Worship Leader (part-time)

Crossroads Bible Fellowship; Ridgeland (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossroads Bible Fellowship in Rochester, NY, seeks a part-time worship leader to enhance Sunday worship with both contemporary and traditional music, guiding volunteer musicians and coordinating musicians.

This role leads music on Sundays, mentors a team, oversees the tech group for media and livestream, and ensures lyrics align with doctrinal teaching and sermon topics, reporting to the elders.

Qualifications

• Born-again believer in Christ exhibiting depth of character and commitment to the Lord.
• Strong lead vocalist.
• Strong relationship skills with individuals and teams.
• Full agreement with Crossroad’s Mission, Vision, and Foundational Doctrine statement.
• Willingness to become a member of Crossroads.

Responsibilities

• Lead music approximately 3 Sundays per month.
• Mentor and encourage a team of volunteer musicians.
• Manage the music scheduling calendar.
• Hold music practice sessions.
• Oversee tech team responsible for in-house media production and livestream.
• Ensure song lyrics align with doctrinal teaching and sermon topics.
• Be accountable to the church elders.

Skills

Lead vocalist

People skills

Team leadership

Tools

Planning Center

Pro Presenter

VMIX

Job description

Crossroads Bible Fellowship (cbfchurch.org), a welcoming non-denominational church committed to biblically based preaching, discipleship, and Christ-centered worship, seeks to fill a part-time position estimated at 10-12 hours per week. The goal of this leader is to support and enhance the Sunday morning worship experience through the leading of both contemporary and traditional music, such that God is glorified by the sincere worship of His saints.

Role and responsibilities

• Lead music approximately 3 Sundays per month
• Lead, mentor, and encourage a team of volunteer musicians
• Manage the music scheduling calendar
• Hold music practice sessions
• Oversee tech team responsible for in-house media production and livestream
• Ensure song lyrics are consistent with sound Biblical teaching, in agreement with our doctrinal statement, and aligned to sermon topics
• Be accountable to the church elders

Required Qualifications

• Born-again believer in Christ exhibiting depth of character and commitment to the Lord
• Strong lead vocalist
• Strong relationship skills with individuals and teams
• Full agreement with Crossroad’s Mission, Vision, and Foundational Doctrine statement
• Lives in Rochester, NY area

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency on acoustic guitar or keyboard
• Prior experience in worship ministry at an established church
• Familiarity with tools such as Planning Center, Pro Presenter, and VMIX
• High level of initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm
• Willingness to become a member of Crossroads

Pay Range

This is a part-time hourly position with a pay rate of $20–25 per hour, commensurate with experience.