Worship Minister

Parkway Church; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway Church in Pearland, TX seeks a Worship Minister to lead the congregation in authentic worship, blending musical direction with media creation and volunteer development. As part of the Leadership Team, you will collaborate to fulfill the church's vision and mission, serving as a shepherd to volunteers and students.

The role emphasizes spiritual maturity, relational leadership, and a commitment to equipping everyday believers to make disciples who make disciples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with proven worship leadership experience.
• Strong vocal ability and instrumental proficiency for leading congregational worship.
• Experience reading music, arranging, and charting for a band.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship services and plan creative, biblically sound worship experiences.
• Disciple and shepherd volunteers across worship and tech teams.
• Develop student worship through mentoring and team-building.
• Oversee audio, visual, and video production including lighting, video content, and presentation software.

Skills

Vocalist

Instrumentalist (guitar/keys)

Music theory reading

Band charting

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Premiere Pro

Final Cut

ProPresenter

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Worship Minister oversees Parkway's Worship and Audio/Video Ministries, leading the congregation into authentic, God-honoring worship. Functioning as a minister first and musician second, this role combines musical direction, media creation, and volunteer development with a deep shepherd's heart for the congregation and the next generation. As part of the Leadership Team, the Worship Minister collaborates with ministry leads to carry out the overall vision and mission of the church.

About Pearland and Parkway

Pearland is a rapidly growing suburb just south of downtown Houston, filled with diverse families, young professionals, and commuters looking for community. With thousands of new residents moving into the area, the local mission field is constantly expanding.

Parkway Church & The OpportunityParkway Church averages around 350 in Sunday attendance. We are dedicated to biblical teaching, intentional community, and living out the Great Commission.

We view our church not as a destination, but as a launching pad for the Gospel. The real opportunity at Parkway is to see the Lord work through our church family to reach Pearland and the surrounding community and transform lives by equipping everyday believers to make disciples who make disciples.

For a Worship Minister, this means:

• Worship as Discipleship:Using music, Scripture, and media not just to lead a Sunday service, but to anchor people in truth so they can share it throughout the week.
• Equipping Disciples:Discipling and mentoring volunteer musicians, tech team members, and student praise teams so they grow spiritually and pass that faith on to others.
• Relational Mission:Leveraging a 350-person church environment to form deep, personal connections that encourage believers to actively impact their neighborhoods, workplaces, and families for Christ.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Worship Leadership & Service Planning:Partner with the Lead Pastor to plan, coordinate, and lead creative, biblically sound worship services that engage the congregation and encourage spiritual growth.
• Pastoral Care & Shepherding:Shepherd volunteers across all worship and tech teams, discipling them spiritually as well as growing their technical/musical skills.Cultivate authentic relationships with the broader church family.
• Student Worship Development:Work directly with the Student & Family Pastor to launch, equip, and mentor aStudent Praise Team.
• Audio, Visual & Video Production:Oversee live sound mixing, stage lighting, and visual presentation systems. Equip team members in shooting, editing, and producing creative video content (e.g., sermon intros, ministry highlights, testimony videos, social media clips) to communicate the church's vision.
• Volunteer Recruitment & Team Building:Recruit, train, schedule, and empower volunteer vocalists, instrumentalists, sound engineers, and media operators.
• Stewardship & Gear Maintenance:Oversee the annual worship and tech budget. Maintain, troubleshoot, and steward all musical instruments, sound systems, cameras, and media equipment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Spiritual & Personal Qualifications

• Shepherd's Heart:Motivated by a love for God's people; prioritizes building up team members over putting on a performance.
• Spiritual Maturity:Demonstrates a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ through daily spiritual disciplines (Scripture study, prayer, fasting) and lives a life "above reproach".
• Relational & Teachable:Values teamwork, open communication, and high emotional health.Self-motivated, resourceful, and well-ordered in personal life.
• Alignment:Fully supports Parkway's core beliefs, values, and leadership strategy.

Professional & Technical Qualifications

• Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree preferred;proven track record of leading congregational worship and developing volunteer teams.
• Musical Proficiency:Strong vocalist and instrumentalist (guitar or keys preferred); proficient in reading music, understanding arrangements, and charting for a band.
• Video & Media Creation:Practical experience with non-linear video editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.) and modern presentation software (e.g., ProPresenter).
• Audio Engineering:Sound knowledge of live audio mixing, digital consoles, monitor mixes, and stage setup.

TIME COMMITMENT & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hours:Full-time (40+ hours per week, including weekends, Sunday services, and evening rehearsals/meetings). Staff ministers lead by example, serving side-by-side with volunteers who generously give their time outside of work weeks.
• Environment:Works in both an office and sanctuary setting within a close-knit, collaborative staff team.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to meet the evolving needs of the church.