Snapshot

Denomination: Non-Denominational 

Weekly Attendance:  700

Location:  Ottawa Lake, MI

The Role: Worship and Arts Pastor

Meet  Crossroads Community Church:

The DNA of Crossroads is focused on reaching people for Jesus. Formerly located in the Temperance area, Crossroads stepped out in faith in 2006 and moved to its current location – building a new building strategically placed to reach more people for the kingdom. 

From the beginning, Crossroads has been focused on reaching those who do not know God personally, and building relationships with them. Crossroads intentionally placed itself on the highway between many communities when it moved to the Ottawa Lake campus. Crossroads desires to be a church that impacts the region of Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Crossroads is a part of and accountable to the Global Free Methodist Church family, uniquely committed to life-giving holiness, love-driven justice, Christ-compelled multiplication, cross-cultural collaboration, and God-given revelation.

About the Worship and Arts Pastor:

Crossroads Community Church is seeking a Worship and Arts Pastor who models Christlikeness and casts a compelling vision for the worship and creative arts ministry. The ideal candidate will develop a volunteer leadership structure that encourages leadership duplication across all creative areas (music, arts, media, technical, and programming); and serve as a spiritual leader to the creative arts department. The goal of this position is to ensure worship services where there is Spirit engagement, and people are encouraged to take the next steps in their relationship with God. 

The Worship and Arts Pastor's Responsibilities Include: 

• Drives Crossroads’ Beliefs, Values, Mission, and Vision in Creative Arts; and serves as a spiritual leader to the creative arts department.

• Serves as primary Worship Leader. Leads worship twice a month. Off-stage the other two.

• Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of live sound production, live video production, lighting production, and their respective technical systems.  

• Coach – Invites, mentors, trains, and resources servants and leaders. Meets regularly with volunteers for the purpose of developing them as leaders.

• Develop a volunteer leadership structure that encourages leadership duplication across all creative areas (music, arts, media, technical, and programming). 

• Develops a creative arts training system that moves people from beginner to advanced. 

• Catalyst – Stimulates new creative ways for the Crossroads family to encounter God. Challenges staff and volunteers to improve ministry and to get involved in Creative Arts.

• Overseer – Ensures that everything (sound, video, lighting, worship, live and virtual campuses, security, hospitality, message, MCs, transitions, creative elements, flow, feel, etc.) that goes into worship gatherings is running at full capacity and moving in the right direction through the empowerment of ministry leaders both staff and volunteers.  

• Guide – Develop a ministry plan and key performance measures to ensure services where there is Spirit engagement, people are going away wanting to take the next step, and a celebratory atmosphere where people will invite their friends back.

• Work weeks and months in advance. Service is planned out fully 6 weeks in advance.

• Administrator – Manages staff and volunteer teams. Develops and manages Creative Arts budget. Ensures that proper planning and allocation of resources is occurring. Careful attention is given to details of the Creative Arts department and also the production of each worship gathering.  

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship and Arts Pastor position:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree not required, but preferred; with three to five years of experience 

Team Cultural Values 

• Love Jesus, Like Crossroads—We do the ministry of Crossroads out of the fullness of being with God. 

• Work Hard, Play Hard, Rest Hard—We believe in making work fun - it adds value! We believe it’s vital to take time to rest.

• Stay Fit—We care for ourselves spiritually, physically, relationally, financially, and emotionally.

• Give The Last 10%—We bring it up in the meeting; we do not engage in the “meeting after the meeting.” We communicate that which we assume. 

• Celebrate Wins—We believe wins are a reason to celebrate and talk about mission.

• Give Ministry Away—We are passionate about the development and empowerment of our leaders and volunteers rather than just filling roles. 

• Stronger Together—We believe teamwork is more valuable than specialization. Strength is found in accountability, not a hierarchical structure. 

• Believe The Best—We always believe in the best in each other; and build our team around our common calling, deep character, chemistry, healthy competitive spirit, trust, and mutual submission. 

• People Over Projects—We are present in the moment with people. Being present with people will not take a backseat to productivity.

• Solution Mindset—We bring a solution mentality, not a scarcity mindset. We see limitations as opportunities to be embraced. 

• Fail Forward—We believe if we don’t take risks and have the courage to try, we won’t learn, innovate, and build resilience.

What it's Like to Live in Ottawa Lake, MI : 

Living in the southeastern Michigan and northwestern Ohio region offers a blend of urban and suburban lifestyles with a touch of Midwestern charm.  The region is home to major cities like Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Toledo; offering diverse job opportunities in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology.

Major cities like Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Toledo offer vibrant cultural scenes with museums, theaters, music venues, reputable colleges and universities. There are ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and fishing, with numerous parks, lakes, and rivers in the area. Overall, living in southeastern Michigan and northwestern Ohio offers a balanced mix of urban amenities, suburban comfort, and natural beauty, making it an attractive region for many people.

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