Worship Director

Responsibilities: Worship Planning and Leadership Collaborate with the Pastor to plan and lead Sunday morning contemporary worship for our multi-generational congregation. Lead congregational worship with a strong, engaging presence. Ensure the order of service, lyrics, slides are prepared in advance to create a seamless worship experience. Administrative and Technical Oversight Work with the A/V team to ensure sound equipment and live-stream capabilities are prepared for each service. Manage music-related resources, such as CCLI and ProPresenter. Recommend potential A/V upgrades or technical improvements to Sunday morning worship experience. Manage the Worship Ministry Budget. Team Development Recruit, train, and rehearse with musicians, vocalists, and A/V volunteers. Schedule and lead regular mid-week rehearsals. Special Services and Events Plan and lead music for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Prayer Night). Assist with wedding and funeral music planning as directed by the Pastor. Coordinate soloists, ensembles, or seasonal programs for special events. If qualified, plan, rehearse and lead periodic hymn sing events to honor the church’s traditional choral roots. Discipleship and Church Involvement Actively participate in the life of the church, including attendance at major events such as homecomings, and business meetings. Demonstrate a commitment to worship ministry through prayer for the congregation and a spirit of collaborative, servant-hearted leadership.

Qualifications: Committed to faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Agreement with New Hope’s mission statement and doctrinal beliefs. Committed to adhering to church procedures, policies and training. College degree in related field or proven experience as a Worship Director/Leader. Skilled vocalist capable of leading while playing an instrument. Organized with experience using church management software for scheduling and service planning. Proficient in utilizing media, software, web-based applications, and A/V tech supporting modern worship ministry. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a positive, adaptable attitude. Proactive and resourceful when resolving live technical or logistics issues. Position Details and Compensation Part Time: 8-16 hours per week. Competitive compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and agreed-upon responsibilities. Full Time Option: A full-time ministerial position is available for a candidate eager to combine the Worship Director role with another ministry area matching their gifts and church needs (e.g., Community Missions/Outreach, Discipleship).