Worship & Music Leader

The Presbyterian Church in Canada; Paris; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local church in Ontario is seeking a passionate Worship & Music Leader to shape and lead Sunday worship. The candidate will plan contemporary, band-driven worship, mentor volunteers, and develop creative worship experiences, all aimed at fostering spiritual growth within the community. Strong musical abilities and a love for church life are essential for this part-time role.

Qualifications

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A heart for building community and developing others.
• Commitment to the life of the local church and the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan worship each Sunday with a contemporary sound.
• Recruit and mentor musicians, vocalists, and worship leaders.
• Collaborate with creative team to plan worship experiences.

Skills

Strong vocal and instrumental ability

Experience leading contemporary worship

Familiarity with worship tech

Organizational and communication skills

Tools

Planning Centre

ProPresenter

Ableton

Job description

Status: Part-Time (12-15 hours/week) negotiable
Salary: $25.00-28.00/hour
Reports to: Lead Pastor

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate, musically gifted, and spiritually grounded Worship & Music Leader to shape and lead the worship life of Paris Community Church. This person will lead contemporary, band-driven worship on Sundays, build and mentor a growing team of volunteers, and help us encounter God through creative, Spirit-led worship both in-person and online. This role is essential in helping us fulfill our mission:
“To lead people to Jesus so lives are transformed and our community is impacted for good.”

Key Responsibilities

Sunday Gatherings

• Lead and plan (in partnership with the Lead Pastor) engaging, Christ-centered worship each Sunday with a contemporary, guitar-driven sound
• Select songs and create setlists through Planning Centre that align with the teaching theme and spiritual tone of each service
• Organize and lead weekly rehearsals with the worship band and vocalists
• Collaborate with tech team to ensure high-quality sound, visuals, and pre-recorded online service
• Provide lyrics and service details to tech crew in a timely manner and schedule musicians and tech team each week (Planning Centre)

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, develop, and mentor musicians, vocalists, and worship leaders
• Foster a culture of spiritual growth, musical excellence, and team unity
• Encourage team participation and create opportunities for others to lead
• Provide care and encouragement to volunteers (musicians, vocalists, tech team)

Creative & Technical Ministry

• Work with pastor and creative team to plan meaningful and innovative worship experiences
• Support the development of online worship (e.g., music recordings)
• Build and maintain a song bank for use in services and online
• Use technology confidently (e.g., Planning Center, CCLI, ProPresenter, Ableton, etc.)

Administration & Oversight

• Steward the worship ministry budget in collaboration with the Lead Pastor
• Ensure music licensing (CCLI) and required equipment are up-to-date and maintained
• Attend staff meetings and participate in #forparis events and church-wide gatherings

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Strong vocal and instrumental ability (preferably guitar-driven)
• Experience leading contemporary worship with a full band
• A heart for building community and developing others
• Familiarity with worship tech and online production
• Organizational and communication skills
• A commitment to the life of the local church and the community of Paris, Ontario

If you have a heart for worship and a desire to help others encounter Jesus through music please send a cover letter, resume and two video submissions i) one acoustic ii) one live showing you leading or participating in worship (links to previous recordings are fine) to [e-mail]