Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with The Church of the Cross in Bluffton, SC as they search for their next Director of CrossPoint Worship. This is not a typical Anglican Church or role. Keep reading to find out more: The Church of the Cross (COTC) is a historic and vibrant Anglican church located in the heart of Bluffton, South Carolina. Beyond its rich history, COTC is a growing and active congregation, committed to serving the spiritual and practical needs of the Bluffton community. With multiple locations, including its flagship campus and expansion plans, the church offers a range of worship experiences to meet diverse needs. Sunday services include traditional liturgy and contemporary worship, allowing for a wide spectrum of participation.
The Director of CrossPoint Worship at The Church of the Cross leads the contemporary worship experience at the main campus during CrossPoint (contemporary) services. This role is dedicated to shaping and guiding vibrant, Spirit-led worship that connects with the community. While the primary focus is on the contemporary worship service, the position may also involve supporting traditional, youth, and blended services across all campuses. The Director of CrossPoint Worship works collaboratively with the Director of the Worship Arts and Production to create an atmosphere of worship that fosters spiritual growth and engagement.
The ideal candidate will be/have:
- Humble Shepherd/Servant Leader
- Commitment to Liturgy
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Team Builder and Developer
- Collaborative Team Player
- Highly Relational
- Strong Musicality
- Traditional Theological Foundation
- An appreciation for ancient future worship expression.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Church of the Cross is looking for a candidate who embodies humility, serving both the worship team and the broader congregation. The ideal candidate should be a servant leader, with a deep appreciation for liturgy and the ability to integrate this with the church’s diverse worship styles. They should be adaptable and flexible, capable of navigating changing ministry needs with grace.
There is a strong emphasis on team dynamics, and the church values leaders who are team builders, able to develop and support a cohesive ministry team. The worship leader must also be collaborative, able to work well with staff and volunteers and exhibit a high level of relational warmth that fosters trust and community. Strong musicality is essential, with proficiency in tools like ProPresenter and Ableton as a plus, alongside experience in leading worship in both traditional and contemporary settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead contemporary worship.
- Maintain and grow the CrossPoint worship team. This requires recruiting, training, and ongoing development of the members of the group. It includes scheduling and leading rehearsals and the maintenance of music files.
- Continue to grow and mature in faith and commit to serving the COTC congregation.
- Assist the Director of Worship Arts & Production in maintaining and improving the A/V tech systems in all locations in the parish.
- Communicate clearly with volunteers and the worship team: build schedules and share chords/music with team members through Planning Center Online.
- Personally, model worship in a way that encourages greater participation and openness to the moving of the Holy Spirit in the life of the congregation.
Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above. Take the first step by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button to confidentially make us aware of your interest. By confidential, we mean that we won’t share your information or interest with this or any other church prior to a full discussion with you and your permission to do so.
The Fine Print
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