Music/Worship Leader

469 Speegle Road
Waco, TX 76712

Principal Function: Serves as a music leader, collaborating with the Pastor to enhance the worship experience of the congregation. This role extends beyond musical performance to include shepherding members of all ages and managing worship teams and choirs. Working Relationships: Reports to the Pastor. Salary/Time Off: This position is a contract (1099) position without benefits, with personal responsibility for all IRS reporting and payments. Salary is $175 per week. You will be given one scheduled Sunday off per quarter with pay. You will be responsible for arranging someone within the church to cover for you. Responsibilities: 1. Work closely with the Pastor to curate the weekly order of service and select both traditional and contemporary music for a blended worship service that aligns with the Pastor’s sermon. 2. Welcome the congregation (members and visitors) on Sundays, announce upcoming weekly activities, and present the Call to Worship or enlist members to do so. 3. Be responsible for selecting music for all worship events, including Sunday morning, Wednesday night, and other worship events as scheduled, including seasonal programs such as Christmas and Easter, as well as occasional funerals and weddings. 4. Recruit, train, and spiritually mentor volunteer vocalists, instrumentalists, choir members, and the tech team. 5. Organize and lead weekly rehearsals of the worship team, choirs, and other ensembles. 6. Assist the Children’s and Youth Director with all aspects associated with the music selection, rehearsal, and performance of these groups when needed. 7. Maintain a church music library. 8. Attend church staff meetings and Church Council meetings when scheduled. 9. Ensure all information for the Sunday Worship Service is available to the secretary on Wednesday of each week for preparation of the bulletin. Qualifications: 1. A personal relationship with God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. 2. Music knowledge and experience. 3. Strong vocal skills and functional skill on a primary lead instrument, such as piano or guitar. 4. Administrative capacity to schedule volunteers, manage rehearsals, and coordinate with the church’s vision and ministry. 5. 1–2 years of experience leading church worship services. 6. Ability to select songs that are musically engaging while remaining completely aligned with Baptist doctrines. 7. Working knowledge of live audio mixing, soundboards, and presentation/streaming software. 8. Ability to engage the congregation to participate in worshiping God. Part-time, 8-10 hours weekly, $175.00 per week. 1099 contract position. No college degree is required for this position.

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