Worship Leader

Sagebrush Church; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagebrush Church in Albuquerque, NM, invites a Worship Leader to guide our Riverside campus worship experiences with musical excellence and spiritual leadership.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong vocal and instrumental talents, plus the ability to coach volunteers and connect quickly with worshippers. This role supports campus ministry and community outreach while aligning with our Christ-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Strong on-stage leadership coupled with a Christ-centered lifestyle.
• 3–5 years of Worship Leader experience.
• Exceptional vocal talent and instrument ability.
• Familiarity with Ableton Live, ProPresenter and Planning Center Online.

Responsibilities

• Use on-stage leadership to craft a consistent, engaging worship experience.
• Build and develop a community of musicians, including recruiting volunteers.
• Be passionate about Sagebrush's mission: to know Christ and make Christ known.
• Provide ongoing care to campus musicians, sharing worship updates and training.
• Engage with campus ministry and contribute outreach ideas.

Skills

On-stage leadership

Vocal talent

Instrument skills

Team coaching

Community building

Musical versatility

Tools

Ableton Live

ProPresenter

Planning Center Online

Job description

Are you an experienced Worship Leader ready to take the next step in your career? Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Sagebrush Worship Team! We are seeking someone with exceptional skills who is comfortable leading weekend services from our largest location, Riverside.

For this position, you will need to have excellent on-stage leadership, both musically and spiritually. We are seeking someone with exceptional vocal and strong instrumental abilities who is comfortable performing across a wide variety of genres.

Responsibilities

• Use strong on-stage leadership to facilitate a consistent and engaging worship experience.
• Build, maintain, and develop a community of musicians, including recruiting volunteers.
• Be passionate about the mission of Sagebrush: to know Christ and make Christ known.
• Follow up and provide ongoing care to a team of campus musicians, providing worship updates, community initiatives, and training.
• Be active in the campus ministry and share your ideas for bringing people together through outreach, community events, and social activities.
  

Qualifications

• A dynamic and growing relationship with Christ, and enjoy a Jesus-focused way of life.
• At least 3 - 5 years of Worship Leader experience.
• Exceptionally strong vocal talent.
• Ability to play a musical instrument.
• Natural ability to connect quickly and encourage people to worship together.
• Ability to coach musicians and lead a band in a live performance environment.
• Experience with the following software: AbletonLive, ProPresenter, and Planning Center Online.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Music education is a plus, but not required.
  

About Us

Sagebrush is a multisite church with multiple community locations based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a thriving online community. Sagebrush remains culturally relevant and Biblically pure. We offer a casual environment where people can experience contemporary worship and engage with one another through the teaching of the Bible.

Knowing Christ and making Him known is at the heart of Sagebrush Church's mission. We're a team of fully devoted followers of Christ who are driven by the goal of reaching one more for Jesus. Our beliefs and core values are the driving factors for what we do as a team.

Good to Know

During the selection process, Sagebrush Church's practice is to provide preference to those who attend a weekly service and align with the Staff Covenant, Church Values, and Beliefs.

Come Work With Us

At Sagebrush, we truly care about our staff's well-being. We understand that staying well allows us to care for others and advance the mission. Benefits and eligibility vary by role, and eligible team members receive support for their physical, mental, spiritual, and financial well-being.

We are committed to personal, professional, and spiritual growth. We offer training, development resources, and opportunities to grow while furthering our mission: to know Christ and to make Christ known.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sagebrush Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, or national origin. Discrimination based upon any of these factors is inconsistent with our church values and not tolerated. The church does, however, reserve the right to employ persons who have a Christian background and a philosophy of ministry and who, in the opinion of the church, have a work history and lifestyle which is consistent with the Scriptural principles the church embraces.