Worship Director Gospel Hope Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks a Worship Leader to cultivate Christ-centered worship that aligns with the church’s mission. This role involves leading congregational worship, mentoring worship team members, and collaborating with church leadership to design theologically sound and engaging services.

The ideal candidate will have strong musical abilities, a heart for pastoral ministry, and a commitment to fostering a diverse worship environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape the worship culture and engage the community in vibrant, unified worship.

Qualifications

• Strong musical abilities and experience leading worship.
• Experience in training and mentoring team members.
• Understanding of multi-cultural worship practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer musicians.
• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care.
• Lead rehearsals that emphasize musical and spiritual development.
• Collaborate with ministry staff in service planning.
• Manage worship-related budgets and resources.
• Oversee song libraries and service flow.

Job description

Position Summary

The Worship Leader is responsible for cultivating Christ-centered, Spirit-led worship that supports the mission and vision of the church. This role leads the congregation in musical worship, develops and disciples worship team members, and collaborates with pastoral leadership to create worship gatherings that are theologically sound, culturally engaging, and spiritually formative. In a broader sense, the Worship Leader helps steward the worship life of the church by shaping a culture that values authenticity, unity, and spiritual depth. For these reasons, this position is well-suited for someone who senses a call to pastoral ministry and desires to grow in shepherding, leadership, and spiritual oversight within the life of the local church.

This role also calls for a willingness and the wisdom to engage a diverse, multicultural congregation—honoring different backgrounds, expressions, and traditions while drawing the church together in a shared, Christ-centered worship experience. Through prayerful leadership and creative vision, this role invites the church to respond to God with a unified reverence and joy, as well as humility and dependence, helping people engage in worship not only as a moment within a service, but as an ongoing rhythm that shapes the life of the community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, and shepherd volunteer musicians and vocalists
• Provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and discipleship to worship team members
• Lead regular rehearsals that prioritize both musical excellence and spiritual formation
• Collaborate closely with pastors and ministry staff in service planning and creative direction
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and planning meetings
• Oversee worship-related budgets, equipment, and resources
• Manage song libraries, charts, Planning Center (or similar tools), and service flow