Worship Leader Jobs

Director of Gatherings

Neartown Church

Houston, TX

$75,000

Director of Gatherings Neartown Church | Houston, Texas Full-Time | Starting around $75,000, depending on experience The Opportunity Neartown Church is looking for a Director of Gatherings to lead worship and oversee our Sunday gathering environment. This could be an ideal next step for an experienced worship leader who is ready to grow beyond leading music into broader ministry leadership. You'll lead worship, lead and develop volunteers, and help ensure our Sunday gatherings are prepared and executed with excellence. We're not looking for someone who has already done everything. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in worship ministry, demonstrated leadership ability, and an eagerness to learn and grow. Neartown is an environment where you'll have the opportunity to receive coaching, develop as a leader, and grow in responsibility. You won't be expected to build a ministry or its systems from scratch. You'll step into an established direction and structure and help lead it well. What You'll Do - Lead Worship — Lead vocally and instrumentally, select songs, build worship sets, and cultivate a contemporary, participatory worship culture. - Lead Sunday Gatherings — Partner with the Lead Pastor to plan and execute engaging, Scripture-centered services. - Lead the Team — Oversee and care for worship and production teams, including music, audio, video, livestream, and slides. - Develop People — Train, empower, and develop volunteers and team leaders. - Execute Well — Learn and lead within the systems already in place, ensuring Sundays are prepared, communicated, and consistently well-executed. - Join the Life of Neartown — Collaborate with our staff and actively participate in the relationships and discipleship culture of the church. Who We're Looking For We're looking for a spiritually mature follower of Jesus who: - Has experience leading contemporary worship - Leads vocally and plays guitar or piano - Loves people as much as music - Can lead and develop volunteers - Is organized, dependable, and proactive - Can learn an established system and execute it consistently - Is humble, teachable, and eager to receive feedback - Wants to continue developing as a ministry leader - Aligns with Neartown's theology, mission, and culture You do not need to be an expert in every area of Sunday production. We have people serving in those areas. You need enough understanding to lead the team, take ownership of the overall gathering, and make sure the pieces come together. About Neartown Church Neartown Church is an urban church in the heart of Houston with a mission of inviting busy people to experience the peace of life with Jesus Christ. Our approach to discipleship is: Belong - Surrender - Train - Multiply Our Sunday gatherings are contemporary, relational, and centered on Scripture. We want worship that is theologically grounded, musically current, and invites the congregation to participate rather than simply observe. We're looking for someone who wants to invest in a local church, develop as a leader, and help us build the next season of Neartown.

Director of Worship Ministry

Cornerstone Church Auburn

Auburn, AL

$50,000 - $80,000

Cornerstone Church is seeking a Spirit-filled and musically gifted Worship Leader to cultivate a vibrant culture of worship within our congregation and to help create an environment where disciples of Jesus are multiplied. The Worship Leader will oversee all corporate worship experiences, lead and shepherd worship teams, and design services that foster encounters with God. This individual will partner closely with the Lead Pastor to craft cohesive, Spirit-led services that engage a multi-generational congregation averaging 550 worshippers across two Sunday services. Key Responsibilities Service Design & Leadership - Plan and Lead: Design and lead engaging, biblically grounded corporate worship experiences for both Sunday morning services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor. - Flow & Structure: Integrate sacraments (Holy Communion, Baptism), prayer, and musical elements smoothly into the order of worship. - Special Services: Plan and lead additional worship experiences, including Holy Week, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and special church-wide gatherings Team Recruitment, Development & Shepherding - Band & Vocal Team: Recruit, audition, train, and mentor worship team members, including vocalists and instrumentalists. - Spiritual Care: Shepherd worship team members through regular prayer, spiritual formation, and relational discipleship. - Rehearsals: Conduct high-yield weekly rehearsals (music and tech) to ensure excellence and spiritual preparation. - Student/Youth Worship: Mentor and empower young musicians, helping build a pipeline for student ministry worship teams. Production & Worship Technology - Tech Team Oversight: Recruits, trains, and oversees sound engineers, live-stream operators, and visual presentation technicians (ProPresenter, Planning Center, etc.). - Audio/Visual/Lighting (AVL): Ensure sound quality, visual presentation, and online streams are delivered with excellence and consistency. - Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and stewardship of church musical instruments, sound gear, and production software. Pastoral & Administrative Duties - Staff Team Member: Participate actively in weekly staff meetings, retreats, and general pastoral care as appropriate. - Children & Youth Ministries: Support the worship experiences of the youth and children’s ministry as requested and possible. - Budgeting: Manage the Worship Arts department budget, ensuring wise stewardship of church resources. - Administration: Manage worship planning platforms (e.g., Planning Center Services), song licensing (CCLI), and chord/chart distributions. - Community Life: Be an active, visible member of the church community beyond Sunday mornings. Qualifications & Requirements - Spiritual Maturity: A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evidence of the fruit of the Spirit, and alignment with the doctrines of the church as expressed in the Nicene Creed. - Musical Proficiency: Strong vocal leadership and proficiency in leading from an instrument (preferably acoustic guitar or piano/keys). Ability to read music/charts and to train others. - Leadership Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of experience leading corporate worship in a medium-to-large local church environment. - Tech Savvy: Familiarity with worship planning software (Planning Center), presentation tools (ProPresenter), Digital Audio Workstations/Backing Tracks (Multitracks/Ableton), and live-stream setups. - Relational & Discipleship Heart: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a genuine desire to shepherd people, not just execute events. Core Competencies - Self-Starter: Takes initiative, manages time effectively, and prioritizes work in a multi-faceted environment. - Adaptability: Comfortable leading diverse musical styles to connect with all generations in the congregation. - Collaborative Spirit: Works seamlessly with the staff team and volunteers. Benefits & Compensation - Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and local market standards. - Benefits: Retirement match, paid time off (PTO), and continuing education allowance.

