Minister of Worship

Full-time staff role focused on worship leadership, music ministry, and church-wide spiritual leadership. Partner with the Senior Pastor and church leadership to cultivate God-centered worship that exalts Jesus, invites the Holy Spirit, and supports the mission, unity, and spiritual health of the congregation.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly congregational worship services in partnership with the Senior Pastor, selecting music aligned with sermon themes, seasons, and the church’s theological philosophy.
• Lead congregational singing and worship during services, maintaining a balance between contemporary and traditional styles.
• Provide musical leadership for all regular and special worship services, including holidays, revivals, concerts, and special events.
• Direct and rehearse praise teams, choirs, and instrumental ensembles; recruit, schedule, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Coordinate and provide appropriate music for weddings, funerals, and other church-related services (music-only role).
• Oversee the organization, maintenance, and stewardship of music resources, instruments, and materials.
• Prepare weekly multimedia worship presentations (lyrics, slides, video, and audio elements).
• Work closely with the AV team to ensure smooth execution of in-person and online worship services, including basic sound/media setup for rehearsals and services.
• Provide annual training and leadership development for AV volunteers.
• Serve as a visible worship leader with spiritual maturity, humility, and credibility; pray for and spiritually encourage worship and AV volunteers.
• Model Christ-centered leadership in attitude, preparation, and service; support the mission, values, and leadership of the church through worship ministry.
• Serve as a consistent member of Church Council and other committees as assigned; lead and maintain a Church Music Committee or Council.
• Participate in broader church planning and staff collaboration beyond worship; support and assist other ministries and staff for churchwide initiatives.
• Submit timely reports, budget requests, and planning materials as required.
• Provide ongoing leadership development for music and AV volunteers through regular one-on-one check-ins, mentoring, and encouragement.
• Teach and coach members in vocal and instrumental skills as part of ministry development.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment and enlistment plans for worship and AV ministries; foster a healthy, spiritually grounded volunteer culture.
• Represent and support the church in denominational and associational initiatives related to worship and music ministry.
• Remain informed of current worship trends, resources, and best practices within the broader church community; participate in conferences, trainings, and continuing education as appropriate.