THE GENERATION CHURCH STORY
Generation Church launched in 2014 and has grown rapidly since! Generation Church was
co-founded by Pastor Ryan Visconti and his father, Randy. Pastor Ryan’s parents, Randy
and Dawn, had been the pastors of Celebration Church since 1999 (meeting at what is
now the Mesa campus.) Pastor Ryan came to work for them as an executive pastor in
2011. After several years, through prayer and seeking God’s will, the idea of relaunching
the existing church as Generation Church began to form. One day in 2014, Pastor Ryan
and Pastor Randy discussed possible names for this new church; Randy suggested the
name “Generation Church!” They didn’t realize how much the church would live up to that
name, making a generational impact and demonstrating the power of a Godly legacy.
Today, Generation Church’s ministry shows the power of the gospel to change lives from
one generation to the next.
On June 4th, 2017, they launched the South Mountain campus in Ahwatukee following a
merger between Generation Church and New Life Church – established by Pastor Amy’s
parents, Paul and Beth Lavino, in 1991. The church continued to grow and multiply as one
of the fastest-growing churches in Arizona and the nation. Another example of the power
of a Godly legacy! In October 2021, they launched their Fountain Hills campus after a
merger with Fountain Hills Christian Center, a church with three decades of ministry in
the Fountain Hills community.
At Generation Church, they continue to emphasize the importance of evangelism —giving
people an opportunity to accept Jesus nearly every Sunday. They also want to train
disciples to live out their new life in Christ to the fullest. Generation Church is wired to
reach the lost and make disciples for the glory of Jesus’ name. Generation Church
believes that in the years to come, they will continue to grow and expand across the
Greater Phoenix area, according to God’s will and as opportunities arise. They believe
that God’s Church is the number one plan to reach the lost and make disciples, and the
Lord has uniquely equipped Generation Church to do that. They unapologetically and
boldly teach the Bible as God’s Word, they experience the power and presence of the
Holy Spirit weekly, and their members live out the love of Jesus. They are not perfect, but
they are forgiven! Their story is still being written, and they invite you to join them on the
journey and become a part of something bigger than any one person — the mission of
God. The world needs Jesus now more than ever. With God’s help, Generation Church
believes they’ll see lives changed, marriages restored, prodigal kids returned, and healing
for the broken.
GENERATION CHURCH
VISION & MISSION
- Honor God
- Equip Believers
- Reach the Lost
CORE VALUES
- Whatever it takes
- Show your passion
- We bleed GC
- Never stop growing
- Honor up, down, and all around
- Church should be fun
- Make it attractive
- Reject good for great
- Lead from the front
- We get to give
JOB SUMMARY
Out of their deep and authentic relationship with Jesus, Generation
Church’s Worship Pastor will be responsible for organizational
leadership of the entire worship department as well as serving as the
primary worship leader at its broadcast campus. The Worship Pastor
will lead a team of full and part-time employees as well as a large
volunteer team across all of Generation’s campuses and worship
venues. They will work to implement and execute the vision of the
Lead Pastor and his vision for Generation Church.
PERSONAL PROFILE
+ Bold
+ Submitted
+ Hungry
+ Excited
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Lead the Worship Department to carry out the vision and
mission of Generation Church and its leadership
+ Lead worship for weekend services, special events, and
necessary auxiliary services
+ Work with the Creative Team to plan and execute
worship services
+ Facilitate a culture of growth for volunteer teams
+ Create and foster relationships with members of the
volunteer teams
+ Develop, manage, and adhere to an annual budget
+ Create setlists
+ Be the primary driver of finding new songs for the song
library
CANDIDATE COMPENTENCIES
+ Has a high level of vocal proficiency
+ Has a high level of musical instrument proficiency
+ Has a history of successful volunteer team leadership, including
recruitment
+ Can lead, organize, supervise, and develop people
+ Can effectively lead and engage a congregation in passionate worship
+ Has physical ability to lead worship with a high level of energy
+ Can speak well in front of large groups of people
+ Can give and receive critical feedback with poise and maturity
+ Enjoys fast-paced ministry work environments that are constantly
changing and growing (adaptable)
+ Has a high level of capacity (resilient: doesn’t get overwhelmed easily)
+ Can thrive working autonomously with minimal direction but values input
and specific supervisor guidance when offered
+ Always looking for ways to make it better. Never satisfied with the status
quo. Willing to “reject good for great”
+ Their whole family enjoys and participates in the life of the church (doesn’t
view work and personal life as mutually exclusive)
+ Is a learner and inquisitive. Willing to glean wisdom and best practices
from anyone (not a “know-it-all”)
+ Possesses unimpeachable character. Lives a godly life above reproach
and exemplifies a Spirit-filled relationship with the Lord
+ Lives as an example that others would want to emulate. Demonstrates
health and stability personally, spiritually, physically, financially, and
relationally
+ An indisputable “hard worker.” The type of person who achieves results
and stays until those desired results are achieved
+ Lives out and protects the culture and values of Generation Church
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