Worship Director

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America Reports to: Senior Pastor (with accountability to Session/Elders) Status: Part-time - $24k Purpose: Lead and coordinate the worship ministry of Grace in a way that is biblical, reformed, Word-centered, and congregational, executing the worship vision and guardrails established by the Session. Applications Due Date: Open until filled Our Worship Commitments: Worship at Grace is: Word-centered and prayerful: Scripture read and preached is central; prayers are substantive and pastoral. Gospel-shaped: regular confession of sin and assurance of pardon form our people. Congregationally sung: the congregation’s voice is the main instrument. Reverent joy: warm, accessible, and serious about the holiness and grace of God. Core Responsibilities: 1) Lead congregational worship that serves the Word Plan and lead (or coordinate leadership of) music that supports the liturgy and the preached Word. Keep stage leadership pastoral, minimal, and clear, avoiding unnecessary commentary. Prioritize congregational engagement over complexity or performance. Competency in leading worship from the guitar or piano. Maintain a balanced repertoire that is: Theologically robust and confessionally compatible Christ-centered and gospel-explicit Singable for the average congregation (range, tempo, melody) Useful across the liturgy (adoration, confession, assurance, response, communion, sending) 3) Lead teams and cultivate volunteers Recruit, develop, and shepherd volunteers (musicians, vocalists, tech team collaboration). Run rehearsals efficiently with a “serve the congregation” culture. Provide clear charts, keys, and recordings; set expectations; communicate schedules early. 4) Steward systems, sound, and service flow Maintain Planning Center with strong metadata: Work with tech team so vocals and congregational melody are clear and supportive. Help minimize awkward transitions and distractions that pull people out of worship. Requirements Qualifications: Character and alignment Clear profession of faith; example of humility, teachability, and spiritual maturity. Wholehearted commitment to the church’s reformed theology and worship philosophy. Demonstrated ability to receive direction from elders/pastors and lead joyfully within boundaries. Competency Proven ability to lead congregational singing (not just a band). Musical proficiency sufficient to lead, arrange, and train others (instrument/vocal; specifics can be listed). Ability to communicate, plan, and execute weekly services with excellence and calm. Team builder: recruits, schedules, trains, and cares for volunteers. Preferred (if applicable) Experience in Reformed/PCA or confessionally aligned contexts. Familiarity with Planning Center, ProPresenter, basic audio concepts. Ability to develop additional leaders (apprentices/assistants) and plan beyond week-to-week. Brief testimony and philosophy of worship (1–2 pages) 2–3 video examples of leading congregational worship (if available) References (including a pastor/elder if possible) #J-18808-Ljbffr