Worship Leader

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead worship during services and special events.
• Recruit, schedule, and mentor worship team volunteers.
• Develop church musicians through coaching and rehearsals.
• Plan weekly music set with Senior Pastor.
• Maintain and update software used for presentation in worship service. This includes lyrics, announcements, sermon notes, etc.
• Organize choir rehearsals and development.
• Maintain and service music and sound equipment.
• Work with Technical Team to ensure consistent and high-quality sound during worship
• Work alongside Technical Team to ensure new volunteers are recruited, trained, and rotated to promote excellence in worship services
• Invest in the next generation through education and ministries designed to promote worship in college, youth, and kids ministries
• Manage departmental budget
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor to ensure music aligns with church mission.
• Partner with other local worship leaders for special events and combined worship services
• Gather and implement volunteer feedback.
• Assist church staff in pastoral care of the congregation (i.e. weddings, funerals, visitation of sick, etc.)
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Personal Responsibilities

• Be a born-again follower of Jesus for at least 5 years
• Cultivates a consistent time with the Lord in Bible study and prayer
• Be theologically and doctrinally aligned with Southern Baptist beliefs and practice
• Be a team player and work in unity and coordination with the church staff
• Demonstrates healthy people skills
• Display integrity and live “above reproach” in life and community

Education & Experience

• College degree in related field.
• Seminary degree from a Southern Baptist school is not required but preferred
• Practical experience of at least 5 years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience leading worship in a church setting.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Experience using worship-based technology and tools