Worship Pastor

Forest Park Church

Elizabeth City, NC

Forest Park Church is seeking a full-time Worship Pastor to help shape the worship life of our church and build a healthy, Christ-centered worship ministry over time. Forest Park Church exists to help people follow Jesus one step at a time. We are a mission-driven congregation serving many unchurched and de-churched individuals, along with people from diverse denominational backgrounds. Because of this, our worship culture is intentionally accessible, thoughtful, grace-centered, and pastoral in tone. We are looking for a pastor-leader who values people as much as preparation, formation as much as execution, and long-term ministry health as much as Sunday excellence. This role is for someone who loves worship, loves people, and wants to help build something meaningful over time. Forest Park Church is affiliated with the Church of God, Cleveland, TN, and operates within that broader fellowship. What You’ll Do - Lead and oversee worship for Sunday services and special events. - Build, train, schedule, and care for worship, production, and tech teams. - Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to plan thoughtful, engaging, Christ-centered services. - Develop musicians, vocalists, worship leaders, and production volunteers. - Help create worship environments that are spiritually meaningful, musically prepared, and accessible to people from diverse church backgrounds. - Use planning and worship technology tools to support clear communication, preparation, and team health. Who You Are - Passionate about leading Spirit-sensitive worship that is theologically rich, emotionally honest, and accessible. - A pastor at heart who values relationships, integrity, humility, and unity. - Energized by building teams and developing leaders. - Comfortable leading both musically and administratively. - Organized, dependable, and calm under pressure. - Able to collaborate well with the Lead Pastor and staff team. - Experienced with, or willing to learn, Planning Center and worship technology tools. Details - Full-time, salaried position, approximately 40–45 hours per week. - Reports directly to the Lead Pastor. - Works in collaboration with the staff and Directional Team. - Flexible work environment based on ministry needs, meetings, rehearsals, and Sunday responsibilities. - Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. To Apply Please submit your resume, worship samples if available, and a brief introduction explaining why this role interests you and what excites you about helping shape the worship ministry at Forest Park Church.

Worship Leader

Heart of Fire Church

Frankfort, IN

Negotiable

Heart of Fire Church, Frankfort IN 46041 Position: Worship Leader Report to Lead Pastor Part-Time to start Role Summary: Lead our congregation in Biblical, Spirit-Led Worship each Sunday Key Responsibilities: - Develop and Disciple the Worship Team spiritually and musically. - Plan rehearsals, coordinate with Pastoral and tech team for smooth services. - Model humility, maturity, and personal worship. Qualifications: - Skilled vocalist and musician (piano or guitar preferred) - Experience leading worship at a church setting(preferred but will train) - Ability to lead volunteers with grace and clarity. - Agree with Church doctrine and Mission. Application requirements: - Résumé with brief testimony. - Video example of leading worship if possible. - References(pastoral prefer preferred.) Contact - Pastor, Tony Prathaftakis - Phone number: 864-784-0176 (a call is OK) - Email: tonyprath58@email.com

Worship Pastor

East Hill Church

Gresham, OR

$75,000 - $85,000

East Hill Church is a dynamic, established bible teaching, and community focused church on the East side of Portland. The church has been committed to being a place where Everyone's welcome because nobody's perfect, and with Jesus anything's Possible. A Gifted Vocalist – The ideal candidate will be someone who can really bring it. They will have a studio grade ability and be able to truly level up the musicality of the team. A Proven Replicator – The ideal candidate will be someone who has a track record of developing teams both spiritually and musically. They will find immense fulfillment in coaching and mentoring a team of contractors and volunteers. A Musical Guide – The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about guiding the team that helps people experience the presence of God in a dynamic worship environment. They will be able to lead the band effortlessly on the platform. A Studio Rat – The ideal candidate will be someone who an experienced producer and session player. They will be able to help craft the sonic identity of the team. A Valued Partner – The ideal candidate will be someone who instinctively works well with others. They will be carriers of the vision and champion the worship expression across the organization. To apply email staceyr@easthill.org please include resume and a video link to you leading worship.

Worship Leader

Crossway Church

Germantown, WI

Worship Leader CrossWay Church Germantown, WI Overview CrossWay is a growing, multisite church in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position is the point leader for Crossing Student Ministry worship and will be a key role in weekend worship, particularly at CrossWay’s Germantown campus. Very strong vocal and instrumental acumen are a prerequisite for this position. Video about the position: https://vimeo.com/1214418672/e5bbb8880c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Job Duties & Responsibilities - Schedule and oversee Student Ministry worship teams - Invest in students and equip them to lead Student Ministry worship - Lead worship and assist in weekend services at the Germantown location and other campuses as needed - Assist in onboarding worship team volunteers by helping with auditions, one-on-one coachings, and group trainings - Other duties as assigned Qualifications - A curious and committed Christ follower who carries themselves humbly - A servant’s heart willing to do whatever it takes to create optimal environments of worship - A diligent work ethic highly dedicated to making disciples through the worship arts - Strong vocal and instrumental acumen for modern worship - Experience with music theory, ear training, and chord charts Scope - 25 - 30 hours per week - 35 weekends per year - Salaried This position reports to the Worship Director. Interested applicants, please submit resume, three references, and two video recordings of you leading worship to Travis Knapp at: travisk@crosswayc.org