Worship Director

River of Life Baptist Church – Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Full-time position reporting to the Senior Pastor.

About the Role

The Worship Director serves River of Life Baptist Church by providing spiritual, musical, and administrative leadership to the church’s worship ministries. This individual will cultivate a Christ-centered culture of worship, lead the congregation in meaningful corporate worship, develop volunteer musicians and vocalists, and support the church’s overall ministry mission. Because River of Life Baptist Church is a growing congregation of approximately 200 people with only one full-time pastor, this role also includes selected supportive ministry responsibilities to strengthen the church’s overall health and effectiveness.

Ministry Philosophy

• Glorify God through biblically faithful worship.
• Lead people to engage with Christ rather than merely attend a musical performance.
• Foster unity within the church through worship and discipleship.
• Develop and shepherd volunteers as worshipers first and musicians second.
• Support the mission, vision, and leadership of River of Life Baptist Church.

Responsibilities

Worship Planning and Leadership

• Plan and lead weekly worship services in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
• Select songs that are biblically sound, congregationally accessible, and aligned with the sermon theme and church vision.
• Lead worship during Sunday morning services and special services throughout the year.
• Coordinate service elements including music, transitions, Scripture readings, prayer, and other worship components.
• Introduce new songs thoughtfully while maintaining a healthy balance of familiar congregational favorites.

Praise Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Lead weekly rehearsals that are spiritually encouraging, organized, and productive.
• Build a healthy team culture marked by excellence, humility, servant leadership, and discipleship.
• Provide coaching and encouragement for team members’ spiritual and musical growth.
• Manage worship team scheduling through Planning Center or similar software.

Choir Ministry

• Direct and oversee the church choir.
• Plan and rehearse monthly choir presentations.
• Coordinate choir selections that support the worship ministry and church calendar.
• Recruit and encourage participation from choir members.
• Organize additional choir opportunities for Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions.

Worship Administration

• Maintain worship ministry schedules, music resources, and planning systems.
• Coordinate worship-related technology and volunteer teams as needed.
• Manage worship ministry budget and equipment recommendations.
• Ensure all worship materials are prepared and communicated in advance.

Supportive Church Ministry Responsibilities

Because River of Life Baptist Church operates with a lean staff structure, the Worship Director will assist the Senior Pastor in selected ministry areas, including:

• Assisting with pastoral care and member follow-up as appropriate.
• Participating in church events, outreach efforts, and ministry initiatives.
• Supporting volunteer recruitment and leadership development.
• Assisting with service planning for holidays and special church events.
• Providing occasional administrative support related to church communication and ministry coordination.
• Being present and engaged in the overall life of the church.

These responsibilities will be balanced appropriately with the primary worship leadership duties.

Qualifications

Spiritual Qualifications

• A growing and vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates Christian character consistent with biblical leadership.
• Agreement with River of Life Baptist Church’s statement of faith and ministry philosophy. We adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Commitment to active participation in the life and ministry of the church.
• A servant-hearted attitude and teachable spirit.

Ministry Qualifications

• Proven experience leading congregational worship.
• Ability to lead vocally and instrumentally (guitar, piano, or similar instrument preferred).
• Experience working with volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Ability to direct or coordinate a choir ministry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal theological or musical training.
• Experience in church ministry beyond worship leadership.
• Familiarity with Planning Center, ProPresenter, and church worship technology.
• Experience serving in a multi-generational church environment.

Expectations

• Be a visible and positive spiritual leader within the congregation.
• Maintain a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards.
• Support the leadership and vision of the Senior Pastor and the church.
• Pursue excellence while remembering that worship is about leading people to Christ, not performance.
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a growing church environment.

Success in This Role

• The congregation participates actively and joyfully in worship.
• The Praise Team is spiritually healthy, growing, and well-organized.
• The monthly choir ministry is vibrant and meaningful.
• New volunteers are being developed and equipped.
• Worship services are prepared, unified, and Christ-centered.
• The Senior Pastor is effectively supported in the church's overall ministry.
• The church experiences a growing culture of worship, discipleship, and service.

“Lead worshipers, not performances. Build disciples, not just musicians.”