Mission, Vision, and Values
Vision
- Kenwood will thrive as a church of committed disciples of Jesus who learn to obey him over time and joyfully share him with others.
Mission
- To be a gracious community of people obedient to the person of Jesus as seen in the Scriptures — joyfully introducing him to people of all ages, ethnicities, and life situations, and growing together as his disciples. Kenwood pursues this by worshiping God, learning his Word, spreading the gospel, pursuing and multiplying disciple-making relationships, and loving and serving one another together.
Values
- High value of Scripture
- Multi-ethnic
- Multi-generational
- Helping people on the margin
- Generosity
Staff Culture
- High competency, low ego: The pastoral team is gifted and experienced, but title and pedigree take a back seat to genuine collaboration and shared mission.
- Relational by design: Staff aren’t siloed; there’s an expectation of mutual investment, honest feedback, and real friendship among the team.
- Theologically serious, not tribally rigid: Kenwood has hosted both John Piper and N.T. Wright; the staff embraces doctrinal depth while holding secondary issues with openness and grace.
- A culture of active listening: The team values speaking clearly and concisely, asking good questions, and giving and receiving constructive feedback without defensiveness.
- Discipleship is everyone’s job: All pastoral staff are expected to be actively engaged in disciple-making relationships, not just managing ministry programs.
- Authentic over polished: The team prizes honesty and self-awareness; posturing doesn’t fit here, and saying “I don’t know” is welcomed.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and lead weekly Sunday worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor and pastoral team.
- Recruit, develop, and shepherd volunteer musicians, vocalists, and worship team members across multiple rotating teams.
- Oversee all rehearsals, ensuring they are well-organized, efficient, and respectful of volunteers’ time.
- Utilize Planning Center Online (PCO) and Ableton Live (or comparable tools) for scheduling, chart production, and service planning and resources.
- Collaborate with the pastoral staff to ensure worship services are integrated with the preaching calendar and overall ministry vision.
- Introduce creative variety into worship while maintaining congregational accessibility.
- Participate as a full member of the pastoral team, including staff meetings, pastoral care responsibilities, and contribution to the broader life of the church.
- Play an active role in the design and planning process for the future sanctuary expansion.
Key Qualifications
- Seminary degree strongly preferred; demonstrated theological formation is essential.
- Minimum 5 years of worship ministry experience; 10+ years preferred.
- Proven track record leading and developing worship teams in an established church context.
- Strong musicianship — proficiency on a primary instrument or voice; ability to lead in a musically sophisticated environment.
- Proficiency with Ableton Live or comparable DAW for click tracks, charts, and rehearsal management; general AVL familiarity.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational ability — planning, scheduling, and coordinating volunteers with reliability and follow-through.
- Strong relational and pastoral instincts — ability to shepherd people on the platform and in the congregation.
- Genuine alignment with Kenwood’s mission, theological center, and multi-ethnic, multi-generational culture.
- Baptistic theological commitments; comfort with an elder-governed, pastor-led church structure.