Worship Director

Worship Director Opportunity At New Hope Baptist Church

New Hope Baptist Church is seeking a Worship Director during a season of revitalization and growth. The Worship Director is responsible for organizing and equipping the Worship Team, cultivating a Christ-Centered worship experience on Sunday mornings, and leading the congregation in worship through song.

The Worship Director role is part-time, but a full-time role is available for a candidate eager to serve in an additional ministry area at New Hope.

Responsibilities

• Worship Planning and Leadership

  • Collaborate with the Pastor to plan and lead Sunday morning contemporary worship for our multi-generational congregation.

  • Lead congregational worship with a strong, engaging presence.

  • Ensure the order of service, lyrics, slides are prepared in advance to create a seamless worship experience.

• Administrative and Technical Oversight

  • Work with the A/V team to ensure sound equipment and live-stream capabilities are prepared for each service.

  • Manage music-related resources, such as CCLI and ProPresenter.

  • Recommend potential A/V upgrades or technical improvements to Sunday morning worship experience.

  • Manage the Worship Ministry Budget.

• Team Development

  • Recruit, train, and rehearse with musicians, vocalists, and A/V volunteers.

  • Schedule and lead regular mid-week rehearsals.

• Special Services and Events

  • Plan and lead music for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Prayer Night).

  • Assist with wedding and funeral music planning as directed by the Pastor.

  • Coordinate soloists, ensembles, or seasonal programs for special events.

  • If qualified, plan, rehearse and lead periodic hymn sing events to honor the church's traditional choral roots.

• Discipleship and Church Involvement

  • Actively participate in the life of the church, including attendance at major events such as homecomings, and business meetings.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to worship ministry through prayer for the congregation and a spirit of collaborative, servant-hearted leadership.

Qualifications

• Committed to faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord.

• Agreement with New Hope's mission statement and doctrinal beliefs.

• Committed to adhering to church procedures, policies and training.

• College degree in related field or proven experience as a Worship Director/Leader.

• Skilled vocalist capable of leading while playing an instrument.

• Organized with experience using church management software for scheduling and service planning.

• Proficient in utilizing media, software, web-based applications, and A/V tech supporting modern worship ministry.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a positive, adaptable attitude.

• Proactive and resourceful when resolving live technical or logistics issues.

Position Details and Compensation

Part Time: 8-16 hours per week. Competitive compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and agreed-upon responsibilities.

Full Time Option: A full-time ministerial position is available for a candidate eager to combine the Worship Director role with another ministry area matching their gifts and church needs (e.g., Community Missions/Outreach, Discipleship).