Worship Leader for Modern Worship Services

Wrightsville UMC

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480

Part Time , On-Site

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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. 

Organization: Wrightsville UMC

Contact: Pam Dzurilla

Phone: Show phone number

Closing Date: 04/22/2026