I know I did a previous post that has similarities… I just couldn’t resist these thoughts.. Many of these requirements I have seen on actual job descriptions with a bit of my sarcastic interpretation included.
ps. I love what I do, but sometimes you have to laugh.
Unwritten Profile of 21st Century Worship Leader: (Part 1)
– Be (or look) 23 years old with 15 years of experience.
– Have full head nappy hair or shaved head w/ goatee.
– Ability to have full-time 5 o’clock shadow preferred. (ZZ Top length beard accepted)
– Have unique vocal abilities. (a.k.a must sound like Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, or Mac Powell at the drop of the hat)
– Must not iron their clothing.
– Thick rimmed glasses are a plus.
– Preferably will have multiple recording projects completed w/ radio play
– Will have rock star abilities with none of the faults.
– Will always produce professional results without being too demanding.
– Will do the songs that everybody likes every week.
– Must be able to play guitar and pray at the same time.
– Should have ability to run sound, program lights, create video, pro-presenter, set up stage, and maintain church website (huh?)
– Able to have fun rehearsals with professional results that last less than an hr.
– Have full knowledge of every new worship song, group, and style with the ability to reproduce the day the recording is released.
– Plan and execute amazing experiences in worship regardless of individual preparation.
– We will ask you theological questions in the interview. After that, just worry about the music.