Worship Leader
Classification: Part-Time, Salary
Title: Worship Leader
The primary function of the Worship Leader is to lead, manage, and coordinate the music ministry and worship of the Church. He/She will function on a part-time basis as a member of the professional ministry staff, and be an active part of The River Church. He/She will work with the Gathering Pastor and team to set the spirit and order of all the worship gatherings. The Worship Leader is responsible for training and shepherding bands and overseeing the planning and implementation of each gathering structure, including musical selection, arrangements, and production ministries.
Qualifications: The Worship Leader must possess a godly, and faithful character that exemplifies the Spirit filled walk of a child of God (1 Cor. 4:1,2; 1 Tim. 4:12). He/She must be a worshiper (Jn. 4) who senses the call of God to use his/her gifts in motivating, mobilizing, and maximizing the musical resources available in the Church. He/She should be a teacher, ministering to the musical and spiritual needs of the Body of Christ, and be capable of presenting a well rounded, balanced approach to music and the arts in public worship, including a sense that God has gifted him/her with both special and learned abilities to draw Christians to a place where they can worship Him in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24; 1 Tim. 4:13-16). He/She shall be a professionally trained musician, who has experience and appreciation for both the traditional and more contemporary forms of worship
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Worship
-Lead worship at Sunday 10:30am gathering
-Schedule Worship band
-Timeline Goal: 4 weeks ahead
-Create and work from a Master Song Set list every 16 weeks
-Develop and help disciple volunteers for worship band
-Train worship volunteers as needed for band
-Create and maintain ProPresenter songs
-Create and maintain chord charts for the band
-Maintain stage cleanliness and layout
-Oversee worship and production projects as needed to continue a push for excellence and growth in these ministries
Production
-Schedule Production volunteers
-Manage stage wiring for band each week, make changes as necessary
-Oversee and prepare ProPresenter
-Prepare Worship Lyrics (maintain style guidelines)
-Prepare Sermon background images and oversee verse loading
-Have knowledge in and troubleshoot Sunday morning Audio/Video needs
-Oversee audio and/or video recordings
Additional Job Possibilities: (additional hours)
-Assist with Worship and Production at Summer Camp
-Assist with Worship and Production for the Passion Play (Easter)
-Assist with Worship and Production for Prison Trips
-Assist with Funerals and Weddings as needed
-Assist with Worship and Production for Ministry Events as needed
Skills
The River Church is a growing, multi-location church located in Southeast Michigan. We are looking for a dynamic, creative and passionate leader to lead and care for our worship and production ministries at one of our locations. Join us as we continue to reach, gather, and grow our 9 communities for the Gospel. We have locations in multiple cities within 30 miles of Holly, Michigan.
