Worship Leader

Nazareth Baptist Church; Rainsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Nazareth Baptist Church in Rainsville, Alabama, is seeking a Worship Leader to guide our established music and worship team and to coach volunteers.

This part-time, bi-vocational role works closely with our Senior Pastor to encourage Spirit-led, doctrinally sound congregational worship, blending traditional hymns, gospel, and contemporary music.

The position requires reliable leadership, clear communication, and a heart to serve families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a spiritually mature Christian who aligns with our doctrine and can lead congregational singing, rehearse musicians, and coach volunteers.
• Choir-directing experience is preferred but not required; church members can support a willing learner with demonstrated potential.

Responsibilities

• Select doctrinally sound music and coach singers and instrumentalists for worship.
• Lead adult choir and worship-team rehearsals, developing musical ability, teamwork, and spiritual growth.
• Give clear direction and timely service plans to media and sound volunteers. Volunteers prepare lyric slides, manage the livestream, run sound, and set up the stage and microphones.
• Plan and lead music for Easter, Christmas, VBS and other agreed special services.
• Communicate schedules and music in advance and maintain the church’s music resources.

Skills

Leadership

Choir directing

Vocal coaching

Rehearsals

Music planning

Live sound

Livestream

Team coaching

Communication

Tools

Livestream software

PA system

Sound board

Job description

Worship Leader

Nazareth Baptist Church | Part-time, bi-vocational

Rainsville, Alabama

Nazareth Baptist Church in Rainsville, Alabama, is seeking a Worship Leader to lead and coach our established music and worship team. We value prayer, Spirit led worship, and serving families and our community. This part-time leader will work closely with our Senior Pastor to encourage Christ-centered congregational worship.

Our worship blends traditional hymns, gospel, and contemporary music that is doctrinally sound and suited to congregational singing. We have a 20-30-member adult choir, a strong and varied group of singers, and musicians on piano, organ, drums, bass, and guitar.

The role

• Select doctrinally sound music and coach singers and instrumentalists for worship.
• Lead adult choir and worship-team rehearsals, developing musical ability, teamwork, and spiritual growth.
• Give clear direction and timely service plans to media and sound volunteers. Volunteers prepare lyric slides, manage the livestream, run sound, and set up the stage and microphones.
• Plan and lead music for Easter, Christmas, VBS and other agreed special services.
• Communicate schedules and music in advance and maintain the church’s music resources.

The person

We seek a spiritually mature Christian who agrees with our doctrine and brings humility, dependability, good communication, and a teachable spirit. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead congregational singing, rehearse musicians, and coach volunteers.

Choir-directing experience is preferred but not required; church members can support a willing learner with demonstrated potential.

Schedule

Sunday worship begins at 10:00 a.m. Sunday rehearsal must finish by 9:00 a.m. so participants can attend Sunday school from 9:00-10:00. Choir practice begins Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The role also includes weekly preparation and seasonal programs, with planning that recognizes its bi-vocational nature.