Student Worship Leader - Shelby County

About the Role

A Student Worship Leader partners with the Student Ministry team and Central Worship Team to develop a vibrant student worship culture at Southeast Christian Church. This role focuses on leading student worship gatherings and developing student volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead student worship services on Sunday mornings and Sunday nights, in partnership with student ministry volunteers and staff.
• Build the Planning Center Online (PCO) plan, schedule musicians, select songs, and schedule and conduct rehearsals.
• Play an instrument and lead vocally during student worship services.
• Provide input and direction for the service alongside student leads.
• Recruit, shepherd, and develop student worship volunteers.
• Lead a weekly team night or rehearsal to build team culture and prepare volunteers to serve.
• Provide pastoral care and encouragement for students and volunteers within the scope of the worship team.
• Maintain instruments and upkeep any other gear for student worship.
• Support the worship needs of the ministry at middle school camp.
• Partner with the Student Ministry Leader to plan worship response elements and other programming pieces for student worship gatherings.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college or ministry coursework preferred.
• Experience leading worship (minimum of 1 year); band or team-leading experience a plus.
• Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church, or willing to become one.
• Exemplifies the church’s seven staff values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and Fun.
• Leads by example fulfilling the staff expectations of groups, inviting, serving, worship, and giving.
• Agrees with the Statement of Faith, submits to the leadership established by the church, and lives out the church’s Mantras in tangible ways.

Qualifications

• Pastor/shepherd at heart.
• Musical skills (piano and/or acoustic guitar preferred) and strong lead vocal ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven or emerging volunteer recruitment and training skills.
• Desire to work with students and families.
• Strong work ethic and a team player/collaborator.
• Familiarity with Ableton preferred.
• Familiarity with Planning Center Online preferred.

About Southeast Christian Church

Southeast Christian Church is a dynamic, growing church where staff are encouraged to lead boldly, care deeply, and live authentically.