Purpose

Lead the congregation in worship during Sunday services and provide spiritual and strategic leadership for the church’s worship ministry in collaboration with the lead pastor.

Spiritual & Personal Development

Because this role serves from within the life of the church, the Worship Leader is encouraged to:

Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus.
Participate in the life of the church beyond platform responsibilities.
Continue developing spiritually, creatively, and pastorally.
Lead from personal spiritual health rather than performance.
Participate in leadership development opportunities, including an annual retreat when available.

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Leadership

Lead worship during weekly services, special events, and church gatherings.
Select biblically faithful music that aligns with the theology and direction of the church.
Help create worship environments that encourage engagement, clarity, and congregational participation.

Service Planning & Creative Collaboration

Collaborate with the lead pastor to plan worship services supporting sermon series.
Integrate creative elements such as music, video, Scripture, and media to support the teaching and worship experience.

Team Development & Culture

Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor worship and production volunteers.
Lead rehearsals with preparation, encouragement, and clarity.
Build a healthy ministry culture marked by humility, growth, ownership, and teamwork.
Develop future leaders and maintain a clear pathway for team involvement.

Technical & Ministry Oversight

Oversee worship related production elements including audio, lighting, presentation, and service flow.
Maintain worship planning software, team communication systems, and ministry organization.
Assist in planning and managing the worship ministry budget alongside the lead pastor and church treasurer

Ministerial & Church Leadership Responsibilities

Provide spiritual encouragement and pastoral support to worship, production teams, and communion team coordination.
Participate in church-wide ministry initiatives and events.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

Strong leadership with the ability to build and sustain healthy volunteer teams.
Clear and effective communication in both staff and volunteer settings.
Ability to develop both musical excellence and spiritual maturity in others.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Solid theological understanding of worship and the local church.
Ability to remain adaptable, composed, and solution oriented under pressure.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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