Worship Ministry Resident

## Description

**September 2026 – August 2027**

The Ministry Residency Program is a 12-month leadership development initiative. It is designed for those who have completed their college studies, or equivalency, and already have a sense of the calling/career path they want to pursue. The program is designed to be a bridge from college or secular career to ministry, giving residents invaluable ministry experience that will better prepare them for more permanent roles within the church.

Within a specific area of ministry, residents will be given responsibilities comparable to that of a director. In addition, residents receive weekly leadership development training, ministry coaching, complete quarterly studies and lead ministry activities.

#### **Responsibilities/Duties:**

• Cultivate a close daily walk and relationship with Christ
• Learn how systems and processes work, so as to apply them in future contexts
• Participate and learn to develop and lead teams
• Participate in weekend worship planning with campus worship directors
• Schedule and manage volunteers
• Collaborate and create a worship song with other songwriters at Grace
• Spend time with each campus supporting, leading worship and learning from worship directors
• Lead worship and assist various ministry needs (Bible studies, Campus Events)
• Lead worship and teams for South OP Student Ministries
• Learn basics of AVL systems by volunteering during off-stage weeks
• Learn audition management and process
• Learn the skill of planning “flow” and working with other departments in planning weekends
• Read required reading that is assigned
• Print and manage weekly setlists for South OP location
• Update and manage new songs in planning center
• Help maintain “GC Collaborative” Youtube page
• Learn budget and planning process
• Lead and facilitate summer months worship gatherings
• Grow in skill (vocals, guitar, piano, etc.)
• Lead at local Grace Church plants (i.e. Silo, Message Church, Mission City)

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## Qualifications
#### **Required skills/Experience:**

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience and passion for church and the community
• Motivated to learn and lead
• Great relational skills: full of faith, friendly, calm, and professional
• Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, and integrity

#### **Expectations:**

• Accept and support the Grace Church Vision and Values
• Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
• Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
• Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
• Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
• Exhibit loyalty in all situations and defend the heart and intentions of Grace Staff
• Value and pursue an intimate relationship with God
• Pursue continuous growth in yourself
• Have fun and be a great team player
• Teachable and receives coaching well
• Has a strong work ethic and is a self-starter

#### **Work Schedule:**

• Monday-Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm (online worship capture on Tues evenings); Wednesday 12:00p-8:00pm; Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm, Sunday 6:30am-12:30pm, and Special Events