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Trace Church

Worship Pastor

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

WORSHIP PASTOR Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Overview Full-Time Trace Church 3,500+ Weekly Attendance Vision & Calling At Trace Church, we believe worship is more than music - it is spiritual formation ...

Trace Church

Worship Pastor

Colorado Springs, CO

WORSHIP PASTOR Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Overview Full-Time | Trace Church | 3,500+ Weekly Attendance Vision & Calling At Trace Church, we believe worship is more than music -- it is spiritual ...

Church of the Open Door

Worship Pastor

York, PA · On-site

Worship Pastor Classification: Full Time / Central Ministry Reports to: Campus Pastor & Executive Pastor Qualifications: * * * An evident heart and love for God and His church * Membership at Church ...

Church of the Open Door

Worship Pastor

York, PA

Worship Pastor Classification: Full Time / Central Ministry Reports to: Campus Pastor & Executive Pastor Qualifications: * * * An evident heart and love for God and His church * Membership at Church ...

Water's Edge

Worship Pastor

Benton Harbor, MI · On-site

Worship Pastor Overflow Church - Benton Harbor/ Saint Joseph, MI Position Overview Organization ... Joseph / Benton Harbor region) Position Type: Full-time, salaried (includes evenings and weekends ...

Central Christian Church

Worship Pastor

Mesa, AZ · On-site

Lead Worship Pastor Status: Full Time, Exempt Position Summary: The Area Worship Pastor plays a key role in cultivating a thriving worship culture by fostering excellence, connection, and meaningful ...

Gateway Church

Campus Worship Pastor (PLN)

Plano, TX · On-site

Live Production Manager, Worship Associate Pastor, Music Director and teams. The Campus Worship Pastor leads the congregation toward intimacy with God by developing highly anointed, skilled, Spirit ...

Gateway Church

Campus Worship Pastor (PLN)

Plano, TX · On-site

Live Production Manager, Worship Associate Pastor, Music Director and teams. The Campus Worship Pastor leads the congregation toward intimacy with God by developing highly anointed, skilled, Spirit ...

Gateway Church

Campus Worship Pastor (FRS)

Frisco, TX · On-site

Live Production Manager, Worship Associate Pastor, Music Director and teams. The Campus Worship Pastor leads the congregation toward intimacy with God by developing highly anointed, skilled, Spirit ...

Gateway Church

Campus Worship Pastor (FRS)

Frisco, TX · On-site

Live Production Manager, Worship Associate Pastor, Music Director and teams. The Campus Worship Pastor leads the congregation toward intimacy with God by developing highly anointed, skilled, Spirit ...

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Worship Pastor

Trace Church

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the entire worship ministry across all services and environments.

  • Recruit, develop, and shepherd worship leaders, vocalists, and musicians, focusing on their craft, character, and relationship with Christ.

  • Shape and strengthen the worship culture, ensuring spiritually powerful and musically excellent worship gatherings.

Job description

WORSHIP PASTOR
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Overview
Full-Time Trace Church 3,500+ Weekly Attendance
Vision & Calling
At Trace Church, we believe worship is more than music - it is spiritual formation, discipleship, and leadership development expressed through song and surrendered lives.
The Worship Pastor is more than a service leader; this pastor is a shepherd of people and a cultivator of culture. This leader will build a thriving worship ministry by developing vocalists and worship leaders in their craft, culture, character, and relationship with Christ.
We believe we are not paid for performance, but for preparation. The Worship Pastor models spiritual health, personal discipline, and relational maturity so that the ministry never outpaces the leader.
Worship Pastor Position Overview
The Worship Pastor leads and oversees the entire worship ministry of Trace Church across all services and environments. This role focuses heavily on:
  • Recruiting and developing worship leaders and vocalists.
  • Shaping and strengthening the worship culture.
  • Shepherding the spiritual lives of team members.
  • Ensuring worship gatherings are spiritually powerful and musically excellent.

