Worship Leader

Elevation Community Church – Posted by ministrysource – 107 Eagle Martin Drive, Blanchester OH 45107 Job Description Overview The Part-Time Worship Leader plans and leads congregational worship, cultivates a healthy worship team culture, and helps the church family encounter God through music and the arts in a way that aligns with the church’s theology and mission. This role reports to the church Elders. Key Responsibilities Plan and lead weekly worship services, including song selection, set flow, and transitions that support the sermon theme Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer musicians, vocalists, and tech/AV team members Schedule and lead regular rehearsals Oversee sound, lighting, and instrumentation in coordination with the tech team Plan worship for special services (holidays, baptisms, communion, weddings/funerals as needed) Collaborate with Teaching Pastor and Elders on service planning and creative direction Disciple worship team members spiritually, not just musically Manage a modest budget for equipment, licensing (e.g., CCLI), and music resources Thoughtfully preserve theological soundness of music lyrics and music style Essential Qualifications Mature, growing personal faith consistent with the church's statement of faith Alignment with the church’s doctrine and worship philosophy Experience leading and developing volunteer teams Proficient musician (vocal and/or instrumental) with strong sense of pitch, rhythm, and arrangement Comfortable with basic sound/AV systems and worship planning software (e.g., Planning Center) Preferred Candidate Familiarity with multiple worship styles (contemporary, traditional, blended) Prior experience leading worship in a church setting preferred Demonstrates servant leadership and humility Regular attendee/member of the church Willing to be mentored and held accountable by church leadership Worship Style & Musical Direction Elevation Community Church seeks a worship style that is congregational, biblically faithful, musically excellent, and accessible to the whole church body. Our music generally draws from a blend of contemporary worship music (CityAlight, Sovereign Grace Music, Worship Initiative), modern hymns (Getty Music), and modern arrangements of traditional hymns (Shane & Shane, Worship Initiative). Job Description Overview The Part-Time Worship Leader plans and leads congregational worship, cultivates a healthy worship team culture, and helps the church family encounter God through music and the arts in a way that aligns with the church’s theology and mission. This role reports to the church Elders. Key Responsibilities Plan and lead weekly worship services, including song selection, set flow, and transitions that support the sermon theme Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer musicians, vocalists, and tech/AV team members Schedule and lead regular rehearsals Oversee sound, lighting, and instrumentation in coordination with the tech team Plan worship for special services (holidays, baptisms, communion, weddings/funerals as needed) Collaborate with Teaching Pastor and Elders on service planning and creative direction Disciple worship team members spiritually, not just musically Manage a modest budget for equipment, licensing (e.g., CCLI), and music resources Thoughtfully preserve theological soundness of music lyrics and music style Essential Qualifications Mature, growing personal faith consistent with the church's statement of faith Alignment with the church’s doctrine and worship philosophy Experience leading and developing volunteer teams Proficient musician (vocal and/or instrumental) with strong sense of pitch, rhythm, and arrangement Comfortable with basic sound/AV systems and worship planning software (e.g., Planning Center) Preferred Candidate Familiarity with multiple worship styles (contemporary, traditional, blended) Prior experience leading worship in a church setting preferred Demonstrates servant leadership and humility Regular attendee/member of the church Willing to be mentored and held accountable by church leadership Worship Style & Musical Direction Elevation Community Church seeks a worship style that is congregational, biblically faithful, musically excellent, and accessible to the whole church body. Our music generally draws from a blend of contemporary worship music (CityAlight, Sovereign Grace Music, Worship Initiative), modern hymns (Getty Music), and modern arrangements of traditional hymns (Shane & Shane, Worship Initiative). #J-18808-Ljbffr