Part-Time Worship Leader

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, GA, seeks a Part-Time Worship Leader to plan and lead weekly Sunday worship, blending traditional hymns with contemporary worship, and collaborate with church leadership and musicians to support the church's mission.

The role requires vocal and instrumental ability (piano/guitar), strong leadership, and experience leading worship in a church setting, with a commitment of 8–10 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Growing Christian faith aligned with church values.
• Experience leading worship in a church setting.
• Ability to blend traditional hymns with contemporary styles.
• Vocal and instrumental ability (piano/guitar preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Collaborate with pastor, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead music for weekly Sunday worship services.
• Select music that integrates traditional and contemporary styles.
• Coordinate and lead one weekly rehearsal.
• Recruit, encourage, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Collaborate with the Pastor to align music with sermon themes.
• Provide musical leadership for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Easter).
• Maintain music resources, equipment, and licensing compliance.

Skills

Worship leadership

Vocal proficiency

Piano/guitar

Team collaboration

Church experience

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title

Part-Time Worship Leader

Reports To

Senior Pastor, Church Deacons, Personnel Committee

Compensation

$15,000 annually

Position Type

Part-Time

Position Summary

East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia, is seeking a spiritually grounded and musically gifted Part-Time Worship Leader to lead and coordinate music for Sunday worship services. The ideal candidate will thoughtfully blend traditional hymns and contemporary worship music to lead meaningful, engaging, and Christ-centered worship music. This individual will work collaboratively with church leadership and musicians to support the overall mission and vision of the church.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead music for weekly Sunday worship services
• Select music that integrates both traditional and contemporary styles
• Coordinate and lead one weekly rehearsal
• Recruit, encourage, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists
• Collaborate with the Pastor to align music with sermon themes.
• Provide musical leadership for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.) as agreed upon
• Maintain music resources, equipment, and licensing compliance

Qualifications

• A growing Christian faith and lifestyle consistent with the church’s values
• Demonstrated experience leading worship in a church setting
• Ability to blend traditional hymns with contemporary worship music in a cohesive manner
• Vocal proficiency and instrumental ability (piano and/or guitar preferred)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor, staff, and volunteers

Time Commitment

• Sunday morning worship service
• One weekly rehearsal
• Preparation and planning time (estimated total commitment: approximately 8-10 hours per week)

Compensation

• $15,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Paid on a bi-weekly or monthly basis (to be determined)