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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Candidates should submit a completed resume and cover letter to:
