Some Q and A...

How would you best describe the condition of your current worship ministry?
​We have a strong, healthy, and appreciated worship ministry. Our contemporary services are very strong, and our one traditional service is good and popular with a segment of our church. We have some depth at all musical positions and growing depth in our technical production positions. 

What is the general consensus of your staff about the worship in your church?
​The staff, like the rest of the church, are very positive about worship in our church. Worship is the first of our three steps towards a fully devoted relationship with Jesus, and a key and necessary part of spiritual formation and life at Blue Springs Christian Church.

What are your hopes and dreams for whomever takes this role?
​That the new Worship Minister would take the solid foundation that we have and build upon it. That he or she would draw more BSCCers into serving in the Worship and Creative Arts ministry. That he or she would exemplify and lead our church family into a lifestyle of worship and intimacy with God. 

In six months why will you be thrilled that you have hired this person?
​We will regularly be experiencing a new depth and intensity in our worship. Our worship services will draw both the unchurched and longtime believers closer to God and encourage them to take next steps on their spiritual journey.

What does it take to win on your staff team?
​Live out our staff values and strive towards fulfilling our mission and goals. 

How would you describe your church’s musical/worship style?
​We have a contemporary worship style with Elevation Worship being a primary resource, along with Hillsong and Bethel Music. We do have a traditional 8:00 service with Hymns that is popular with a segment of the church. However, the vast majority prefer a more contemporary style that includes songs that they hear on worship radio.

Are you hoping to see the worship style change?
​We want to see all of our ministries grow and improve, so in that sense we want to see our worship change. What we will always desire and seek is for there to be an unmistakable sense that God is powerfully present among us in our worship services; and that lives are being saved and transformed as we honor and experience God. 

What is your church’s philosophy regarding reaching people who are de-churched, unchurched, or anti-church?
​The further de-churched, unchurched and anti-church people are from the cross, the more the Good News of Jesus must be demonstrated before declared. As we demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus, hearts will become increasingly open to the message of the Gospel. We are a Both/And church times two. By that I mean, we are both Attractional and Missional, and we are a phygital church--both digital and in person. We believe relationships and prayer are essential to reaching people in a post-Christian culture. Out mindset is one of being missionaries. 

Does your church’s website state the mission, vision, values and key distinctives of your church? If so please insert the link here.
​https://www.bscc.org/what-we-believe/

How does worship or the arts play a part in reaching people?
​Worship is the first step in our Growth Plan. We are committed to reaching people for Jesus by helping them to grow in their love for God through worship, their love for people through groups, and their heart to serve by serving. We just completed a renovation of our Worship Center to create a great environment for worship and enhance our usage of the arts in our worship. Art is able to connect with the heart and soul in a way that words alone cannot. The arts are key to connecting children, students, and adults to God, and to His mission and church.

What is your annual church budget? 
​$1,660,000.00

How many full-time pastors do you currently have?
​7 – Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor, Minister of Engagement, Worship Ministry Coordinator, Student Minister, Children’s Minister, NextGen Associate Minister.

BSCC is also hiring a technical director, outreach minister, and an online minister to expand the reach of this ministry.

How many people currently serve in the worship ministry?
​155 (Adult Worship 57, Student Worship 24, Communion Prep & Serve 74)

What are the different teams that fall within the realm of the worship department?
​Praise Team, Tech Team, Student Praise Team, Student Tech Team, Communion Preparers, Communion Servers

What is the “squeaky wheel” right now as it pertains to worship ministry? Is there a chronic issue that you are hoping is dealt with through this hire?
​We are looking for someone to take this solid ministry to the next level.

Who will the person hired report to?        
​Lead Pastor

Are there particular assessment tools that you prefer when exploring potential staff people?
​Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius and Thinking Wavelengths 

How long has senior leadership been serving in your church?
​Lead Pastor – 29 years; Executive Pastor – 16 years

Are you affiliated with a particular denomination or association of churches? If so, what websites could one investigate to gain further understanding?
​Independent Christian Church

What are the key doctrinal and theological issues where alignment is essential?
​Our key beliefs are listed on our website at https://www.bscc.org/what-we-believe/. 

What is your average weekend attendance (pre-COVID)?
​1000

In general, what is your church demographic?
​92% Caucasian; 8% People of Color (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American)

Is there more than one site or venue? If so, please describe.
​No

What percentage of people in your church have been a Christian for 5 years or less? 
​That is hard to say, I would guess 10-20%. We have had the following number of baptisms before COVID: 2019-51 baptisms; 2018-41; 2017-94; 2016-89; 2015-50.

What percentage of people are involved in a small group?
​Pre-COVID we had 35-40% of our adults in small groups.

How many current staff members have been there 3 years or more? 
​3

What three ministries of your church will receive the most resources next year?Missions, NextGen, Worship & Creative Arts, Outreach

(Missions is local, national, and international and so is large. The next 3 ministries are the 3 ministries receiving the most resources on our campus.)

Are there any non-negotiables in your church in regard to worship & art?  If so, describe them.
​Worship is an encounter with our Holy God not a performance for human praise. Every week our Worship and Arts Team works together to provide worship environments for people to draw near to God, honor God, and to grow in their knowledge and love for God.

What is your church known for in the community? 
​We are known for our community service projects, including picking up trash at the annual Fall Fun Fest. We are known for our building being open to the community to use.

Does your church lean toward being an intrinsic (internal focused) or extrinsic (outreach focused) church? 
​Like every church, this is a constant struggle. But extrinsic (outreach focused) has a slight edge in the church body and staff, and is a large emphasis among the senior staff. 

What is the Sr. Pastor/Teaching Pastor’s role in designing services?
​Dave functions in an advisory/approval role for the overall service design. He doesn’t get into the details too much, although he will occasionally request specific elements that relate to parts of his message. Dave identifies the message topics for each worship service.

What is the Sr. Pastor’s leadership style?
​Collaborative and supportive

How much is creativity and art valued?
​Creativity is one of our values and art is a tool useful in many aspects of digital and other ministries. Creativity is one of our staff values. It is a way we express being made in the image of God and is highly encouraged. Art is able to connect with the heart and soul in a way that words alone cannot. Therefore, the arts are key to connecting children, students, and adults to God, and to His mission and church.

What are the expected work hours and what does a typical work week look like?  
​Full-time staff will typically work 40-50 hours a week. Staff will be at all worship services they have a role in and sometimes special services. Everyone attends Tuesday Staff Meetings and most are here 1 or 2 evenings a week with meetings or programming. Most staff take Friday and Saturday off but that is negotiable.