This role requires both pastoral depth and musical excellence to lead a growing congregation of 3,500+ people into authentic, Spirit-led worship.
Primary Responsibilities
Spiritual & Pastoral Leadership
  • Shepherd the worship ministry as a pastor first and musician second.
  • Provide intentional discipleship for worship leaders, vocalists and musicians.
  • Develop leaders in character, humility, holiness, and spiritual maturity.
  • Establish rhythms of prayer, devotion, and spiritual growth for the team.
  • Lead through conflict biblically while cultivating a culture of honor and unity.
Recruitment & Team Building
  • Proactively recruit high-capacity vocalists and musicians.
  • Oversee audition processes with excellence and clarity.
  • Build and maintain a sustainable leadership pipeline.
  • Identify potential worship leaders and create intentional growth pathways.
  • Ensure teams are large enough to support growth and multiple services.
  • Develop bench strength for future campuses and expansion.
Worship Leader Development (Craft, Culture, Character, & Christ)
The Worship Pastor is responsible for developing worship leaders holistically in the following areas:
  • Craft
    • Train vocalists in harmony, blend, tone, pitch, and stage awareness.
    • Develop worship leaders in song selection, transitions, and flow.
    • Coach leaders in communication and congregational engagement.
    • Lead rehearsals with musical excellence and intentional feedback.
    • Develop leaders' proficiency on primary instruments.
  • Culture
    • Shape a team culture marked by humility, unity, honor, and excellence.
    • Establish clear standards for preparation and professionalism.
    • Reinforce that platform ministry flows from private devotion.
    • Create an environment where growth, feedback, and accountability are embraced.
  • Character
    • Model and teach integrity, servanthood, and emotional health.
    • Develop leaders who are spiritually mature before they are platform-ready.
    • Provide consistent pastoral care and mentorship.
  • Relationship with Christ
    • Ensure leaders prioritize personal devotion over performance.
    • Cultivate a culture grounded in prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
    • Develop worship leaders who lead from overflow, not obligation.
Weekend Worship Leadership
  • Lead worship for all weekend services and major church events.
  • Provide strong, engaging vocal leadership for a congregation of 3,500+.
  • Create Christ-centered worship experiences aligned with teaching themes.
  • Design worship sets that flow seamlessly and support the direction of each service.
  • Model authentic worship both on and off stage.
Music Leadership & Production Partnership
  • Champion musical excellence across all services.
  • Lead band arrangements and rehearsals with clarity and direction.
  • Collaborate closely with production, lighting, and media teams.
  • Continuously evaluate and elevate the overall worship environment.

Strategic Leadership & Growth
  • Develop scalable systems to support continued growth.
  • Identify, recruit and prepare worship leaders across ministries and possible future campuses.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Pastor of Creative Arts on long-term vision and strategy, with final approval resting with Executive Pastor.
  • Build a worship culture that can multiply beyond a single leader.

Qualifications
Spiritual Qualifications
  • Clear calling to pastoral ministry.
  • Evidence of a mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Alignment with Trace Church's theology, mission, and cultural values.
  • Strong emotional health and relational intelligence.
Leadership Qualifications
  • Proven experience leading worship in a church of 3,000+.
  • Demonstrated success recruiting and developing volunteer teams.
  • Experience developing and multiplying worship leaders.
  • Strong communication and team-building skills.
  • Ability to lead through growth and change.
Musical & Technical Qualifications
  • Strong, confident vocal leadership.
  • Proficient instrumentalist (guitar preferred).
  • Experience leading full band arrangements.
  • Working knowledge of Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Planning Center Online.
  • Understanding of large-room dynamics and congregational engagement.

Staff Expectations
  • Participate in annual retreats and team gatherings.
  • Engage in a small group and faithfully tithe to Trace Church.
  • Champion and live out Trace's Cultural Distinctives.
  • Model healthy work rhythms and a consistent Sabbath.

What Success Looks Like
Within 12-24 months:
  • A deep bench of equipped and developed worship leaders.
  • A thriving and spiritually healthy worship team culture.
  • Strong vocal and musical excellence across services.
  • Clear and effective systems for recruitment and leader development.
  • Worship that leads the congregation into deeper engagement with Christ.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Music, Worship, Theology, or related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of worship leadership experience in a growing church environment.

Employment Details
  • Title: Worship Pastor
  • Reports To: Executive Pastor of Creative Arts
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
  • Hours: 40+ hours per week
  • Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (Friday and Saturday off)
  • Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 annually (depending on experience)
  • Vacation: 15 days per year
  • Sick Leave: Unlimited (tracked)
  • Housing Allowance: TBD
  • Insurance: $2,000 per year per family member (under age 26)

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