Worship Pastor

Full-Time Worship Pastor

Genesis Church — Muskegon, Michigan

Just over two years ago, Genesis Church moved into a new building with 80 people. Today, more than 350 people gather here each week—and we believe this is only the beginning.

Now we are searching for a Worship Pastor who can help us steward what God is doing and build the worship ministry for what comes next.

Our mission is to help people Find and Follow Jesus. We are passionate about reaching people far from God, seeing lives transformed by the Gospel, and creating an environment where people can take meaningful next steps toward Jesus.

Worship at Genesis

Our worship is modern, energetic, authentic, and strongly congregational. We pursue excellence without becoming performance-driven. We want people participating—not merely watching.

Our musical direction includes Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship, Passion, Maverick City Music, Cody Carnes, and hymns or older worship songs when appropriate.

More than any particular style, we value worship that is biblical, Gospel-centered, spiritually authentic, and accessible to the congregation.

What You Will Lead

Weekend Worship

• Serve as the primary worship leader for weekend services.
• Plan Christ-centered worship experiences in partnership with the Lead Pastor.
• Select music, prepare service elements, and lead effective rehearsals.
• Help create cohesive services that encourage people to respond to God.

Worship Teams

• Recruit, train, schedule, and spiritually invest in musicians, vocalists, and worship leaders.
• Build a healthy pipeline for discovering and developing new volunteers.
• Develop additional worship leaders so the ministry does not depend upon one person.
• Create a team culture marked by preparation, humility, relationship, and spiritual health.

AVL and Production

• Oversee audio, video, lighting, livestream, and production ministries.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop sound booth and production volunteers.
• Ensure that systems and teams support weekend services with excellence.
• Evaluate and improve production systems as the church grows.

You do not need to be an expert in every production discipline, but you must possess enough technical knowledge to lead volunteers, troubleshoot common problems, and ensure that each area functions effectively.

Ministry Leadership

• Develop a clear vision for worship and production that supports the mission of Genesis Church.
• Build the leaders, teams, and systems required for the church’s next season.
• Oversee ministry planning, communication, scheduling, resources, and budgets.
• Serve as a collaborative staff member who supports the Lead Pastor and the broader mission of the church.

The Worship Pastor reports directly to the Lead Pastor.

Who We Are Looking For

The right candidate will demonstrate:

• A growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
• God-honoring character marked by integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.
• Theological and philosophical alignment with Genesis Church.
• Proven experience leading contemporary worship in a local church.
• Strong vocal ability and proficiency on at least one instrument; guitar is preferred.
• The ability to recruit, shepherd, and develop volunteers and leaders.
• Working knowledge of AVL and contemporary worship-production systems.
• Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills.
• Initiative, emotional maturity, teachability, and a collaborative spirit.
• A desire to make West Michigan home and invest in Genesis for the long term.

Full-time worship ministry experience and familiarity with Planning Center and ProPresenter are preferred. A bachelor’s degree in worship ministry, music, biblical studies, or a related field is beneficial but not required. Proven character, chemistry, competency, and ministry experience matter most.

Why Genesis?

This is an opportunity to help build—not simply maintain—a ministry at a church experiencing significant growth and life change.

Genesis is located in the Muskegon/Fruitport area near the shoreline of Lake Michigan. West Michigan offers beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, affordable communities, and convenient access to Grand Rapids.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications ranging from $50-70k, along with: Health insurance, Retirement, and Paid vacation

Learn More About Genesis

See who we are, experience our services, and learn more about what God is doing at Genesis:

• Website: www.genesischurch.cc
• Facebook: facebook.com/GenesisChurch.cc
• Instagram: instagram.com/genesischurchmuskegon

Apply

Email the following to jamey@genesischurch.cc:

• Your résumé
• A brief introduction explaining your interest in Genesis
• Links to two or more recent videos of you leading worship

We are not simply looking for someone to fill a position. We are praying for a pastor, leader, builder, and teammate who is ready to help lead Genesis Church into its next season.

Genesis Church is a place to experience life change. Forgiveness, restoration, grace, and hope are all words people use to describe Genesis. Salvation decisions are common. Baptisms are frequent. Every Sunday is a celebration.

We believe Jesus changes lives, salvation is only found in Him, the Word of God is living and active, and that the church is the hope of the world.

You will be challenged to grow and encouraged to serve. Whether you are searching, newly saved, or a veteran Christian, you will constantly be pushed out of your comfort zone for the purpose of making a difference for the Kingdom of God.

OUR MISSION

We exist for one simple purpose, to help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus. That’s it, we want the lost to be found and the found to follow.

OUR VISION

The word “genesis” means beginning and it is our goal to provide a fresh start for people every single week. We strive to be a great place to start or start over. For those exploring or just beginning their faith journey, we are a

great place to start. For those needing a second chance, we are a great place to start over. For all of us, Genesis is a place where it’s ok to not be ok…just as long as you don’t stay that way.

OUR VALUES

We value developing and growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Each of our six core values focuses on helping us move towards becoming more Christlike while understanding that we always have another step to take in our journey with Jesus.