Modern Worship Leader - Dunwoody UMC

North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunwoody United Methodist Church (DUMC) in the Atlanta area is seeking a dynamic worship leader to guide our Modern Worship service and allied ministries. The ideal candidate will plan music, lead the band, and engage the congregation through song and storytelling.

This role reports to the Senior Pastor, develops paid and volunteer musicians, collaborates with clergy, and uses ProPresenter and streaming tools to create a captivating, spiritually rich service.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of worship-leading or praise-band experience.
• Plan music for the modern worship service and coordinate MultiTracks.
• Recruit, contract, coach and schedule musicians weekly and for specials.
• Lead the congregation through song with engaging storytelling.
• Collaborate with clergy and staff to craft a spiritually rich service.
• Coordinate digital media, slide presentations, copyrights, and streaming.

Responsibilities

• Plan and arrange music for the modern worship service.
• Recruit and coach vocalists and musicians for weekly and special services.
• Lead and engage the congregation through music and storytelling.
• Collaborate with DUMC clergy and staff to produce the service.
• Coordinate ProPresenter use, streaming, and copyright compliance.

Skills

Vocal ability

Guitar/Keys

Leadership

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Tools

ProPresenter

Streaming platforms

Digital projection software

Job description

Dunwoody United Methodist Church (DUMC) is seeking a dynamic worship leader to join our team. DUMC is a vibrant and growing congregation on the north side of Atlanta. We average 1,100 people in worship across three services, and offer robust ministries for kids, students, and adults. While one of the largest United Methodist congregations in north Georgia, DUMC is a community church, in a suburb that can feel like a small town.Our growth has been driven by significant investments in our kids and youth ministry, that along with our sports & leisure offerings, have led us to grow with young families. We are known for moving music, programming that serves our neighbors, and the embrace of our special needs community. Our vision is to lead with the love of Christ and to welcome all to strengthen ourselves, our neighbors, and our neighborhoods—and you’ll find this on display in our ministries.

Our Modern Worship Service is at 9:00AM and meets in our Fellowship Hall, a space with room for 600. Our Sanctuary (capacity 1,100) has also been redesigned to support Modern Worship should we need that in the future. We seek an experienced musician and/or vocalist who shares our vision, seeks to grow, and believes that worship can reorient people's lives and help them carry Christ with them throughout the week. This position reports to our Senior Pastor, is responsible for developing paid and volunteer band members and vocalists and has a seat on our extended leadership team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Plan music for the modern worship service to include selecting, arranging, managing MultiTracks, and distributing music to band members and vocalists
• Recruit, contract, recommend and coach qualified musicians to perform weekly and for special services
• Be a natural leader who can foster community and engage the congregation through song, storytelling and sharing of the gospel in a compelling and energetic style
• Collaborate with DUMC clergy and staff to produce a captivating and spiritually rich Modern Service
• Be proficient in digital and media coordination to include slide presentations, use of ProPresenter and church planning software, managing copyrights and streaming compliance
• Support the vision of DUMC to lead with the love of Christ and welcome all

Qualifications and Proficiencies

• Musical Proficiency: Strong vocal ability and instrumental proficiency (typically acoustic/electric guitar or keyboard/piano)
• Theological Alignment: Understanding of United Methodist theology, mission, and pastoral collaboration.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with live sound systems, stage lighting, digital projection software, and streaming platforms.
• Interpersonal Strengths: Proven ability to work well with volunteers of varying skill levels, maintainconfidentiality, and exercise servant-leadership.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of prior worship-leading or praise-band experience preferred

Contact: Kimberly Cook