ABOUT WOODDALE CHURCH
Wooddale Church is a multigenerational, Bible-teaching church in Minnesota with campuses in Eden Prairie, Edina and the University of Minnesota. With a mission to honor God by making more disciples for Jesus Christ, Wooddale has a rich history and a future of sharing the gospel locally and globally by planting churches, supporting global partners and serving its local community.
OVERVIEW
The Traditional Worship Pastor provides vision, spiritual leadership, and musical direction for the traditional worship ministry at Wooddale Church’s Eden Prairie campus. This ministry includes shepherding and conducting Woodale’s Choir and Orchestra. This leader cultivates a culture of worship that values excellence, equips people to use their gifts, and leads our congregation to worship God fully. The role partners closely with the Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor of Weekend Experience, serves on the Weekend Experience Team, and collaborates with the Modern Worship Director to cultivate a unified culture of worship.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide vision and direction for traditional worship and service planning, partnering with the Executive Pastor of Weekend Experience, Senior Pastor and Modern Worship Director to create Biblical, excellent and God-honoring services.
- Prayerfully plan the order of service for the weekly Traditional service at Wooddale Church in alignment with the Executive Pastor of Weekend Experience and the Senior Pastor.
- Champion a culture of worship which includes thoughtful preparation, strong musicianship, and intentional leadership that honors God and supports Wooddale’s mission.
- Shepherd and lead the volunteer choir musically and spiritually. Cultivate a community of worshippers through prayer, care, discipleship and musical development. Recruit and develop singers and volunteer leadership teams.
- Build and sustain a broad roster of skilled orchestral musicians through recruitment, intentional relationships, and ongoing development. Lead the orchestra to enrich weekend services and holiday services in God-honoring worship as a community.
- Serve on the Weekend Experience Team and partner with the Modern Worship Director and Production team to advance a unified vision for worship and contribute to shared services and shared ministry or all-church endeavors.
- Plan and execute with excellence the annual Christmas at Wooddale Concerts featuring the choir, orchestra and special guests to reach our community with the gospel.
- Steward the Traditional Worship Budget to align resources with ministry priorities and goals.
- Prepare, plan and execute biannual choir tour in alignment with the mission and values of Wooddale Church.
- Serve as a member of Wooddale’s Pastoral staff including providing pastoral congregational engagement, care, on-call responsibilities, funerals and weddings as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active and growing faith in Jesus. Demonstrated character and calling to vocational ministry.
- Subscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church.
- Be a regular participant in public worship at Wooddale Church.
- Become or remain a member in good standing of Wooddale Church.
- Proven leadership in traditional worship, including strong choral and orchestral conducting skills, service planning and knowledge of sacred music and hymnody.
- Specific gifting in congregational worship leadership.
- A collaborative leader with excellent relational and communication skills and the ability to develop volunteers and professional musicians.
- Master’s degree in music, theology, ministry or a related field, Doctoral degree preferred.
RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Executive Pastor of Weekend Experience.
- Serves as a member of: Weekend Experience Team.
- Supervises: Traditional Administrative Assistant, volunteer leaders and musical contractors.
- Partners collaboratively with ministry leaders to ensure a unified weekend experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during the workday, including church services, meetings, and special events.
- Ability to use coordinated arm, hand, and upper-body movements to direct musical ensembles.
- Ability to read sheet music, musical scores, and written materials, including for extended periods.
- Ability to verbally demonstrate vocal techniques as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through video conferencing with staff, volunteers, and guests.
- Ability to hear and speak clearly in both quiet office settings and large, crowded environments.
- Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, such as event supplies, signage, or hospitality materials.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and climb stairs as necessary to support ministry activities and event setup.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during church services, conferences, and special events.
- Ability to maintain the stamina and mobility necessary to oversee multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced ministry environment.
EXPECTED WORK HOURS & TRAVEL
- Typical schedule includes weekday hours, Thursday evening choir practices, as well as weekly Sunday morning responsibilities.
- Evening, weekend, and extended hours as holiday and other events require.
- Requires the ability to occasionally commute to and work from other campuses as needed.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Wooddale Church offers a comprehensive benefits package for all 40+ hour full-time employees, which includes opportunities to elect Medical (30+ hour full-time), Dental, Life/AD&D, HSA, Flex, LTD, optional Vision, optional Life/AD&D, optional STD, a Health & Wellness Plan and a 403(b) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting. Anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000 depending upon qualifications and experience.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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