Worship Minister

Position Overview

Christian Campus Fellowship at UGA is seeking a Worship Minister to lead and develop our worship ministry in a way that reflects our heart for authenticity, genuine community, while helping college students deepen their walk with Jesus Christ. Candidates must understand and appreciate that the CCF staff is an established, co-ed team operating in a secular school environment with a diverse student body. 

This role is responsible for leading weekly worship services, selecting and preparing music, and working closely with teaching leadership to ensure worship aligns with our ministry values and weekly messages. The Worship Minister will also mentor a student worship leader, lead the Worship Leadership Team (composed of 2-4 students with a heart for worship) and oversee music for special ministry events. Other roles and responsibilities depend on the gifting and desire of the candidate and whether the position filled is full or part time. 

Key Responsibilities

Worship Leadership

• Plan, lead, and facilitate music for weekly worship services.
• Select songs that are theologically sound, culturally relevant, and appropriate for a college ministry context.
• Prepare and rehearse with worship teams to ensure excellence and authenticity in worship.
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Collaboration & Spiritual Alignment

• Work closely with the Lead Pastor or weekly teaching leader to align worship with sermon themes and ministry values.
• Help create cohesive services that support spiritual growth and reflection.
• Maintain consistency with the ministry’s values and doctrinal beliefs.
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Mentorship & Development

• Mentor and disciple a student worship leader.
• Provide guidance in musical, spiritual, and leadership development.
• Help identify and develop student musicians and vocalists.
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Special Events & Programs

• Lead and organize music for retreats, worship nights, conferences, and other special events.
• Coordinate worship logistics for off-campus and large-scale gatherings.
• Recruit and prepare musicians for event-specific teams.
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Ministry & Team Involvement

• Serve as an active member of the CCF staff team.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and ministry initiatives.
• Support the broader mission of the ministry by modeling Christ’s love, grace, and humility.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students.
• Help with ministry-wide fundraising initiatives.
• Help with outreach initiatives.

Full-Time Position 

• The full-time position includes all of the above in addition to a willingness to learn, acquire, and use new skills and existing skill-sets to help CCF reach its ministry goals. These include but are not limited to social media presence, video filming and editing, making slideshows, making attractive flyers, leading Bible Studies, large group speaking, men’s ministry, planning and leading social events, discipling students and participating in mission trips. 
• Full-time position includes salary with the option for additional fundraising, 2 weeks of vacation in addition to state/federal and most UGA observed holidays.
• Full-time starting salary is $25,000 with the option to fundraise up to an additional $5,000.  Also, free, on-site, private living may be available in our one-bedroom, one and one- half bathroom cottage which also includes a living room, full kitchen, and washer-dryer.  

Part-Time Position

• The part-time position includes a salary with an expectation of 24 hours/week - 20 of which will be enacted weekly and the additional 4/week will accrue to be used for retreats and after-hour events. 
• Part-time starting salary is $15,000 with the option to fundraise up to an additional $3,000.  Living accommodations (potentially shared) in our on-site one-bedroom, one and one- half bathroom cottage which also includes a living room, full kitchen, and washer-dryer may be possible. 

Qualifications

Spiritual & Personal Qualifications

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with an active personal faith.
• Alignment with the mission, values, and theology of Christian Campus Fellowship.
• A heart for college students and relational ministry within a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated character, integrity, and servant leadership.
• Desire to work with and on a team.
• A passion for showing the love of Christ to believers and non-believers alike.
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Ministry & Musical Experience

• Experience leading worship in a church, campus, or ministry setting.
• Strong musical ability (vocals and/or instrumental).
• Familiarity with contemporary worship music and styles and commitment to keeping up with newer worship songs.
• Ability to lead both experienced and developing musicians.
• A heart and passion for drawing people to God through worship.
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Leadership & Communication Skills

• Ability to collaborate well with pastors, staff, and student leaders.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Comfortable mentoring and coaching students.
• Clear and respectful communicator.
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Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Previous experience in campus ministry or college-age ministry.
• Experience building or growing worship teams.
• Basic knowledge of sound, media, or worship technology.
• Formal or informal training in worship ministry, theology, or music.

Ministry in a college environment does not fit within a traditional 9–5 schedule. While this role maintains a generally consistent weekly rhythm, there will be times when evenings, weekends, and extended hours are required for services, events, meetings, retreats, and relational ministry. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of students and the ministry are essential.