Modern Worship Leader

Worship Leader; Waxahachie, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie is seeking a Modern Worship Leader to plan, prepare, rehearse, and recruit volunteers for a weekly Modern Worship service. You will lead the Sunday morning service with energy, develop youth volunteers who assist with slides, sound, and musical involvement, and coordinate with the worship team and tech volunteers.

Current rehearsal times are Wednesday evenings; services are on Sunday mornings; additional services occur during Lent, Easter, Advent, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience with a modern worship team or leading a praise band.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with technology including computers and sound equipment.
• Strong vocal ability; keyboard and/or guitar proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to recruit, develop and direct a volunteer team for the worship service.
• Experience working with youth volunteers is a plus.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Plan worship weekly using Planning Center, Canva, and related tools.
• Collaborate with worship team to ensure consistent message across services.
• Recruit and equip volunteers as musicians, hospitality, ushers, readers, and tech crew.
• Conduct weekly rehearsal with musicians for Sunday worship.
• Lead worship with engaging presence to invite participation.
• Create weekly slide presentations for worship content and church news.
• Remain flexible when unexpected situations arise during services.
• Provide training, direction, and feedback to volunteers.
• Create opportunities for volunteers of all ages to grow in leadership and teamwork.
• Communicate practice schedules and expectations with volunteers.
• Coordinate with sound and video volunteers to address needs ahead of time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Tech proficiency

Vocal ability

Keyboard

Guitar

Volunteer recruitment

Youth ministry

Flexibility

Tools

Planning Center

Canva

Job description

First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie

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:

• Utilizing Planning Center, Canva, and other programs to plan for worship each week within the scope of any given worship series.
• Work 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