Campus Chapel Band Worship Leader & Music Mentor

Johnson School of Business; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

McMurry University in Abilene, TX is seeking a Chapel Band Worship Leader for a part-time, 6-8 hours/week, 10-month contract (mid-August through mid-May). The role provides musical and spiritual leadership for Chapel services and collaborates with university chaplains and student musicians.

Reporting to the Director of Religious & Spiritual Life, you will coordinate rehearsals, plan worship music, prepare chord charts and lyrics, and oversee sound system setup and teardown, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in worship leading and music ministry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively mentor and collaborate with students.
• Ability to organize and lead rehearsals efficiently.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive worship environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & Lead Weekly Chapel Band Rehearsal, lead student musicians and develop leadership.
• Plan & Lead Worship Music for Weekly Chapel Services (Tuesdays, 11am–12pm).
• Administrative support: distribute chord charts, input song selections, prepare lyric slides, manage instruments and equipment.

Skills

Worship leading

Music ministry

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Adaptability

Education

Some college hours

Tools

Song Select

Planning Center Services

ProPresenter

Job description

McMurry University in Abilene, TX is seeking a Chapel Band Worship Leader for a part-time, 6-8 hours/week, 10-month contract (mid-August through mid-May). The role provides musical and spiritual leadership for Chapel services and collaborates with university chaplains and student musicians.

Reporting to the Director of Religious & Spiritual Life, you will coordinate rehearsals, plan worship music, prepare chord charts and lyrics, and oversee sound system setup and teardown, while mentoring