THE CELEBRATE COMMUNITY CHURCH STORY
Celebrate Church started in 1999 as a big dream in the heart of Pastor Keith Loy and his wife, Kay. The church launched on October 3rd, 1999, in Memorial Middle School in West Sioux Falls, South Dakota. For several years, the church moved from hotel to hotel while holding baptism services, prayer meetings, and hundreds of weekly services. In February of 2003, they purchased their first building, the Elks Lodge.
After outgrowing that facility, Celebrate purchased the former Sioux Falls Christian High School, the location now known as Celebrate’s main location. The first service was held in the new facility on the church’s fifth anniversary, October 3, 2004, with 926 people in attendance.
Celebrate has seen God move in tremendous ways. During their 10th anniversary on September 27th, 2009, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, with 3,822 people in attendance. During this growth period, an additional 300 seats were added to the sanctuary.
In 2006, Celebrate launched its first two church plants in Dell Rapids, South Dakota and Pharr, Texas. This was the beginning of God forming a heart for church planting in Celebrate. By 2015, six church plants and satellite locations were launched. Five more church plants were launched in the next four years.
On January 5th, 2025, Pastor Noah Rollins was affirmed by the church and voted in as the next Lead Pastor. Pastor Noah and Pastor Jaidyn Rollins are both ordained pastors in the Wesleyan Church. They are committed to building a Spirit-led, Bible-centered community that reaches beyond the church walls.
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY CHURCH
VISION & MISSION
VISION: To give every person in our region an opportunity to respond to the gospel by mobilizing disciples on mission and multiplying healthy churches.
MISSION: We exist to help people meet Jesus, find community, and live out their God-given purpose.
CORE VALUES
- Seeing the prodigal come home
- Equipping and sending the saints
- Biblical accountability
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a leader who can shepherd the existing worship team, recruit and develop new leaders, lead our church in worship, and pastor those under their care. They will also be developing leaders in a pipeline that would include youth worship and potential campus worship leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years of worship pastor experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required, with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing education and growth in worship ministry.
- Proven passion for worship ministry, with the ability to teach, lead, and develop others in this area.
- Wesleyan licensing preferred; candidates who are not currently licensed must be willing to pursue Wesleyan licensing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Select songs and arrangements for worship services that clearly convey the Gospel message.
- Organize and plan all aspects of weekend worship, including scheduling music and production teams and facilitating rehearsals.
- Organize and plan worship for special services outside of regular Sunday services, including events, funerals, and other gatherings.
- Foster cohesiveness and connection among all team members, helping vocalists, instrumentalists, and production volunteers function as one team.
- Guide and equip team members through spiritual oversight, encouraging leadership, strategic development, and coaching that supports their spiritual, musical, and technical growth.
- Recruit strong, faith-filled individuals to join the music and production teams.
- Ensure music team members adhere to biblical principles, including church membership, tithing, serving, and community involvement.
- Evaluate and expand worship in other areas of the church, including KiDS and Youth environments, celebration events, prayer gatherings, and other ministry settings, creating a cohesive culture of worship.
- Manage and care for all equipment, including instruments and related technology.
- Engage the music team, as appropriate, to write biblically sound songs for use in worship services.
- Oversee the annual worship budget and manage it responsibly throughout the year.
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a thriving city of more than 230,000 people and the largest metropolitan area in the state. Consistently recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, Sioux Falls offers the amenities of a much larger city while maintaining the accessibility, affordability, and strong sense of community that make it an exceptional place to call home.
Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown, more than 80 parks, an extensive network of recreational trails, outstanding healthcare systems, excellent schools, and a diverse, growing economy. With an average commute of less than 20 minutes and a cost of living below the national average, Sioux Falls provides an excellent quality of life for individuals and families alike.
Ask locals what they love about Sioux Falls, and you’ll hear about the welcoming community, the ease of getting around, the beauty of the parks and trails, and the momentum of a city continuing to grow. It is a place where people can live well, build meaningful relationships, and invest in the future.