Worship Leader for Modern Worship Services

Job Description

Worship Leader for Modern Worship Services

Overview The Worship Leader is responsible for developing and directing all worship experiences for middle and high school students (Grades 6-12) as well as the Sunday morning modern worship service. The focus is on delivering excellent, Christ-centered, and age-appropriate worship. The leader will ensure technical proficiency, manage A/V needs, and align all programs with the church’s core values and Safe Sanctuaries policy.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Music Ministries

Key Responsibilities

1. Worship Planning and Execution -Directly oversee the detailed planning, preparation, and execution of worship music for the Sunday morning modern worship service and for Sunday evening youth ministry. -Lead worship for weekly Sunday morning modern worship, youth groups, retreats, special events (e.g., Christmas Eve, Easter), and church-wide worship efforts (including online recordings, as needed). -Collaborate with pastors and worship team members to align worship themes and elements.

2. Team Development and Discipleship -Recruit, teach, mentor, and disciple musicians and vocalists to build a spiritually healthy and musically proficient worship team for both adult and youth worship. -Provide spiritual leadership to the teams, looking for opportunities to minister to, disciple, and encourage them to grow in Christ. -Lead, manage, motivate, and equip both student and adult volunteers.

3. Technical Management and Administration -Utilize the Audio-Visual equipment necessary for worship services and rehearsals. -Coordinate logistics, including set up and tear down for rehearsals and service needs. -Ensure all ministry activities strictly comply with Wrightsville UMC Safe Sanctuaries policy.

Required Qualifications & Competencies -Faith & Vision: Deep personal faith and commitment to a lifestyle of worship. Must exemplify the church’s values and support its theological direction. -Musical Proficiency: Strong vocal ability and/or proficiency in a lead instrument (e.g., guitar, keyboard) with proven experience leading modern worship. -Experience: Proven experience (volunteer or paid) leading worship in a church or ministry setting is required; prior experience specifically with youth is strongly preferred. -Relational Skills: Exceptional ability to connect with, motivate, mentor, and inspire a multi-generational group of teenagers, parents, and adult volunteers. -Technical Skills: Proficiency in Mac & PC platforms. Proficiency in Pro Presenter and Planning Center is preferred. -Leadership & Team Building: High level of initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm. Demonstrated ability to form effective teams, drive vision, and recruit/grow a musical program. -Prior to employment, this position will require a background check in alignment with Wrightsville UMC’s Safe Sanctuaries policy.

Interested applicants should send resume to: sprc@wrightsvilleumc.org