Part-Time Worship Leader
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).
