Position: Worship Director (Central Phoenix Campus)
Church: Christ Church
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Website: christaz.org
ABOUT THE CHURCH
Christ Church is a multi-congregational, non-denominational church in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. They exist to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment.
Their vision is clear: pursuing life transformation through the power of the gospel, cultivating gospel community where people are known and cared for, and laboring for kingdom progress by making disciples who live on mission locally and globally. Christ Church is driven by a commitment to preach God’s Word unapologetically, worship Jesus passionately, pray continually and dependently, and share the gospel boldly in their city and to the nations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Christ Church aims to encounter the living God in such a way that brings glory to Christ and stirs their hearts to actively express love and devotion to God in every opportunity for worship. The Worship Director at Christ Church not only leads the congregation in gospel-centered, Spirit-led worship, but this leader also influences the church to grow as worshippers.
This person will lead the team and coordinate the production resources necessary to execute a creative, distraction-free, God-glorifying service. To be successful in this role, a person must be committed to their personal discipleship in order to genuinely invite others to join them in true worship, as well as possess the musicality and production expertise to execute high-impact worship services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Character: A growing member of Christ Church who meets the qualifications of deacons in 1 Tim. 3:8-13.
- Compatibility: Embodies the values, philosophies, and culture of Christ Church.
- Chemistry: Joyfully and effectively works within the organizational structure of Christ Church.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead worship services and worship engagements
- Lead services as scheduled on weekends and for special events.
- Collaborate with the broader worship team to plan services.
- Coordinate and direct the band members and other vocalists.
- Produce worship services and worship engagements
- Implement and oversee all AVL systems.
- Uphold the guidelines and standards for the production of services.
- Evaluate and ensure the quality of technical systems and make repairs/adjustments when necessary.
- Manage and produce all post-service audio and video.
- Support the campus worship and production teams
- Schedule teams for weekend services and other events where worship is present.
- Train and assimilate new team members, while caring for and developing existing team members.
- Communicate regularly with the team, including weekly service flow communication and post-weekend debrief communication.
- Manage the ministry's worship calendar.
COMPETENCIES:
- Leader: A clear vision for effective ministry and the ability to lead others to accomplish that vision. Successfully compelling others to excel as worshippers.
- Musician: Skilled artist with proven musicality. Ongoing pursuit of growth in the craft.
- Creative: Able to strategically translate ideas and concepts into fresh, compelling content. Skillful ability to incorporate AVL elements.
- Time Manager: Effectively manage multiple projects at the same time and allocate relevant time according to priority. Able to work collaboratively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Player: Humble, hungry, and smart. Eagerness to work as part of a team with a common mission and goals, and a humble willingness to accept constructive feedback.
To apply, please fill out the fields on the next page and attach your resume. Your completed application will be reviewed in a timely manner.
Skills Required
- Growing member of Christ Church who meets deacon qualifications (1 Tim. 3:8-13)
- Embodies Christ Church values, philosophies, and culture
- Proven musicality and ability to lead worship services and coordinate band and vocalists
- Experience implementing, overseeing, and evaluating AVL (audio, video, lighting) systems
- Ability to manage and produce post-service audio and video
- Experience scheduling, training, assimilating, and developing worship and production team members
- Strong communication skills for weekly service flow and post-weekend debriefs
- Ability to uphold production guidelines and maintain technical system quality
What We Do
Rukes Group is a ministry-focused staffing and consulting firm that helps churches and nonprofits find leaders aligned with their mission, team, and organizational culture. Its Precise Assessment Process customizes searches, evaluates candidates, and identifies “Culture Carriers” for ministry roles. The company also provides specialized consulting in structure, strategy, and mission, while supporting candidates in pursuing their next ministry opportunity with confidence.
