Worship Leader

Southern Baptists of Texas Convention; Kemp (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Worship Leader at Southern Baptists of Texas Convention collaborates with the Senior Pastor to lead the congregation in biblically faithful worship, emphasizing congregational participation and doctrinal soundness.

Primary responsibilities include planning Sunday services, selecting hymns, organizing rehearsals, recruiting volunteers, and overseeing sound and media as needed, with a focus on Christ-centered ministry and Spirit-led praise.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of salvation and believer’s baptism.
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith.
• Musical ability (vocally strong; ability to play piano or guitar preferred).
• Strong relational and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead Sunday worship services in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
• Select doctrinally sound hymns and songs that align with the message and theology of the church.
• Lead congregational singing in a way that encourages participation, not performance.
• Recruit, train, and care for choir members, musicians, and special music participants.
• Organize and lead weekly rehearsals. (As needed)
• Oversee worship service elements such as offertory, special music, and seasonal programs.
• Provide basic oversight of sound and presentation media as needed.

Skills

Musical ability

Relational skills

Organizational skills

Pastoral collaboration

Job description

The Worship leader serves alongside the Senior Pastor to lead the congregation in Christ-centered, biblically faithful worship. This role emphasizes congregational singing, theological depth, and spiritual leadership. The Worship Leader is not merely a musician, but one who helps the church exalt Christ and respond to the preaching of God’s Word.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and lead Sunday worship services in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
• Select doctrinally sound hymns and songs that align with the message and theology of the church.
• Lead congregational singing in a way that encourages participation, not performance.
• Recruit, train, and care for choir members, musicians, and special music participants.
• Organize and lead weekly rehearsals. (As needed)
• Oversee worship service elements such as offertory, special music, and seasonal programs (e.g., Christmas, Easter).
• Provide basic oversight of sound and presentation media as needed.

Spiritual Expectations

• Maintain a growing personal walk with Christ.
• Model biblical character and servant leadership.
• Support and promote the overall vision and leadership of the church.
• Be a faithful member of the church body.*

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of salvation and believer’s baptism.
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith.
• Musical ability (vocally strong; ability to play piano or guitar preferred).
• Strong relational and organizational skills.