Contemporary Service Worship Leader

Grace UCC is planning to launch a new weeknight Contemporary worship service that engages an

unserved population in Taneytown, fosters discipleship, and provides a worship

experience that is relevant to modern congregants while staying rooted in Scripture. The

Worship Leader will engage the congregants in a vibrant, Christ-centered worship

service through the use of contemporary music, audio-visual presentation, and a

welcoming stage presence. This role combines musical talent with spiritual leadership

and requires enthusiasm, creativity and faith to build something new in Taneytown.

Key Responsibilities

1. Worship Leadership

• Lead weekly contemporary worship services that are engaging, Spirit-led, and aligned with Grace UCC’s mission and theology.
• Select, arrange, and introduce songs that reflect the theme of the weekly service and the message provided by the Pastor.
• Engage with the congregants and encourage active participation in worship.

2. Team Development

• Recruit, audition, and mentor musicians, vocalists, and audio/visual volunteers.
• Leadership of rehearsals, while coaching and encouraging the worship team.
• Foster a culture of unity, humility, and servant leadership.

3. Service Planning

• Collaborate with the Pastor to plan worship sets that complement the sermon theme and church calendar.
• Coordinate with tech and media teams to ensure seamless integration of music, lighting, video, and other elements.

4. Spiritual Care

• Pray regularly for the worship team and members of the congregation
• Model a lifestyle of worship both on and off the platform.

Qualifications

Spiritual

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical leadership standards.
• Alignment with Grace UCC’s mission and vision.
• A heart for worship that prioritizes God’s glory over personal recognition.

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in at least one lead instrument (preferably guitar) and strong vocal ability.
• Experience leading contemporary worship in a church or ministry context.
• Knowledge of current worship trends, arrangements, and technologies.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Familiarity with developing visual worship materials (e.g., Powerpoint, ProPresenter).
• Ability to arrange music and mentor musicians at varying skill levels.
• Creative vision for integrating other arts into worship (imagery, spoken word, dance, etc.).

Work Schedule

• Estimated 4-6 hours per week, which includes the weekly service and any music rehearsals.
• Additional events such as holidays, outreach services, and special gatherings.
• Occasional staff meetings, retreats, and training events.

Compensation & Benefits

• $40/hr.-$75/hr. based upon background and experience
• Required to pass State and UCC background checks

Family oriented church in Taneytown MD, starting a new weeknight Contemporary Worship Service to compliment our Sunday morning raditional Service, and bring the word of God to unserved families and younger people of Taneytown.

We are looking for a Worship Leader (Musician, Singer) interested in helping build this new mission.

Vision: We aspire to be Christ's faithful disciples.

Mission: Reveal Christ's Love, Be His Hands, Walk in His Footstep, and Inspire Faith in God