Ministry Pastor (Worship)

Ministry Pastor (Worship)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9:00am, Monday 23 June 2025

INTERVIEWS:  Expected to take place on Wednesday 02 or Thursday 03 July 2025

Hours:  15 hours per week (0.40 FTE)

Days:  Sunday (half day) remaining hours can be worked flexibly Monday to Friday, as agreed

Contract:  Permanent

Salary:  £30,780 - £31,860 per annum, pro rata based on full-time hours of 37.5 per week. Monthly salary based on 15 hours at £31,860 (top-range) is £1,062 before deductions.

Summary of role:

The Ministry Pastor is responsible for leading and overseeing the worship ministry at Trent Vineyard.  You will ensure that worship during our services and events are Christ-centred, biblically grounded and spiritually enriching.  This role involves leading worship, developing teams and creating an atmosphere of worship that fosters spiritual growth.  The ideal candidate will be a gifted musician, and a dynamic leader with the necessary strengths to plan, coordinate and deliver worship services. The Ministry Pastor will also work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and church members to create an atmosphere of worship that glorifies God and encourages spiritual growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and vision:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and strategy for the worship ministry that aligns with Trent Vineyard’s vision and values.


• Identify, recruit, train, deploy, monitor and nurture (IRTDMN) support staff, volunteers and leaders as musicians, vocalists and other worship team members to effectively fulfil the vision for the ministry area.

Ministry Development:

• Foster a culture of teamwork, creativity, and spiritual growth within the worship ministry.


• Schedule and conduct regular rehearsals, providing constructive feedback and encouragement to team members.


• Collaborate with the Senior Ministry Pastor responsible for overseeing worship, and other ministry leaders, to integrate worship with the overall church program and sermon themes.


• Plan and lead weekly worship services, including selecting music, coordinating elements of the service, and ensuring a cohesive worship experience.

Spiritual Growth:

• Provide pastoral care and support to worship team members, encouraging their spiritual development and involvement in the church community.


• Arrange worship team gatherings and social events including Bible studies, retreats, and special events that promote spiritual growth and community within the team.


• Lead by example in personal worship and spiritual growth and encourage others in your team and the wider church to cultivate their relationship with God through prayer, worship and service.

Management and administration:

• With the support of the HR Team, ensure that Trent’s Music Licences (CCLI and The Music Licence) are maintained and regularly updated.


• Work closely with the Sound, Media and Production Team to oversee the technical aspects of worship, including sound, lighting, and multimedia presentations.


• Manage the worship ministry budget and resources effectively with support from the Business and Finance Team and your line manager.


• Maintain clear and consistent communication with your line manager through regular meetings, including preparing for and actively participating in your annual performance assessment (appraisal).


• As a member of the Leadership Team, you will undertake occasional and various responsibilities as the need arises (e.g. worship events, speaking engagements, event organisation, ad hoc projects) in accordance with the serving expectations that come with this senior role.


• Attend and contribute to meetings and events relevant to a member of the Leadership Team and wider Staff Team.  For example, staff meetings, Leadership Team and Pastoral Group meetings and regular annual events including, but not limited to, Thy Kingdom Come, Christmas Carol Service and Leaders Meetings.

Community Engagement:

• Engage with the congregation and your line manager to understand their worship needs and preferences, fostering a sense of community and participation in worship.


• Help to plan and participate in special worship events, such as the Carol Service at Christmas, other seasonal services and community outreach initiatives.


• Engage in relevant worship networks


• Stay current with worship trends, music styles, and technology.


• Seek feedback from the congregation and worship team to continually improve the worship ministry.

Person Specification:

Skills & Behaviours:

• A passion for leading others in worship


• Excellent leadership and management skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to establish a rapport with a wide cross section of society


• Proactive and self-motivated with the energy and persistence to see tasks through to successful completion


• Discreet, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive matters


• Strong decision-making ability with the initiative to seek solutions and implement new ways of working


• Teachable and open to feedback


• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to changing circumstances


• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining healthy boundaries


• Ability to engage and inspire the team, and the wider church


• Able to plan and organise projects and events and facilitate meetings


• Be able to handle your own and other people's emotions well
  


• Work well as part of a team with the ability to delegate and work through others
  


• A personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity 


• A compassionate heart and ‘can do’ attitude 
  


• Understand and model biblical values of leadership 

Experience:

• Managing a team and working as part of a team, preferably within a church setting


• A strong understanding of the principles of working with and raising up leaders from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds - where possible, have life and work experience with and around a range of cultural backgrounds


• Up to date understanding of adult safeguarding procedures and GDPR requirements


• Some working knowledge of budgets and budgetary control 


• Pioneering projects and initiatives involving substantial resources and large numbers of people 


• Galvanizing people around new projects and ideas 


• Previous experience in worship ministry or a related field is preferred
  


• Familiarity with worship planning software and audio/visual technology is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in music theory, vocal performance and instrumental skills
  


• Theology qualification (desired)


• Computer literate in Microsoft Applications, internet, databases

Other requirements:

• Loyal to the Senior Pastor, Senior Leadership Team, Trent Vineyard and the Vineyard Churches movement


• Committed to and demonstrate knowledge of the vision, values, beliefs and ethos of Trent Vineyard 


• Attend Trent Vineyard as an active member of church


• Willing to submit a DBS Check, if required


• Able to work Sundays


• Willing to work some evenings and weekends to facilitate ministry related events


• Be a practicing Christian* 

Reporting Relationships:

You report to:             Senior Ministry Pastor

Reporting to you:       Worship Ministry Staff and volunteer leaders

Working Benefits

• 28 days annual leave pro rata including statutory bank holidays


• Additional leave over Christmas
  


• Annual staff day and team events
  


• Enhanced sick pay, pension contributions and family leave pay


• Group Life, Income and Critical Illness cover


• Cycle to work scheme


• Coffee Shop discount card


• Free annual eye tests


• Access to Employee Assist Program


• Long Service Award (when qualifying period is reached)

*Occupational Requirement

This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010