Worship Ministry Leader

OSCAR; Tendring; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Frinton Free Church seeks a Worship Ministry Leader to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership for the worshipping life of the church. Working with the AV Ministry Leader, you will cultivate a Christ-centered environment and develop a healthy worship team.

The role involves shaping worship culture, overseeing musical expression, mentoring volunteers, and coordinating services and events. A mature faith and collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a mature Christian aligned with Frinton Free Church vision
• GCSEs in English and Maths; ideally A Levels in music
• IT literate; comfortable with Planning Centre & Church Suite

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral leadership within the worship ministry.
• Recruit, support and develop musicians and worship team members; mentor emerging leaders.
• Plan Sunday services in collaboration with church leadership; manage rotas and rehearsals.
• Work with the AV Ministry Leader to ensure a seamless worship experience; contribute to church events.

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Worship leadership

Team development

Musical proficiency (guitar/keyboard)

Mentoring

Education

GCSE English & Maths

A Levels in music

IT literacy (Microsoft Office, Planning Centre & Church Suite)

Tools

Planning Centre

Church Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Title: Worship Ministry Leader

Location: Frinton Free Church, Essex

Reports to: Ministers and Elders

Works closely with: Worship Team, AV Ministry Leader, Church Leadership Team

Hours: Part time (3 days per week) Salary: £17k-£19k

We are open to this role being full time - please talk to us about this

Frinton Free Church is a community alive with faith and led by the Holy Spirit on the Essex coast. Webelieve in making every moment count to see lives transformed by Jesus and are rooted in the truth ofthe Gospel and a passion for Jesus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mature Christian to shape and develop worship within a churchcommunity. The Worship Ministry Leader will provide spiritual, pastoral, and practical leadership tothe worshipping life of Frinton Free Church. Working with the AV Ministry Leader, they will helpcultivate a Christ-centred environment that enables the whole church family to encounter God. Thisrole brings together three key areas: spiritual leadership, team development, and musical oversight,with emphasis on culture shaping and people development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Spiritual and Pastoral Leadership Foster a prayerful, Spirit-led culture within the worship ministry.Pastor and disciple worship team members in their faith and spiritual growth.Work with the Ministers and Elders to discern and steward the spiritual direction of thechurch.Model authentic, Christ-centred worship and a heart for God’s presence.
2. Recruit, support, and develop musicians and worship team members.Identify and mentor emerging worship leaders.Build a healthy, unified, and creative team culture.Encourage participation from across the church, including less experienced members.Strengthen relationships within the team and across the wider church.
3. Lead worship regularly in Sunday services.Plan services in collaboration with church leadership.Organise rotas, rehearsals, and team schedules.Provide musical direction for worship, ensuring cohesion and sensitivity to the Spirit.Oversee the development of the church’s musical expression in worship.
4. Work closely with the AV Ministry Leader to ensure a seamless worship experience.Engage with the wider leadership team in church strategy and vision.Support and encourage other aspects of creative worship within the life of the church.Oversee worship at other church events/ services (weddings, funerals, Easter & Christmas)

Person Specification

Key Qualities

• A heart for God’s presence and the spiritual growth of the church.
• A servant-hearted leader who prioritises people over performance.
• Creative, adaptable, and open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
• Committed to unity within the church body.
• A flexibility to the days & hours of work.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above in English & Maths
• Ideally A Levels (or equivalent) preferably in music.
• IT literate (e.g., Microsoft Office, Planning Centre & Church Suite)
• Be up to date with latest safeguarding guidelines

Essential Qualities

• A committed and growing follower of Jesus Christ who faithfully practices spiritual disciplinesand models a Christ-centred lifestyle.
• In agreement with the vision, values, and teaching of Frinton Free Church.
• Spiritually mature, with a demonstrated ability to lead others in worship and prayer.
• Proficiency in singing and a principal instrument (guitar/keyboard).
• Solid musical understanding (formal training or strong intuitive ability).
• Strong leadership, relational, and communication skills.
• Experience in building, leading, and pastoring volunteer teams.
• Experience or aptitude in mentoring and developing others.
• Collaborative approach to ministry and teamwork.
• Good understanding of how worship bands function.