Worship Leader

Community Bible Church San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Bible Church San Antonio seeks a dedicated Worship Leader to guide weekend services at CBC's Central campus, equip volunteers, and contribute to original songwriting. You will collaborate with staff and production teams to shape worship experiences that honor CBC's mission.

The role requires 2–3 years of worship leadership in a multisite or large church setting, a relevant degree, and a heart for mentorship of emerging leaders as CBC expands to new campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, ministry training, and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2–3 years of worship leadership experience in a church or ministry setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in vocal leadership and/or instrumental performance.
• Experience recruiting, training, coaching, and developing volunteer teams and emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship at CBC's Central campus during gatherings and events.
• Co-lead weekend services, student/college gatherings, and special events; serve as instrumentalist as needed.
• Develop and maintain volunteer pipelines; onboard, train, and disciple volunteers.
• Collaborate with CBC staff to guide volunteers through auditions and onboarding.
• Participate in planning meetings for services and recording projects; craft thoughtful worship sets and new ideas for ministry systems.

Skills

Creative collaboration

Volunteer development

Worship leadership

Songwriting input

Education

Bachelor's degree in Worship Ministry, Music, Biblical Studies, or related field

2–3 years worship leadership experience

Experience recruiting and coaching volunteers

Job description

Job Summary

This role exists to support CBC's worship ministry by leading worship in gatherings, equipping and developing volunteers, contributing to original songwriting, and strengthening the creative capacity of the staff team.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serve as a worship leader at CBC's Central (broadcast) campus
• Leading or co-leading assigned gatherings including weekend services, student and college gatherings, monthly staff worship meetings, and special events. May also serve as an instrumentalist as needed.
• Occasional travel for conferences and camps is expected. This role also serves as a developmental track toward a satellite campus worship leader position as openings arise.
• Build and maintain an intentional volunteer pipeline by onboarding, training, and discipling All-Stars.
• Create development opportunities that help volunteers grow in their gifts and prepare future leaders for campus expansion.
• Collaborate with the Central Campus team to guide volunteers through the audition and onboarding process.
• Support approved candidates with initial and ongoing coaching and development.
• Participate in planning and creative meetings for weekend services, special events, and recording projects.
• This includes developing thoughtful worship sets, contributing creatively to gatherings, and generating new ideas for discipleship, team development, and ministry systems.

Competencies

• Creative collaboration with CBC staff
• Discipleship and development of worship leaders and volunteers
• Excellence in worship leadership across gatherings
• Creative input in arrangements and songwriting

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position with an expected 40-hour work week. Seasonal demands (Christmas, Easter, etc.) may require additional hours, with comp time and schedule adjustments provided outside of extenuating circumstances. The role includes nights and weekends for gatherings, as well as regular office hours throughout the week.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and lead worship for extended periods during rehearsals, services, and events.
• Ability to sing and/or play a musical instrument proficiently for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and congregation members in individual and group settings.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move equipment, instruments, and supplies up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight for conferences, camps, and ministry-related events.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and additional hours during seasonal ministry demands and special events.
• Ability to operate computers, ministry software, and audio/visual technology in an office and worship environment.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Worship Ministry, Music, Biblical Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, ministry training, and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience leading worship in a church or ministry setting, preferably within a multisite or large-church environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in vocal leadership and/or instrumental performance.
• Experience recruiting, training, coaching, and developing volunteer teams and emerging leaders.
• Proven ability to plan and lead worship gatherings with excellence, including collaboration with production, creative, and ministry teams.
• Experience contributing to songwriting, musical arrangements, or other creative worship initiatives preferred.
• Strong understanding of worship ministry philosophy, team development, and discipleship practices.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, maintain organization, and adapt in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Demonstrated alignment with the mission, values, and beliefs of CBC and a commitment to fostering spiritual growth through worship ministry.

Work Environment

Duties are performed in a variety of settings to include, outside, office and technical settings where the work and general environment may be fast-paced and hectic at times. Therefore, it is essential that the employee can effectively handle the normal anxieties associated with the job and manage multiple projects in a service-oriented environment. Environmental noise levels are minimal.

Other Duties

• Must exemplify The CBC Way of Honor, Hospitality, Hustle, High Capacity, and Humility
• Must be willing to work weekends and occasional special events
• CBC Member, genuine desire to serve God and the Church
• Must live a life beyond reproach 1 Timothy 3
• Maintain daily disciplines of Bible study and prayer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.