Worship Leader

Cooper River Baptist Church; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper River Baptist Church in North Charleston, SC, is seeking a part-time Worship Leader to plan, lead, and coordinate worship music for weekly services and special events, including youth ministry.

You will select songs, prepare arrangements, rehearse with vocalists and instrumentalists, and guide congregational singing while collaborating with pastors and tech teams to ensure services are scripturally grounded and musically cohesive.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead congregational worship.
• Strong musical abilities with proficiency in guitar or primary instrument.
• Ability to guide and direct vocalists during rehearsals and services.
• Experience in selecting suitable worship songs and resources aligned with doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly worship music for services and special events.
• Prepare musical arrangements and rehearse with vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Collaborate with pastors and technical teams to ensure worship is organized and cohesive.
• Create an engaging, inclusive worship environment for all attendees.

Skills

Worship leadership

Guitar

Vocal direction

Job description

Company Description:

Cooper River Baptist Church is a faith-based organization located at 1059 Crawford Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The church serves the local community through worship services, spiritual growth opportunities, and outreach initiatives. Team members collaborate to support the church's mission and create welcoming environments for individuals and families. Applicants joining Cooper River Baptist Church will be part of a close-knit staff dedicated to meaningful service and community engagement.

Role Description:

The Worship Leader is a part-time, on-site position based in North Charleston, SC. This role is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating worship music for weekly services and special events, including the youth ministry. Weekly tasks include selecting songs, preparing musical arrangements, rehearsing with vocalists and instrumentalists, and leading congregational singing. The Worship Leader collaborates with pastoral and technical teams to ensure worship services are organized, scripturally grounded, and musically cohesive, while fostering a worship environment that is engaging and accessible for all attendees.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in worship music leadership, including planning and leading congregational worship.
• Strong musical abilities, with proficiency in guitar or another primary instrument.
• Ability to lead and guide vocalists.
• Research skills for selecting worship songs, resources, and materials that align with the church's doctrine and culture.
• Previous experience in church worship leadership or comparable musical ministry is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pastors, staff, and volunteers, and to lead rehearsals effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including reliability for weekly services and rehearsals.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Cooper River Baptist Church and to creating inclusive, welcoming worship experiences.