Worship Leader

West End Baptist Church; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

West End Baptist Church is seeking a Worship Leader (Choir-Based, Blended Worship) to provide musical leadership for a part-time role. You will direct the church choir, rehearse weekly, and blend traditional hymns with contemporary worship to serve a multi-generational congregation.

You will plan worship music in partnership with the Senior Pastor, coordinate musicians and tech volunteers, and lead congregational singing during services.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with church beliefs.
• Musical training or demonstrated experience in choral direction and worship leadership is recommended but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers of varying musical skill levels.
• Appreciation for both traditional and contemporary worship styles; strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead music for regular worship services in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
• Direct and develop the church choir, including weekly rehearsals and preparation for services.
• Select biblically sound and theologically appropriate music that supports sermon themes and the church's worship philosophy.
• Lead congregational singing and provide musical leadership during worship services.
• Blend traditional hymns with both modern and classic contemporary worship music for a multi-generational congregation.
• Coordinate instrumentalists and accompanists as needed.
• Oversee the volunteer tech team including recruitment, training, and use of equipment.
• Plan and lead music for special services (Christmas, Easter, revivals, special programs).
• Recruit, train, and encourage choir members and other music volunteers.
• Maintain music resources and assist with basic planning of music-related logistics.
• Participate in staff meetings and service planning as requested.
• Attend and support most church-wide gatherings and functions when able, even when not leading them.

Skills

Choral direction

Volunteer coordination

Worship leadership

Organization

Job description

Worship Leader (Choir-Based, Blended Worship)

Job Description, Part-Time

Position Type: Part-Time
Reports To: Senior Pastor

Purpose

To provide musical leadership for the church through a choir-based music ministry that supports congregational worship by blending traditional hymns and contemporary worship music in a unified, Christ-centered manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and lead music for regular worship services in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
• Direct and develop the church choir, including weekly rehearsals and preparation for services.
• Select biblically sound and theologically appropriate music that supports sermon themes and the church's worship philosophy.
• Lead congregational singing and provide musical leadership during worship services.
• Blend traditional hymns with both modern and classic (20 years ago) contemporary worship music in a way that serves a multi-generational congregation.
• Coordinate instrumentalists and accompanists as needed.
• Oversee the volunteer tech team to include recruitment, training, and use of equipment.
• Plan and lead music for special services (e.g., Christmas, Easter, revivals, special programs).
• Recruit, train, and encourage choir members and other music volunteers.
• Maintain music resources and assist with basic planning of music-related logistics.
• Participate in staff meetings and service planning as requested.
• Attend and support most church-wide gatherings and functions when able, even when not leading them.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with the church's beliefs.
• Musical training or demonstrated experience in choral direction and worship leadership is recommended but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers of varying musical skill levels.
• Appreciation for both traditional and contemporary worship styles.
  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.