Worship Leader

Job Summary

This role exists to support CBC's worship ministry by leading worship in gatherings, equipping and developing volunteers, contributing to original songwriting, and strengthening the creative capacity of the staff team.

About the role

• Serve as a worship leader at CBC's Central (broadcast) campus
• Leading or co-leading assigned gatherings including weekend services, student and college gatherings, monthly staff worship meetings, and special events
• May also serve as an instrumentalist as needed
• Occasional travel for conferences and camps is expected
• This role also serves as a developmental track toward a satellite campus worship leader position as openings arise

Responsibilities

• Serve as a worship leader at CBC's Central (broadcast) campus
• Leading or co-leading assigned gatherings including weekend services, student and college gatherings, monthly staff worship meetings, and special events
• May also serve as an instrumentalist as needed
• Occasional travel for conferences and camps is expected
• This role also serves as a developmental track toward a satellite campus worship leader position as openings arise
• Create development opportunities that help volunteers grow in their gifts and prepare future leaders for campus expansion
• Collaborate with the Central Campus team to guide volunteers through the audition and onboarding process
• Support approved candidates with initial and ongoing coaching and development
• Participate in planning and creative meetings for weekend services, special events, and recording projects
• Includes developing thoughtful worship sets, contributing creatively to gatherings, and generating new ideas for discipleship, team development, and ministry systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Worship Ministry, Music, Biblical Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, ministry training, and experience may be considered
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience leading worship in a church or ministry setting, preferably within a multisite or large-church environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in vocal leadership and/or instrumental performance
• Experience recruiting, training, coaching, and developing volunteer teams and emerging leaders
• Proven ability to plan and lead worship gatherings with excellence, including collaboration with production, creative, and ministry teams
• Experience contributing to songwriting, musical arrangements, or other creative worship initiatives preferred
• Strong understanding of worship ministry philosophy, team development, and discipleship practices
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, maintain organization, and adapt in a fast-paced ministry environment
• Demonstrated alignment with the mission, values, and beliefs of CBC and a commitment to fostering spiritual growth through worship ministry

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and lead worship for extended periods during rehearsals, services, and events
• Ability to sing and/or play a musical instrument proficiently for extended periods
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and congregation members in individual and group settings
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move equipment, instruments, and supplies up to 25 pounds
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight for conferences, camps, and ministry-related events
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and additional hours during seasonal ministry demands and special events
• Ability to operate computers, ministry software, and audio/visual technology in an office and worship environment

Skills

• Creative collaboration with CBC staff
• Discipleship and development of worship leaders and volunteers
• Excellence in worship leadership across gatherings
• Creative input in arrangements and songwriting

Benefits

Seasonal demands (Christmas, Easter, etc.) may require additional hours, with comp time and schedule adjustments provided outside of extenuating circumstances. The role includes nights and weekends for gatherings, as well as regular office hours throughout the week.

Pay

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position with an expected 40-hour work week.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position with an expected 40-hour work week. Seasonal demands (Christmas, Easter, etc.) may require additional hours, with comp time and schedule adjustments provided outside of extenuating circumstances. The role includes nights and weekends for gatherings, as well as regular office hours throughout the week.