THE CITYLINE CHURCH STORY

Cityline’s connection to Parkcrest originally began in the mid-1960s when a few
members and leaders from Parkcrest Church planted Lakewood Christian Church
at its present location. The Lakewood church was launched out of a desire to
connect people to Jesus throughout Lakewood and its surrounding cities. The
church continued as an independent congregation until 2003, when Parkcrest
Church came alongside the Lakewood church and added them as part of Parkcrest
Christian Church.

After several years and many attempts at fine-tuning the ministry experience and
campus model of what was then the Parkcrest Lakewood Campus, it was decided in
2010 that the campus would temporarily close for renovation and recalibration.
Following much prayer and significant discussion, Parkcrest felt led to re-open the
campus with the vision of planting it as an independent church.

On Easter Sunday 2011, the Lakewood campus re-opened, continuing a relationship
with Parkcrest Christian Church as part of their multi-site network. In February 2012,
Jack and Linda Sheets accepted the invitation to serve as the Lakewood Campus
Pastors. As the church continued to learn, develop, and reach into its community,
God began to grow it into a multicultural, multigenerational church—reaching
people from various walks of life through its three weekend services and ministries
that connect with people right where they are.

On February 1, 2016, the Lakewood campus was officially launched as an
independent church plant. The planting of this new church came not only with
recognition of its legacy but also with a new identity and rebranding as Cityline
Church. The focus of Cityline is to love God and love people as we serve the
communities of Lakewood, Bellflower, Cerritos, Artesia, and beyond—meeting
various needs and providing a safe place for anyone seeking to discover how to
establish and maintain a life-giving relationship with Jesus.

CITYLINE CHURCH
VISION & MISSION

Vision: On earth as it is in heaven.

Mission: Helping people discover and follow Jesus.

CORE VALUES

• WE COMMUNICATE GOOD NEWS
• WE ARE PRESENCE DRIVEN
• WE LOVE PEOPLE
• WE PURSUE AND PRESERVE UNITY
• WE ARE ONE TEAM
• WE SHOW HONOR
• WE WALK IN HUMILITY
• WE MODEL SERVICE AND GENEROSITY
• WE HAVE A REASON TO CELEBRATE
• WE LEAD LIKE CHAMPIONS

JOB SUMMARY

The Worship Arts Pastor will bring spiritual and musical leadership
to all areas of worship, production, and creativity—including music,
tech, media, and service producers. They will provide direction and
strategy for the Cityline Worship Arts Department in alignment
with Cityline Church’s vision, mission, and values. This pastor will
lead in developing teams that cultivate a passionate, Jesus
centered, Spirit-led, formation-focused culture of worship. The
ideal candidate leads from a place of deep intimacy with Jesus
that produces Christlike character and integrity. This person will
possess strong instrumental and vocal skills, confidence in leading
both structured and spontaneous worship, and the ability to lead
and develop worship leaders, musicians, and vocalists—both in
ability and in spiritual maturity.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Loves Jesus above all else and lives a life marked by integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.
• Is enthusiastic and fully committed to answering the call to serve God and His church.
• Is fully aligned with the vision, mission, values, and beliefs of Cityline Church.
• Leads the ministry with a vision to help the unchurched and de-churched discover and follow Jesus.
• Possesses a proven ability and passion to lead a successful worship arts department—developing people, raising up musicians, and creating environments where worship comes to life.
• Demonstrates strong musical, organizational, and time-management skills, and communicates with excellence both verbally and in writing.
• Is a multi-tasking team player with sustainable energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude.
• Values continued learning and growth; while a degree is preferred, it is not required.
• Has a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in ministry leadership or a pastoral role.
• Is a strong preacher and teacher, or demonstrates a willingness to learn and be developed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Faithfully embody and lead others in living out the core values of Cityline Church.
• Design, coordinate, and lead worship experiences (both online and in-person) based on the vision, mission, values, and direction of Cityline Church.
• Oversee the production team and creative elements such as visuals, lighting, stage design, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastors and teaching team to align worship with weekly themes, seasons, and formation goals.
• Recruit, disciple, and develop the Worship Arts team.
• Manage worship planning, rehearsals, and team communication.
• Execute a worship audition process and help volunteers move through the pathway to become members of the worship team.
• Develop resources and experiences that encourage worship beyond Sunday (e.g., playlists, worship nights, etc.).
• Demonstrate proficiency with Ableton, Planning Center Online (PCO), ProPresenter, music arrangement, multitracks, and vocal direction.
• Care for the spiritual and emotional health of team members, church attenders, and volunteers.

LAKEWOOD, CA

Lakewood, California is a vibrant suburban city that blends SoCal sunshine with easy
access to world-class destinations. Nestled in the southern part of Los Angeles
County, Lakewood offers the perfect mix of peaceful neighborhood living and big
city excitement. With its close proximity to Los Angeles, the beach, the desert, and
the mountains, residents enjoy unmatched access to iconic skylines, scenic
landscapes, and top-tier entertainment—including favorites like Disneyland and
Knott’s Berry Farm, making weekend adventures easy and family fun never far away.

Known for its safe streets, excellent schools, and diverse population, Lakewood
features everything from family-friendly neighborhoods to active recreation hubs.
Residents can explore nature trails, cheer on local sports teams at community
complexes, or relax at nearby beaches under year-round sunshine.

Ask locals what they love about Lakewood, and you’ll hear about “the small-town feel
with big-city access,” “sunny afternoons at the park,” and “a community that truly
feels like home.” With its rich diversity, suburban charm, and endless opportunity,
Lakewood captures the best of Southern California living.