Arts
Ensure communication outlets and needs from all staff members are being met, including being available for any special meetings so as to make certain programs and events publicized effectively and in a timely manner
Meet and support GCC staff regularly regarding ministry needs for multi-media services including content needs and scheduling accuracy
Keep content on all media platforms accurate and current, including the church website and social media
Oversee the design, management, and updating of the church website
Develop new and innovative programming ideas for media
Serve and oversee the audio, visual, and photography elements for all worship services
Annually review and evaluate policies and procedures for operating audio and video equipment, including making necessary improvements
Create a control sheet for all sound, stage, and production equipment
Recruit, train, organize, and strengthen volunteers to run sound, computer, and video production during services
Produce and create digital media in partnership with all ministries including still and motion graphics, videos, sermon bumpers, etc.
Monitor and maintain all audio/visual equipment; recommend upgrades and maintenance to maximize performance and utilization of the ministry resources
Collaborate and help develop the budget needs for all media and creative arts needs for the upcoming year
Produce our podcast (Saints in Society), including overseeing the scheduling, recording, editing, and posting of podcast episodes
Ensure the sermon is recorded every Sunday, and oversee the editing and posting of the sermon audio to all relevant platforms
Application:
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Brad Libolt at brad@gcceugene.org.
GCC is an Acts 29 church that was planted in Eugene, Oregon in 2015. Over the last 8 years we have met in five different locations, and are currently looking for our sixth as our kids ministry has outgrown our current space. On a Sunday morning you will see (and hear) lots of kids and babies, as our membership is made up primarily of young families, though we do have growing groups of young singles and older couples as well.
Our church’s mission is to make Jesus the hero, and we strive to do this by preaching the gospel week in and week out. We believe the gospel is not just for the nonbeliever, but that growing belief in the person and work of Jesus is what everyone needs, even the most seasoned saint.
The primary diet of our church is expositional preaching, as we work through books of the Bible with short topical series sprinkled in throughout the year. We have Gospel Community Groups that gather throughout the week in homes to break bread and share life with one another. Our kids ministry is bursting at the seams as more and more families welcome new babies into the world. GCC has been described as “simple,” “authentic,” and “transparent,” things we strive for because, though we take the gospel seriously, we don’t take ourselves very seriously.
Our vision is to see Oregon saturated with gospel-centered churches that are making Jesus the hero, so everything we do as a church moves us to that end. Our desire is to see everything we do as discipleship, training up the next generation of church planters, leaders, and members who will go spread the name of Jesus to the glory of God through the ministry of local churches.
Our staff team currently consists of our Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor, and a part time Kid’s Ministry Director. We are an elder-led congregationalist church, where members vote on bigger matters and elders are entrusted with the day to day ministry decisions. Our elder team is made up of both paid and lay elders who are all expected to shepherd and care for the flock that God has entrusted to them through the ministry of the word and prayer.
Lane County (which consists of Eugene, Springfield, and other small outlying towns) is an eclectic place that varies in lifestyles and values depending on what neighborhood you are in. In the heart of Eugene is the University of Oregon campus which has a major cultural influence on the city and its people. As you work out in geography, you see culture and values change pretty drastically. Our church has always been centrally located in the Eugene-Springfield area, but draws people from all over. On a Sunday morning you will find white collar academics and college students sitting next to blue collar contractors and bow hunters. The gospel breaks down cultural boundaries, and we have been blessed to see this happen within our church family.
As our church grows in depth and breadth, we are excited to see what God does with more time and intention put towards our worship and creative arts ministries. We believe this role will help us better disciple the members of our church, and help move us closer to our vision of planting gospel-centered churches where Jesus is the hero.
Description:
The Worship & Creative Arts Director will oversee two different but connected areas of ministry at GCC. This position will have leadership and oversight of the worship ministry, and be responsible for implementing the elders philosophy and vision for worship, while also discipling and caring for those who serve on the worship team. This position will also help direct the production of all creative arts and digital media projects, and be responsible for managing our churches communication and the creation and distribution of the content necessary for that communication.
