Worship Minister

About the Church

Pearland is a rapidly growing suburb south of downtown Houston, home to diverse families, young professionals, and commuters seeking community. Parkway Church averages around 350 in Sunday attendance and is dedicated to biblical teaching, intentional community, and living out the Great Commission. The church views itself as a launching pad for the Gospel, aiming to equip everyday believers to make disciples who make disciples.

About the Role

The Worship Minister oversees Parkway’s Worship and Audio/Video Ministries, leading the congregation into authentic, God‑honoring worship. Functioning as a minister first and musician second, the role blends musical direction, media creation, and volunteer development with a shepherd’s heart for the congregation and the next generation. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Worship Minister collaborates with other ministry leads to advance the overall vision and mission of the church.

Responsibilities

• Worship Leadership & Service Planning: Partner with the Lead Pastor to plan, coordinate, and lead creative, biblically sound worship services that engage the congregation and encourage spiritual growth.
• Pastoral Care & Shepherding: Shepherd volunteers across all worship and tech teams, discipling them spiritually and developing their technical/musical skills while cultivating authentic relationships with the broader church family.
• Student Worship Development: Work with the Student & Family Pastor to launch, equip, and mentor a Student Praise Team.
• Audio, Visual & Video Production: Oversee live sound mixing, stage lighting, and visual presentation systems; equip team members in shooting, editing, and producing creative video content (sermon intros, ministry highlights, testimony videos, social media clips) to communicate the church’s vision.
• Volunteer Recruitment & Team Building: Recruit, train, schedule, and empower volunteer vocalists, instrumentalists, sound engineers, and media operators.
• Stewardship & Gear Maintenance: Oversee the annual worship and tech budget; maintain, troubleshoot, and steward all musical instruments, sound systems, cameras, and media equipment.

Qualifications

• Shepherd’s Heart: Motivated by love for God’s people; prioritizes building up team members over performance.
• Spiritual Maturity: Demonstrates a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ through daily spiritual disciplines (Scripture study, prayer, fasting) and lives a life “above reproach.”
• Relational & Teachable: Values teamwork, open communication, and high emotional health; self‑motivated, resourceful, and well‑ordered in personal life.
• Alignment: Fully supports Parkway’s core beliefs, values, and leadership strategy.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred; proven track record of leading congregational worship and developing volunteer teams.
• Musical Proficiency: Strong vocalist and instrumentalist (guitar or keys preferred); proficient in reading music, understanding arrangements, and charting for a band.
• Video & Media Creation: Practical experience with non‑linear video editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut) and modern presentation software (e.g., ProPresenter).
• Audio Engineering: Sound knowledge of live audio mixing, digital consoles, monitor mixes, and stage setup.

Schedule

Full‑time (40+ hours per week), including weekends, Sunday services, and evening rehearsals/meetings. The role works in both an office and sanctuary setting within a close‑knit, collaborative staff team.