Worship Leader

New Wine; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

New Wine is seeking a passionate Worship Leader to lead and advance the musical worship ministry within the church. This role involves collaboration with the Vicar and team members to ensure the ministry runs smoothly and vibrantly.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage the church family through heartfelt worship, be an encouragement to team members, and help cultivate leadership within the worship team. A strong faith and commitment to personal spiritual disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about seeing the church family engage in heartfelt and authentic musical worship.
• An encourager who cares for others; prayerful, humble, and willing to learn.
• Ability to build and work creatively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and advance the musical worship ministry.
• Oversee and develop teams, allowing others to grow in leadership.
• Work with the Vicar and others to ensure day-to-day ministry operations.

Skills

Passionate about musical worship

Teamwork and collaboration

Encouragement and care for others

Flexibility

Leadership development

Job description

Overview

A new, specialised role to lead, develop, and advance our musical worship ministry at associated areas. This role will in part replace the previous Youth & Worship Leader role. The Worship Leader will work with the Vicar and other team members to develop all areas of this ministry, be the key person responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the ministry, and ensure our worship team is given every opportunity to grow. The successful applicant will play a significant role in shaping our worship ministry across all aspects of church life.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeing the church family engage in heartfelt and authentic musical worship. They will be an encourager who cares for others, be prayerful, humble, and willing to learn professionally and personally. The role requires someone who can build and work creatively in teams, building trust whilst contributing constructively. They must be flexible and able to see their role within the wider mission and ministry of the church. We expect them to offer their own ideas, skills, and experience. Their faith in Jesus should be demonstrated through lifestyle and appropriate spiritual disciplines, including daily prayer and personal Bible study. We would expect the successful candidate to oversee and develop teams, allowing others to grow in leadership and build skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate about seeing the church family engage in heartfelt and authentic musical worship.
• An encourager who cares for others; prayerful, humble, and willing to learn professionally and personally.
• Ability to build and work creatively in teams, building trust while contributing constructively.
• Flexible and able to see their role within the wider mission and ministry of the church.
• Demonstrated faith in Jesus through lifestyle and spiritual disciplines such as daily prayer and personal Bible study.
• Experience overseeing and developing teams, allowing others to grow in leadership and build skills.