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Creative Arts/ Media Pastor/Director

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

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Job Description:

About us:

We are a 5 year old church plant that is experiencing explosive growth in a medium-sized community. We began with 80 people and we currently average 850-1,000. Our growth has not come from pulling people from other churches. We reached unchurched people in our community by emphasizing our motto that we are a “church for imperfect people.”

Our Sunday gatherings are casual, energetic, and intentionally programmed to break down barriers with people who might be reluctant and/or fearful to attend a church service. We do not call ourselves a “seeker church,” instead we describe our environment as “authentic.” We don’t water down the Bible’s message, but we don’t hide our own shortcomings by refusing to address real problems that plague real people.

We’ve just moved into a renovated warehouse as our permanent location (after 5 years of being mobile). Our Sunday gatherings feature great music (both mainstream and modern worship). If you’re uncomfortable with the idea of incorporating songs by John Mayer, 3 Doors Down, Michael Jackson, or Lady Antebellum alongside of songs by Hillsong, DecemberRadio, and Third Day, then this position probably isn’t for you. We use unique stage design, lighting, and multi-screen projection to aesthetically complement the music set every week.


About you:

We’re looking for someone who first and foremost wants to be a part of a church that genuinely focuses on reaching unchurched people. That means you need to be comfortable with, among other things, people getting up and slow dancing to "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" at an outdoor concert our band recently played. (Yes, this really did happen--you should have seen what happened when they played "Sweet Home Alabama!")

We already have a team of excellent volunteer musicians, vocalists, and sound techs in place. We need someone who can oversee the "look" of Valley. We want to move into non-live video webcasting that equals the quality of a newspring.cc. We want someone who can produce and edit video (including motion graphics) that equals the quality of 12stone.com. And we want someone who has excellent graphic design skills who can produce quality graphics for sermon series, signage, printed materials, etc. Those are our primary qualifiers. You also need to have a good grasp of stage lighting (including using intelligent lights) and stage design.

We're not about perfection, but we're big on excellence. That means that you also need to be someone who is professional in your communication and presentation.

If this is you, then send us a resume and portfolio.

If this is not you, then don't send us anything. No worship leaders need apply. We're good. Really.


About the position:

This is a full-time position with optional health insurance available.

Salary is based on ability and experience.

To be considered please send an introductory email and resume to larryrising@gmail.com. (Also include a link to your portfolio, please no attachments.)