Worship Leader for Hope Community

Part-Time | Interim (3–6 months, with long-term potential) | Nashville, TN About Hope Community Church Hope Community Church is a small, gospel-centered congregation in West Nashville. We want our musical worship to be guided by three values: doctrinal health, congregational singing, and undistracted beauty. We prioritize God’s people singing together over attending a concert, and simplicity over production. Role Summary The Worship Leader is responsible for leading Hope Community Church in corporate worship on Sunday mornings. This is a part‑time, interim role with long‑term potential. The primary skillset required is vocal leadership and stage presence — the ability to lead a room, not simply perform for one. Secondary to that is the ability to develop and lead a volunteer worship team toward a shared vision and passion for worship. Responsibilities Sunday Morning Lead corporate worship each Sunday Coordinate service flow, song selection, and order of worship Collaborate with Lead Pastor on liturgy and service planning Manage transitions, prayer, and congregational engagement throughout the service Team Development Lead and develop a volunteer worship team Schedule and facilitate rehearsals Cast vision and build culture within the team toward Hope’s values for worship Staff Collaboration Meet weekly with Lead Pastor for planning and alignment Participate in staff rhythm and church life Administration Select and arrange songs Coordinate musician scheduling and communication Manage song charts, lyrics, and slides Coordinate with A/V team on sanctuary and technical needs Qualifications Demonstrated vocal ability and confident stage presence Experience leading congregational worship in a church setting Ability to arrange songs and lead a team musically Relational skill to develop and motivate volunteers Alignment with Hope’s theology and worship philosophy Detail‑oriented and consistent Collaborative in early stages with capacity to own the role independently over time Formal training in music, ministry, or biblical studies preferred; demonstrated experience and theological alignment will be weighted equally Compensation & Hours Hours: 8-hour weekly minimum, averaging 10 hours per week with flexibility to grow Status: Part-time, interim (3–6 months) with long-term potential Reports to: Lead Pastor and Elders #J-18808-Ljbffr Nashville Baptist Association