Worship Director

Westminster Theological Seminary; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Other benefits as per church policy

Job summary

Lighthouse Church in Richland, WA is seeking a Full-Time Worship Director. The role is pivotal in guiding Christ-centered, congregational worship aligned with the church's mission to mature disciples of Jesus.

The ideal candidate will lead planning for weekly services, shepherd worship and tech teams, and ensure that all ministries reflect Biblical faithfulness while fostering a vibrant worship environment.

Qualifications

• Deep love for the local church and a passion for worship.
• Theologically grounded with strong convictions on essential doctrines.
• Experience in leading congregational worship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor on church vision.
• Plan and lead weekly worship services.
• Select and prepare music for congregation participation.
• Recruit and train volunteer musicians.
• Lead weekly rehearsal preparations.

Skills

Leadership in worship ministry

Musical preparation and arrangement

Volunteer recruitment and training

Communication skills

Job description

Role Summary

Lighthouse Church is seeking a Full-Time Worship Director to guide our church in Christ-centered, congregational worship. This role is central to our mission of making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18–20).

The Worship Director will shepherd and develop our worship and tech ministry teams, planning weekly gatherings that are Biblically faithful, musically accessible, and focused on glorifying God rather than performance. We are looking for someone with a deep love for the local church, a passion for worship ministry, and a creative spirit that is both innovative and theologically grounded.

Job Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and staff to support the church’s vision and discipleship goals.
2. Plan and lead weekly worship services aligned with sermon direction and church theology.
3. Select, arrange, and prepare music that encourages meaningful congregational participation.
4. Recruit, schedule, train, lead, and shepherd volunteer musicians and vocalists.
5. Lead weekly rehearsals and prepare teams for Sunday services.
6. Provide clear leadership and direction for the AVL (Audio/Video/Lighting) team.
7. Communicate schedules, setlists, and expectations clearly and consistently.
8. Help plan and support special services, events, and church-wide gatherings as needed.

Character & Theology

1. Gospel-centered, humble, and teachable.
2. Meets the biblical character qualifications for church leadership (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1).
3. Demonstrates a healthy home life and faithfulness in marriage and family leadership.
4. Theologically aligned with Lighthouse Church and affirms our Statement of Faith.
5. Holds strong convictions on essential doctrines while showing charity on secondary issues.

Hours & Compensation

1. Employment Status: Full-time
2. Compensation: Based on experience and local financial trends
3. Benefits: Includes paid time off (PTO), holidays, and other benefits as per church policy.