Modern Worship Leader

First United Methodist Church - Waxahachie; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

First United Methodist Church - Waxahachie seeks a part-time Modern Worship Leader to plan, prepare, rehearse, and recruit volunteers for the weekly Modern Worship service. You will lead Sundays with energy, develop youth volunteers for slides, sound, and music, and rehearse midweek with musicians to ensure a unified worship experience.

The role requires coordinating with the Modern Worship Committee and church staff, utilizing Planning Center and Canva, and maintaining a vibrant, engaging

Qualifications

• Experience as a member of a modern worship team and/or leading a praise band preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with technology including computers, sound equipment, and other devices for worship.
• Strong vocal ability is a must; keyboard/guitar proficiency a plus.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and direct a volunteer team for worship services.
• Experience working with youth volunteers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead a weekly Modern Worship service.
• Recruit and equip volunteers for musicians, hospitality, ushers, readers, and tech crew.
• Conduct weekly rehearsals with musicians for Sunday Worship.
• Develop engaging slide presentations for the service and church news.
• Collaborate with the worship team to ensure a consistent worship message.

Skills

Vocal ability

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Youth outreach

Tech proficiency

Volunteer recruitment

Instrument skills

Tools

Planning Center

Canva

Job description

Position: Modern Worship Leader

Reports to: Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, SPRC

Advisory and Volunteer Group: Modern Worship Committee

Job Status and Hours: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt (generally 15 hrs/Week)

Function:

This position is responsible for planning, preparation, rehearsal, and volunteer recruitment to conduct a weekly Modern Worship service. The scope of preparation includes planning for each service, recruitment of volunteers, rehearsal for musicians, and leading the Sunday Morning service with excitement and energy. Must be able to relate with and develop youth-aged volunteers who assist with slides, sound, and some musical involvement. Current rehearsal times are held on Wednesday evenings, and services are conducted on Sunday Mornings. Additional services are subject to special seasons in the life of the Church, including but not limited to Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas Eve.

Specific Area Job Responsibilities Include:

• Utilising Planning Center, Canva, and other programs to plan for worship each week within the scope of any given worship series.
• Working alongside the greater worship team to collaborate whenever necessary but in all things ensure a consistent message is offered across all worship services.
• Recruiting and equipping volunteers to serve as musicians, hospitality, ushers, scripture readers, and tech crew.
• Conducting a weekly rehearsal with musicians to prepare for Sunday Morning Worship services.
• Leading worship with an engaging and exciting presence that encourages attendees to participate in the worship experience.
• Developing slide presentations each week that communicate the contents of the worship service while also communicating the broader news within the congregation.
• Remaining flexible when unexpected situations arise during worship services.
• Providing training, direction, and constructive feedback to volunteers.
• Creating opportunities for volunteers of all ages to participate in the modern worship service, allowing for growth in the confidence, leadership, and teamwork of the volunteers.
• Communicating with volunteers regarding practice schedules, rehearsals, and setting expectations.
• Working with sound and video volunteers to address needs for services well in advance.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a member of a modern worship team and/or leading a praise band is preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work with provided technology including computers, sound equipment, and other devices necessary for worship
• Strong vocal ability is a must, and instrumental proficiency on keyboard and/or guitar is a plus
• Ability to recruit, develop, and direct a volunteer team to assist with hospitality, ushers, scripture readers, and other necessary elements for the worship service
• Experience working with youth volunteers is a plus
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change