10 Factors
"The average worship leader search takes 6-9 months, searching thru hundreds of resumes, trying to find the right person for the job. Once you find the "right" person...they're gone in 18 months and then you're at it again."
Existing to shoulder the pain that you, church boards, search committees and worship leaders experience over and over again, Slingshot Group has seasoned expertise, relationships with over 200 worship leaders, and the time it takes to find the right person for your church. Based on our experience with churches large and small, we put together some helpful factors to consider when searching for your next worship leader.
"10 Factors to Consider When Searching for a Worship Leader"
#1 Time Consumption
Searching for the right worship leader is a time-consuming process and it's important to assign a point person with ample time to invest in the process. Slingshot Group has the experience and momentum to expedite the process while making it enjoyable for the church leadership involved.
#2 Finding Candidates
Internet postings are great, however be prepared to invest countless hours wading through a myriad of worship leader "wanna bees" who over-estimate their capacity. Slingshot's extensive network among worship leaders has positioned us as the leading specialists in finding potential candidates, many of whom we have a direct relationship with.
#3 Church Direction
Given the rapid-fire changes the church is experiencing these days, clarity of vision is paramount to a successful search. Your vision will help determine the type of person needed to create weekend experiences that will help you move forward in your mission. Our consulting services will help you think through the options available for your specific situation.
#4 Potential "Landmines"
Changes in music and art often become favored talking points. Everyone seems to have an opinion. Negotiating through these tumultuous changes takes a leader with a high level of maturity and skill. The church needs to be certain of hiring the right worship leader/architect to help facilitate changes in style and structure... without blowing up the church in the process.
#5 Position Profile
Although there is often latitude in the exact worship leader job description, it is vital that there be 80% alignment between what is expected and what is deliverable by the candidate. In most churches, the full-time person wears many hats, however, they rarely excel at all of their roles. Slingshot Group can help you determine the highest job priorities that will insure the best possible "fit" for your church.
#6 Realistic Expectations
Churches are notorious for underestimating what it takes to build and lead an effective worship ministry that will propel the church forward. Slingshot Group has both the instincts and experience to help you determine your model of ministry and how to make the most of the many effective options available today.
#7 Processing Candidates
Given the "help" of the Internet, churches often find themselves in over their heads when it comes to recognizing qualified candidates. It can take weeks to cull a few good candidates only to go down the wrong interview path. Slingshot Group has the perseverance and instinct to keep the process rolling in a positive direction, resulting in God's perfect provision.
#8 Organizational Structure
As churches grow, old paradigms no longer seem to be the best model for the future. There are many new approaches to staffing that will catapult you church to new levels in ministry effectiveness. The fresh and objective perspective that we can bring will help you re-evaluate your ministry structure.
#9 Compensation Package
Determining value is somewhat subjective. However, there are some "water table" trends that help determine whether your compensation package is realistic. In determining a new hire's compensation package, the final outcome will be a win/win when both parties have done their homework. Slingshot Group excels in helping both parties land in a mutually beneficial place.
#10 Interim Solutions
Because a search for the right person can take an average of 6 months, coming up with a game plan for the interim is critical to the well-being of your church. Proactively implementing an interim plan that is clear to all will help alleviate a myriad of potential problems. We have interim solutions for nearly any problem, be it people, processes or products.
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Slingshot Group is a consulting and search firm that specializes in finding the best Worship Leaders, Musical Directors, Producers, Media Directors and Technical Directors to custom fit your church...at a price you can afford! Our associates are experienced veterans in worship ministry actively helping churches reach new heights in worship. If you are in need of worship staff for your church, visit www.slingshotgroup.net and see how Slingshot Group can help in you with your search.
