Worship Pastor/Director

Pathway Church’s Statement of Faith: CLICK HERE

EFCA’s Statement of Faith: CLICK HERE

The Worship Pastor/Director will play a pivotal role in developing and leading the worship and creative aspects of weekend services. The goal is to engage worshipers, as well as create authentic environments for encountering God and spreading the love of Jesus. The Worship Pastor/Director will provide visionary leadership to worship teams consisting of vocalists, instrumentalists, production personnel, and paid staff. With strong vocal and instrumental skills, the Worship Pastor/Director will serve as the primary worship leader in the main auditorium on the Chippewa Campus, modern in style, as well as support the ministry in other venues. The Worship Pastor/Director will also enjoy the healthy church community and sweet fellowship that is Pathway.

• Oversees the creation, production, and execution of weekend worship services and special events.
• Initiates recruitment, training, and engagement of worship ministry volunteers including instrumentalists, vocalists, and production teams.
• Supervises worship ministry support staff including worship assistant and production coordinator.
• Provides leadership and pastoral care to ministry teams.
• Collaborates with pastoral team to execute weekly ministry activities.
• Participates in preaching/teaching opportunities in accord with interest and giftedness.
• If a Worship Director, does not generally participate in pastoral activities.

• Character: The Worship Pastor/Director, as a church ministry leader, must be a person of irreproachable character who is sound in their Christian faith and doctrine. They must be in full accord with the Pathway Statement of Faith and be willing to perform their duties in accordance with the Constitution, By-laws, and Employee Manual of the church.
• Leadership: Ability to set a compelling vision based on the purposes of the church, applied to the specific ministry areas of responsibility.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip, and lead ministry systems and volunteers.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner. Possesses significant knowledge and skills pertinent to the role.
• Education: Prefer a bachelor’s degree and training in the areas of ministry responsibility.
• Experience: Prefer previous work in church or ministry setting in a similar role.
• Followership: Team player who can take direction and is committed to the ministry of the church.
• Theological Beliefs. Must hold and practice beliefs in line with Pathway Church’s Statement of Faith.

Pathway Church has campuses in both Beaver and Allegheny counties, with the primary ministry setting for this position located in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, just northwest of Pittsburgh. It’s a great place to call home, offering families a welcoming community, excellent access to the Pittsburgh region, and a quality of life that makes it easy to enjoy both.

Beaver County offers excellent schools, parks and recreation, and opportunities to build meaningful connections with others. Just a short drive away, Pittsburgh adds an incredible range of things to see and do. The Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins bring major-league sports to our backyard, while the region’s outstanding theater, music, museums, and arts scene offer something for every season of life.

The Pittsburgh area is also home to a remarkable medical and educational community, including UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and many other colleges and universities, including Geneva College just a few miles away. Pittsburgh International Airport is about 20 minutes from the church, making access convenient for both personal and ministry travel.

For families considering a move, the area offers a wonderful combination of community and opportunity. You can enjoy the relationships and familiarity of a place where people know their neighbors while having one of the nation’s most vibrant regional cities just minutes away. It’s a place where a family can put down roots, find community, and enjoy all that the greater Pittsburgh area has to offer.