Worship Leader/Director

Worship Leader/Director position, hiring Jan./Feb. 2026

As Grace Life Church grows into a new season of ministry, we are ready for the next step of intentional discipleship through worship & musical leadership. The ideal candidate will have a passionate and purposeful relationship with Jesus, a strong testimony knowing how the Good News of Christ has transformed their life, be a representation to those around them of the love of God, know the Truth that should be spoken in love and not compromised, believe that the Word of God is both inerrant and sufficient (no document, bylaws, social justice or cultural interpretation supersedes the supremacy of His Word), have a desire to see the next generations come to the saving knowledge of Christ and commitment to following His way, and like Paul says to Timothy "set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12). This person will have a track record of success, high standards of excellence — especially in musical areas, a capacity for grace, boundaries for discipline (ref. Matthew 18:5), a professional presentation, a spirit of fun and a good sense of humor (mindless puns are a plus) where the most visible thing they put on every day is a smile. A great attitude, team-player mindset, highly developed musical/worship/leader abilities and respect of Pastoral/Elder leadership will be instrumental in this role.

Description:

• have a passion for music, worship, and praising the Lord through song, and a passion for leading God's people in His praise
• be an example of Biblical living, holding His Word as the standard for life, and pursue church membership if not a member already, while supporting God's Kingdom through the extension of the local church through tithing, giving, serving, prayer, and giving your best to the Lord
• maintain a spiritual life of growing discipleship in Jesus Christ through prayer, Bible study, accountability and community
• the Worship Leader/Director will work with the Senior Pastor to plan and lead weekly Sunday morning worship services and fulfill the mission & vision of Grace Life Church through worship and media
• hold weekly rehearsals (currently Thursday evenings at 6:30pm) to develop the band and prepare songs for upcoming weeks/seasons
• be the primary leader for regular Worship Planning Team meetings
• work alongside other staff and volunteers in areas like Communications, Media, and Production to integrate videos, service flow, song selection, communion, baptisms, hosting/announcements, etc.
• be familiar with and use tools/software including Planning Center, ProPresenter, MusicStand, in-ear monitors and digital sound, DMX & lighting, with hopeful growth in areas of click/loop/stem tracks using tools like Reason, Ableton Live, LoopStation, MultiTracks, etc.
• use Planning Center to schedule volunteers and band members in advance of the weekend with songs intended for upcoming weeks
• have a dynamic platform presence, quality leadership skills, and musical ability to lead vocally while playing an instrument (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano/keys)
• attend & be involved at all required staff meetings (currently Tues. at 10:15am), and work alongside the team for strategy, communications, information/planning, etc.
• assist other leaders/staff with church-wide events as necessary (ex. Fall Festival, Church Movie Night, etc.)
• work alongside Senior Pastor to cast vision for Worship Ministries, aligning with church's overall vision/mission and identity/branding to develop and integrate a worship, band & production strategy that will help our church grow into the future
• select worship songs with a keen awareness of the importance of song theology, key, time signature & tempo, energy & transitions, and relevance to a sermon or season, using the existing Planning Center song library and adding new songs as needed
• lead and develop the worship & production team through devotionals while building and maintaining good Christian relationships through healthy communication
• work in support of the vision for worship ministry given from the Senior Pastor
• plan, rehearse, and hold any special/seasonal services decided upon by leadership/staff such as Christmas Eve Services, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise services, Holiday Concerts, etc.
• Hold at least 1-2 nights of Worship throughout the year with the band at Grace Life Church
• lead worship as-needed (not regularly expected) with Grace After School, Wednesday evening programming, Grace Students/Youth, being open to the possibility of occasional involvement with leading at Youth Group or training up a Youth Band in the future
• uphold the current Worship Band Handbook, and make edits as needed approved by the Senior Pastor
• onboard new band members as they become available, and invite and encourage participation from the growing church membership
• oversee & manage existing Worship Ministry budget, help set budgetary amounts and calendar/planning for new budget year
• Worship Leader/Director reports to the Senior Pastor

Weekly Generalized Time Expectations:

• Staff Meeting: 2 hr
• Pastor Meeting/Mentorship: 1 hr
• Sunday morning ministries: 5 hr (including pre-/post-)
• Worship Service Ministry Planning/Prep/Scheduling: 2 hr
• Worship Planning Team: 1 hr
• Stage & Production/ProPresenter set-up: 1 hr

• Weekly Rehearsals: 3 hr

• Total weekly time: 15 hr.

Compensation:

• starting pay ranging from $16.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience, musical/vocal ability & other variables

References:

• may be provided when applying, but will be expected as a later part of the hiring process

Requirements:

• must be able to pass a Level 2 background check for this position
• as a Ministry Director position, membership to Grace Life Church will be expected

TO APPLY:

• Submit all resumés to either the job posting or posting, AND send video links/references of worship leadership to Any resumé without video links may_ not be considered._

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person