Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Location: McCausland Site (with Central Responsibilities)

Position Summary
The Worship Pastor leads the worship ministry across all church sites, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and spiritual growth. This role involves designing and leading worship at the McCausland Site, collaborating with the Lead Pastor to create meaningful services, and overseeing AVL operations by coordinating with independent contractors. The Worship Pastor is responsible for supporting and equipping worship teams at other sites, ensuring vibrant worship experiences that reflect the church’s mission and values. Additionally, the Worship Pastor supervises the Associate Worship Leader(s), providing direction, mentorship, and accountability for their roles across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead worship at the McCausland Site for weekend services and special events, ensuring engaging and meaningful worship experiences.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and other church leaders to design creative and impactful worship services that align with the church’s vision.
• Foster alignment and consistency in worship practices across all sites, providing coaching, resources, and leadership for site-specific worship teams.
• Recruit, train, and develop musicians, vocalists, and worship volunteers, building strong teams that reflect a commitment to excellence and spiritual growth.
• Oversee AVL operations for all sites, serving as the primary coordinator with contractors to maintain and troubleshoot equipment and ensure smooth technical operations.
• Lead planning and execution for major worship events such as Christmas, Easter, and other special gatherings.
• Curate and maintain a central library of worship resources, including music, liturgy, and creative elements, for use across sites.
• Develop leaders within the worship ministry who can contribute to the growth and sustainability of worship teams at all locations.
• Supervise the Associate Worship Leader(s), ensuring effective communication, accountability, and support for their roles at McCausland and across other sites as needed.
• Manage worship ministry systems, volunteer scheduling, and budgets.
• Maintain a visible and relational presence at McCausland and within the broader church community, actively engaging with staff, volunteers, and congregants.

Success Metrics

• Growth in participation and spiritual engagement in worship services across all sites.
• Development of a robust and reliable volunteer base that supports worship at McCausland and other locations.
• Consistent quality and alignment of worship experiences, reflecting the church’s mission and values.
• Effective coordination and execution of technical and creative elements, with minimal disruptions.
• Successful supervision and development of the Associate Worship Leader(s), ensuring their contributions align with the overall worship ministry.

Qualifications

• A deep and growing faith in Jesus.
• Proven experience in worship leadership and team-building, preferably in a multi-site context.
• Strong vocal and instrumental skills with a passion for authentic, Christ-centered worship.
• Familiarity with AVL systems and the ability to oversee and coordinate with contractors effectively.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and develop leaders and volunteers in the worship ministry.

Working Conditions
Full-time (40 hours/week) with flexibility for weekend services, evening rehearsals, and special events.

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.

The Online Engagement & Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all of The Gathering’s online platforms, and overall project management within the church’s communications department. The manager will ensure seamless project coordination across departments, delivering high-quality content on time. They will serve as a champion of innovative campaigns, and strategically evaluate emerging digital communication trends to expand The Gathering's reach and impact.

Responsibilities:

Online Engagement:

• Implement a sophisticated, comprehensive online media communications strategy to increase The Gathering’s online visibility & engagement. 
• Monitor & report on analytics & metrics across digital platforms to evaluate their effectiveness.

Worship

• Set the direction for the online worship experience and serve as the online worship host.
• Develop & execute compelling invitational campaigns to reach new audiences for online worship and drive in-person attendance (as appropriate).
• Drive deeper engagement with the online worship audience, serving as the champion for the online connections pathway and encouraging participation in the six practices.

Social

• Manage all social media platforms, currently including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest & evaluate and determine if/when The Gathering should become active on other/new social media platforms.
• Seek opportunities to partner with organizations & influencers to expand reach & impact.

Digital Platforms

• Oversee The Gathering’s website & app, completing both regular maintenance and consistent strategic updates to ensure brand consistency and a positive user experience.
• Oversee all online advertising & SEO efforts, working with third party agencies and directly managing additional paid social and/or search campaigns when needed.
• Manage The Gathering’s email marketing platform and campaigns.

Production Management:

• Oversee the production and timely distribution of all online content and communications collateral using project management software, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between departments to prioritize and manage communication requests.

Qualifications

• Experience in online community engagement and/or digital ministry.
• Strong understanding of social media trends, digital platforms, and content creation.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with production tools and workflows for marketing and communications.
• A collaborative, creative mindset with a heart for ministry and community building.

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.

Position Type: Part-Time (8–10 hours/week)
Location: McCausland Site (with responsibilities across all sites as needed)

Position Summary
The Associate Worship Leader provides support to the worship ministry across all Gathering sites by filling in as a worship leader where needed. This role involves preparing and leading engaging worship experiences, fostering congregational participation and spiritual engagement, and contributing to the development of worship teams. The Associate Worship Leader collaborates with the Worship Pastor to ensure worship services reflect the church’s mission and values while maintaining a culture of excellence and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Worship: Serve as the worship leader at McCausland and/or other sites as needed, providing engaging and authentic worship experiences.
• Plan and Prepare: Collaborate with the Worship Pastor to select and prepare music that aligns with the church’s vision.
• Rehearse and Equip Teams: Lead rehearsals and prepare bands and musicians for worship services, ensuring excellence and readiness.
• Volunteer Support: Assist in equipping and encouraging worship ministry volunteers at all sites, fostering growth and engagement.
• Technical and Creative Support: Contribute to the technical and creative elements of worship, including audio/visual support, coordinating volunteers, and enhancing worship experiences.
• Creative Contributions: Actively participate in Made New Creative initiatives to support innovation and creativity in worship.

Success Metrics

• Consistently high-quality worship experiences at McCausland and other sites.
• Engagement and participation in worship increase across all sites.
• Teams of volunteers feel equipped, supported, and confident in their roles.
• Worship services reflect the church’s mission, vision, and values.
• Active participation in staff and creative team meetings.

Qualifications

Required:

• A deep and growing faith in Jesus and alignment with The Gathering’s mission and vision.
• Strong vocal and instrumental skills with the ability to lead worship authentically and effectively.
• Experience leading worship and managing worship teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to fill in as needed at different sites.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with worship technology, including ProPresenter, Planning Center Online, and AVL systems.
• Experience in songwriting, music arranging, or programming with click tracks.

Working Conditions
This part-time role requires approximately 8–10 hours per week, with flexibility to serve at different sites and services as needed.

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.