Worship Music Director

Reports to: Lead Pastor • Part-time (8–10 hours per week, varies; includes Sunday mornings, rehearsals, preparation, and special services)

Primary Priorities

• Maintain a healthy, growing walk with God and encourage others in their relationship with Him.
• Work with a team of volunteers to carry out the music in services, recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers—including kids and teens—to participate in the worship music ministry.
• Lead worship music in a way that invites the entire church family to engage fully with God through music.

Responsibilities

Spiritual & Worship Leadership

• Maintain a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ marked by humility and integrity.
• Model authentic worship both on and off the platform.
• Pray regularly for the worship ministry and church family.
• Plan and lead music for Sunday worship services in alignment with the church’s vision and sermon themes.
• Select music that is theologically sound and accessible for congregational participation.

Volunteer Recruitment & Development

• Recruit, develop, and disciple worship volunteers, including vocalists, instrumentalists, and audio-visual support.
• Create welcoming pathways for kids and teens to participate in worship ministry.
• Schedule teams and lead rehearsals that are organized, encouraging, and spiritually uplifting.
• Foster a healthy team culture through regular practices and special gatherings.

Administration & Collaboration

• Organize schedules and set lists using Planning Center.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff for united services.
• Participate in staff meetings and planning as needed.

Qualifications

• A clear and growing personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• Capable of musically leading musicians and singers.
• Musical proficiency that nurtures confidence and engagement.
• Strong relational and leadership skills.
• Experience in recruiting and leading volunteers across age groups.
• Comfort working with children and teens.
• Organized, dependable, and able to plan ahead.
• Willingness to learn and use Planning Center to coordinate services.
• Expectation to become part of Waypoint Church, leading to membership.

Requirements

• Join Waypoint Church by becoming a member.
• Live in conformity and harmony with expectations of being a Free Methodist as described in the Book of Discipline.

This job description reflects the general scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.