Worship Pastor

Gateway Community Church
Wylie, Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2017
Categories: Worship Pastor
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

Gateway Community Church is located in Wylie, Texas, a rapidly growing suburb in the northeast section of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Pastor Blake and his wife Shawn planted Gateway in 2001 and the church has grown to a weekly attendance of more than 600.

 

Gateway moved into its first building in October 2010 after many years of meeting in local schools. In 2015 the worship center was enlarged and renovated to accomodate growth. Currenlty, a 30,000 square foot addition designed for preschool, children and youth is under construction. The anticipated date of occupancy is May of this year.

 

Those who visit Gateway frequently comment about the friendliness of the people. We value and live out authentic relationships. The church also is known in the community as "A Fun Place to Get Serious About God." We love to have fun, but we also are serious about making passionate disciples, and lots of them!

 

Job Description

  • Partner with the senior pastor to plan and lead worship services.
  • Recruit and lead audio/visual and praise teams, including weekly rehearsals
  • Create and maintain music resources and documentation
  • Provide spiritual leadership and accountability for team members
  • Develop and share vision for team and church growth
  • Develop and manage worship ministry budget
  • Maintain audio/visual equipment
Character Traits
  • Born-again Christian with a clear calling into vocational ministry
  • Visionary leader capable of executing his/her vision
  • Spiritual depth that provides a positive role mode for praise team and congregation
  • Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills
Skills & Experience
  • Experience leading a contemporary praise and worship team
  • College degree (music/ministry degree is a plus)
  • Skilled instrumentalist and lead quality vocalist
  • Strong knowledge of sound, video, lighting and stage design
  • Ability to build and lead volunteer teams
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send a cover letter and resume to resumes@gatewayonline.org.
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About Gateway Community Church

Gateway Community Church is a growing congregation filled with authentic people who love God and each other. We were planted in 2001 by Dr. Blake Switzer, who still serves as the senior pastor today. We are located northeast of Dallas in Wylie, Texas, which was recognized by Money Magazine in 2019 as one of the top 100 places to live. 

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