Qualifications:
This is a director position, with the potential for becoming a pastoral position, pending one’s ordination as an elder at GCC. That said, the character requirements of an elder in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 apply.
Leadership Development skills: this position requires a lot of leadership development, recruiting and training volunteers to lead and serve in various ministries.
Preaching/teaching skills: There are multiple teaching aspects to this position, including scripture readings and worship prompts on Sunday morning, as well as the discipleship of members of the worship team.
You must be a member at GCC.
You must be willing to continue growing in knowledge and skill, which could include conferences, seminary, cohorts, or other opportunities for continued education.
You must be skilled vocally and musically, as this position provides direct oversight and leadership to the worship ministry of GCC.
Responsibilities:
General
Attend weekly staff meetings prepared to discuss your areas of ministry, as well as engage with others in their areas of ministry
Establish annual goals with the help of the Executive Pastor, and meet throughout the year for a review of progress made on those goals
Be available and willing to help out in other areas of ministry as needs arise
Be available to preach and teach as part of the pastoral preaching rotation
Worship
Oversee all worship and musical elements for the church and lead with excellence
Manage and coordinate scheduling of musicians, worship team, tech team, and others through Planning Center
Identify, invite, mentor, and empower leaders to be a part of the worship team
Assist the Lead Pastor in scheduling and implementing worship services
Keep the church forward thinking as it relates to worship and technology
Integrate discipleship components into the worship environment and worship team training process by using the worship ministry as a vehicle to make disciples
Organize and lead weekly rehearsals and equip others to lead in one’s absence
Direct monthly jam sessions with the worship team that introduces new music to the team and provides a fun, communal space for new musicians to try out for the worship team, and for current musicians to practice playing together
Recruit, schedule, and train new worship team members
Work with prospective worship team members to match their abilities to the needs of the team
Ensure that the sound system is working properly and ready before the start of service
Develop a working checklist for all equipment and devices being used for services to ensure all functions are operating as desired and shall be understood by any and all personnel involved with the technology
Recruit, train, and equip members of a tech team who can oversee the sound board and Pro Presenter on a Sunday morning
Create a Pro Presenter presentation each week that includes all videos, announcement slides, song lyrics, and sermon notes for Sunday morning
Manage all administrative duties related to the worship team
Collaborate and help develop the budgetary needs for the upcoming year
Creative Arts
Ensure communication outlets and needs from all staff members are being met, including being available for any special meetings so as to make certain programs and events publicized effectively and in a timely manner
Meet and support GCC staff regularly regarding ministry needs for multi-media services including content needs and scheduling accuracy
Keep content on all media platforms accurate and current, including the church website and social media
Oversee the design, management, and updating of the church website
Develop new and innovative programming ideas for media
Serve and oversee the audio, visual, and photography elements for all worship services
Annually review and evaluate policies and procedures for operating audio and video equipment, including making necessary improvements
Create a control sheet for all sound, stage, and production equipment
Recruit, train, organize, and strengthen volunteers to run sound, computer, and video production during services
Produce and create digital media in partnership with all ministries including still and motion graphics, videos, sermon bumpers, etc.
Monitor and maintain all audio/visual equipment; recommend upgrades and maintenance to maximize performance and utilization of the ministry resources
Collaborate and help develop the budget needs for all media and creative arts needs for the upcoming year
Produce our podcast (Saints in Society), including overseeing the scheduling, recording, editing, and posting of podcast episodes
Ensure the sermon is recorded every Sunday, and oversee the editing and posting of the sermon audio to all relevant platforms
Application:
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Brad Libolt at brad@gcceugene.org.
| Date Posted: | Tue, Jan 2, 2024 (116 days ago) |
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Point of Contact:
Brad Libolt
Executive Pastor
541-480-0774
Eugene, OR 97404
USA