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Pastor of Worship & Outreach

Berkeley, CA, USA

Full-Time

Job Type

Our Church

Berkeley Covenant Church is a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America and is
located between the more economically diverse areas of central and west Berkeley. We focus on
being a Jesus-centered church; devoted to lived Christian discipleship; being a people who love,
serve, and reach out to those around us.

Job Summary

The Pastor of Worship and Outreach is a full-time position. The primary thrust of this role will be
twofold: a) partnering with the Senior Pastor to create a worshipful atmosphere that includes
music, scripture, reading, and prayer; b) Leading the church to reach out to those outside the
church with the love of Christ. It is our hope that this person will be led less by a title and more by
the gifting of the Holy Spirit.

Worship Focus:
  • Model and lead heartfelt worship in an invitational style that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus

  • Plan Sunday worship services, working with volunteers to choose music that engages our congregation and supports the preaching of God’s Word

  • Plan and coordinate special services following the church calendar and the needs of the congregation

  • Recruit and teach musicians to serve the congregation with musical skill and humility

  • Coordinate weekly worship teams (PPT, sound, communion, musicians)

  • Maintain CCLI license(s)


Outreach Focus:
  • Partner with Senior Pastor and staff to build and maintain a culture that is centered around Jesus in discipleship, love, and service

  • Together with the Senior Pastor, develop and lead the church into Christ-like engagements with our neighbors and community, both in outreach and service

  • Identify and develop future leaders in the church

  • Occasional but regular preaching

Expectations of All Staff:
  • General availability and hard work within a healthy system

  • Honesty and accountability

  • Maintain healthy relationships

  • Maintain a healthy walk with the Lord, devoted to prayer and reading of the scripture

  • A deep willingness to submit to scripture and the Lordship of Jesus in all areas of life

  • Have a servant’s attitude, that no job is beneath you

Application Instructions

To apply for this role, please send your resume along with a short note explaining your interest in working at Berkeley Covenant Church to careers@berkeleycov.org.

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