Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: Lead people to find and follow Jesus.
Vision: Multiplying disciples in relational environments. We want to help make disciples of Jesus who will: Love God, Love People, and Share Jesus.
Staff Culture
Compass has an exceptionally healthy team environment—relationally warm, encouraging, and aligned around mission. Staff members describe the culture as collaborative, genuinely fun, spiritually intentional, and marked by trust and unity. Leadership development, prayer, and pastoral care are woven into the rhythm of staff life.
The Senior Pastor is accessible, invested, and deeply committed to the long-term health of both the congregation and the staff. Expectations are high, but the working environment is supportive, grace-filled, and energized. People love being part of this team.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary worship leader for the Chandler Campus, typically leading 2–3 songs each weekend.
- Collaborate with the Creative Arts Director and Senior Pastor to craft cohesive, story-driven worship services.
- Shepherd and develop worship staff and volunteers—including worship leaders, the Music Director, and Next Gen Worship Leader.
- Champion spiritual formation within the worship community—devotions, prayer, relational investment, and pastoring your team.
- Coach vocalists, musicians, and MDs toward greater excellence and confidence.
- Cultivate a creative environment that encourages both innovation and unity.
- Oversee song selection, arrangement, and service flow to match Compass’ missional and theological values.
- Support and contribute to We Are Compass Worship songwriting culture.
- Manage rehearsals, scheduling, and preparation rhythms with clarity and consistency.
- Partner with Production for seamless weekend execution—audio, lighting, and video.
- Steward the Worship Ministry budget with wisdom, planning, and transparency.
Key Qualifications
- A mature, growing follower of Jesus with a lifestyle of integrity and character above reproach
- 5–10 years of worship leadership experience in a large church context (mega-church experience strongly preferred)
- Strong vocal leadership with clean tone, solid range, and engaging presence
- Proficiency on an instrument used for worship leadership (guitar or keys preferred)
- Experience leading and developing teams—both staff and volunteers
- Ability to collaborate across departments and value creative teamwork
- Humility, emotional intelligence, and a servant-hearted posture
- Alignment with Compass’ doctrinal beliefs and Restoration Movement heritage
- Strong communication skills—on stage and interpersonally
- Ability to lead change with wisdom, patience, and relational trust
Life in Chandler, AZ
Chandler is consistently ranked among the top places to live and raise a family in the country. With an A-rated school district, safe neighborhoods, and the amenities of the Phoenix metro area, it offers a high quality of life for families and young professionals alike. While summers are hot, the weather is stunning for nearly eight months of the year, and outdoor recreation is abundant.
Compass team members live across Chandler, Gilbert, and other nearby communities—vibrant, diverse, culturally rich areas shaped by the presence of Intel and a growing global workforce. It’s a wonderful, welcoming region with great schools, beautiful landscapes, and a strong sense of community.