Worship Leader

Part-Time Worship Leader

Part-Time | 10–19 Hours Per Week

Salary Range: $30,000–$40,000 annually (depending on experience and qualifications)

The Worship Leader is responsible for planning, managing, scheduling and executing the musical aspects of the Sunday morning worship experience and practices related thereto, leading the congregation in musical worship to God, and exalting Jesus in any of our corporate worship gatherings. This individual will oversee and coordinate rehearsals, and help build a healthy volunteer worship culture. All applicants must agree with Redwood Chapel’s statements of faith.

Qualifications and Requirements:

The Worship Leader must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced in a lifestyle which honors God and exhibits the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23. The Worship Leader will be expected to joyfully minister to the congregation and be in a covenant relationship with other members of the Staff.

The Worship Leader will be a member in good standing of Redwood Chapel, and will be subject to the covenant and responsibilities of membership with all members of the church family. The Worship Leader will be a team player who demonstrates an “All In” spirit with other members of the team. 

The Worship Leader shall be wise and discerning, demonstrating the ability to motivate oneself and manage time well. The Worship Leader must maintain cleanliness and neatness in both personal appearance and work environment. The Worship Leader should be a person committed to prayer and dedicated the Word to help in guarding from sin and stirring up their heart and mind with a renewed passion for Christ. The Worship Leader shall be a leader, encourager, trainer, collaborator, problem solver and peacemaker, and have an attitude of ownership and responsibility that is conveyed to others.

The Worship Leader must be trustworthy of confidence, treating all records and office activities as strictly confidential. The Worship Leader must be flexible in work assignments, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work under pressure to accomplish the assigned tasks. The Worship Leader must demonstrate proficiency in leading a multi-faceted worship and music ministry in the church. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music is preferred. The Worship Leader should demonstrate the highest levels of personal and professional integrity and lead the staff in pursuit of that standard.

The Worship Leader plays a vital part in carrying out Redwood Chapel’s mission as he helps to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ, to faithfully administer God’s grace in various forms, to encourage others to grow in Christ, and to serve our community in every possible Christian way. 1 Cor. 12:22; Eph. 4:13; 1 Peter 4:10.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Resume with references
• Video sample(s) of leading worship in a live setting
• Cover letter and/or statement of ministry philosophy indicating which position is your preference. See the Director of Worship and Creative Arts job posting.

Please submit all materials to Redwood Chapel’s HR department, attention Carole Fong [cfong@redwoodchapel.org; 19300 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546] by July 31, 2026. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.