Grand Rapids Kroc Center- Worship Ministries Leader

Position Summary: The Worship Ministries Leader is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of all worship services at the Kroc Center, including the leading of worship. The Worship Ministries Leader will be responsible for all aspects of A/V as they pertain to the impact and functionality of the equipment during worship services and special events held by Kroc Church. This position is a member of the Congregational Life team and serves under the direction of the Kroc Officer for Congregational Life.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the lay and lead ministries of the Kroc Church with appropriate music for various services, activities, and events.
• Assume the lead organizational role during Kroc worship services; which includes coordinating and leading weekly worship team rehearsals.
• Help to obtain the most creative and effective worship resources for services.
• Secure and maintain appropriate supplies and resources (including reserving rooms) for all aspects of worship services (and rehearsals).
• Organize and lead special ensembles for public events as needed by the Kroc Center and approved by the Kroc Officer for Congregational Life.
• Instruct and/or participate in different Kroc classes as assigned by the Kroc Officer for Congregational life.
• Assist with promotion, implementation, and leadership of assigned events.
• Assist with community networking
• Provide preaching support
• Be responsible for Congregational Life operations in KROC officers' absence
• Help develop sermon series and preaching schedule
• Develop, coordinate, and plan worship elements, music, and promotional materials
• Train and serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) as part of the rotation schedule.
• Assist with transportation of event participants.
• Unlock and prepare for Worship service on Sunday mornings
• Provide pastoral care to members of the congregation
• Identify, recruit, train, and supervise individuals to participate in worship services.
• Actively recruit leadership for Kroc programs related to your area of responsibility.
• Provide musical training for musicians and singers when necessary or assigned.
• Connect musicians to different Kroc Center programming by identifying spiritual gifts and providing networking opportunities
• Make certain that all A/V equipment and Kroc Church software as well as all musical instruments, mics, in-ear packs, iPads, projectors, screens, drums, keyboards, etc., are regularly checked and maintained being kept in good order.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain Music storage room through regular inventorying of equipment and make certain room is always kept in an organized and manageable state.
• Make certain that all computers and hardware associated with Worship services are maintained and updated as needed.
• Strike stage and reset as requested for rentals and other Kroc Center events.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field and two years of professional experience in a ministry setting or a minimum of three years experience supervising other staff and in leading worship services. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be taken into consideration.
• Proficiency with at least one musical instrument that is used in a worship band (i.e. guitar or piano)
• Must have the capacity to develop programs, establish ministry outcomes and provide basic Christian counseling and guidance to staff, volunteers, and program participants.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• This position is a ministry position and requires the candidate to be a committed Christian and be in agreement with and supportive of The Salvation Army's mission, doctrines and practices.
• Working knowledge of A/V components such as: Midas digital sound board, Black Magic Box, Martin M2PC stage lighting, projectors, input and output routing, Cat5, snakes, routing cable connections etc.
• Be able to trouble shoot issues that may arise with software and hardware components related to Kroc Church and Kroc Church Sunday services.

Computer Skills:

• Efficiently use software platforms such as OBS, YouTube, Planning Center, Pro Presenter, Mac IOS, Excel. Microsoft Word to create a meaningful Worship experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed