Worship Arts Pastor

MinistryHub is honored to partner with South Valley Community Church in their search for a Worship Arts Pastor. Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to hello@ministryhub.org.

Could This Be You?

• Do you long to guide people into authentic, life-changing encounters with Jesus?
• Are you a creative worship architect who balances heartfelt musicianship, compelling stage design, and seamless tech integration?
• Do you thrive mentoring volunteers, cultivating their gifts, and building teams that reflect the multi-generational heartbeat of a church family?

If so, you might be the next Worship Arts Pastor at SVCC’s Hollister Campus!

Why You’ll Love Serving Here

At SVCC, we’re Gospel-Centered and Mission-Focused—planting ourselves in the heart of California’s Central Coast since 1984. The Hollister campus (400 weekly attendees) combines small-town warmth with bold, creative worship expressions. You’ll enjoy:

• Creative Autonomy: Co-design seasonal services, stage environments, and multimedia elements that engage people and draw them towards Christ.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner closely with the Gilroy Worship & Arts Pastor, Teaching Pastor, and Campus Pastor to shape and grow Hollister’s unique worship identity.
• Leadership Growth: Access to conferences, leadership development, and multi-campus initiatives that equip you for both spiritual and professional development.
• Tangible Impact: Build meaningful relationships with members of the Hollister campus as you shepherd others in their walk and worship of Christ.

Your Impact in This Role

As Hollister’s Worship Arts Pastor, you will:

• Elevate Corporate Worship: Lead weekly services, ensuring an engaging, theologically rooted worship experience for all ages.
• Build & Mentor Teams: Recruit, schedule, and develop musicians, vocalists, tech operators, and stage designers—fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Oversee Tech & Stage Design: Ensure all A/V systems (sound, lighting, video) and stage elements support the weekend service flow.
• Strategic Planning: Craft an annual worship ministry plan aligned with SVCC’s mission, coordinate with Gilroy campus leadership, and structure a worship experience that meets the unique needs of the Hollister campus.
• Youth & Volunteer Integration: Partner with Student Ministries to lead the youth band, and create pathways for volunteers to flourish in worship arts.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a leader with:

• A vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus and alignment with SVCC’s Statement of Faith.
• Proven experience leading worship in a multi-site church, comfortable across contemporary, traditional, and blended styles.
• Strong proficiency on guitar or piano, with excellent vocal ability and the capacity to lead congregational singing.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, mentoring, and organizing volunteers of all ages.
• Technical fluency in sound boards, lighting consoles, projection software, and stage equipment.
• A “people-first” approach: you communicate clearly, invest in relationships, and handle conflict with grace.
• A heart for local impact, discipleship, and creative innovation in worship.

Qualifications & Essentials

• Calling & Character: Clear sense of God’s call to worship ministry, modeling humility, loyalty to Christ’s mission, and a genuine heart for people.
• Leadership Experience: Previous experience directing worship teams in a church environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with chord charts, sheet music, guitar tabs, and major A/V systems.
• Organizational Strength: Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple projects and seasonal services.
• Flexibility: Availability for weekend services, evening rehearsals, holiday events, and occasional conferences.
• Physical: Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs and safely navigate stage environments.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Competitive salary ($80-90,000) commensurate with experience. 
• Generous paid time off, including professional development days for conferences.
• Health and dental insurance options.
• Retirement plan with church match.
• A supportive team culture that values work-life balance and spiritual formation.
• Opportunities to serve on special mission trips and outreach projects.