Worship Director Lighthouse Community Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lighthouse Community Church in Richland, WA is seeking a Part-time Worship Director to guide our congregational worship and shepherd the worship and tech ministry teams. The role emphasizes biblically faithful, musically accessible worship that honors God.

You will plan weekly gatherings, recruit and train volunteers, lead rehearsals, and coordinate AVL operations, ensuring clear communication and alignment with sermon direction and church theology.

Qualifications

• Experience leading worship with multiple teams and services.
• Familiarity with planning/production tools (Planning Center or similar).
• Gospel-centered, teachable, and strong character for church leadership.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Worship leadership

Team leadership

Pastoral alignment

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

Lighthouse Community Church
Richland, WA
https://lighthousetricities.com/

Role Summary

Lighthouse Church is seeking a Part-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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading worship with multiple teams and/or services.
• Experience providing direction to A/V or production teams (without the expectation to run tech).
• Familiarity with Planning Center or similar worship/production planning tools.

Character & Theology

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