Position Description: Worship Leader (Part-Time)
Church: Braggtown Baptist Church, Durham, NC
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Status: Part-time (Approximately 15–20 hours per week)
Position Purpose
The Worship Leader will provide spiritual and musical leadership to Braggtown Baptist Church, fostering an atmosphere of "warm and welcoming" worship that is "Rooted in Relationship with Jesus." This role is designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between traditional choral roots and contemporary worship styles, growing Christ-like disciples through the gift of music.
Core Responsibilities
1. Worship Planning & Leadership
• Service Design: Collaborate weekly with the Senior Pastor to plan the Sunday morning (11:00 AM) worship service, ensuring music aligns with the sermon theme and the church’s "Kingdom mover" mission.
• Musical Style: Lead a "blended" worship experience that honors the church's history through traditional hymns and choral anthems while introducing contemporary worship songs that resonate with a multi-generational congregation.
• Platform Leadership: Lead congregational singing with a strong, engaging presence, whether from an instrument (piano/guitar) or as a vocal leader.
2. Choral & Ensemble Direction
• Adult Choir: Direct the Adult Choir, overseeing weekly rehearsals (currently Wednesday at 7:00 PM). Focus on vocal technique, part-learning, and spiritual preparation.
• Contemporary Team: Recruit, audition, and rehearse a praise team or band (vocalists and instrumentalists) to lead contemporary elements of the service.
• Special Music: Coordinate soloists, ensembles, or seasonal programs (Christmas/Easter) to enhance the
worship experience.
3. Administrative & Technical Oversight
• Long-Range Planning: Per Renewing Worship standards, maintain a 6–8 week planning horizon for choral music to ensure excellence and confidence in the choir.
• Media Coordination: Work with the media/tech team to ensure lyrics, backgrounds, and live-stream audio are prepared and synchronized with the musical selections.
• Music Library: Maintain the church’s music library and ensure compliance with CCLI and otherlicensing requirements.
4. Discipleship & Care
• Ministry of Presence: Shepherd the members of the music ministry, beginning rehearsals with prayer and short devotionals to connect the lyrics to Biblical truth.
• Recruitment: Actively seek out and develop musical talent within the congregation, including youth and children, to ensure the future of the music ministry.
Qualifications & Skills
• Spiritual Maturity: A committed follower of Jesus Christ whose life reflects the values of Braggtown Baptist.
• Musical Versatility: Proficiency in directing a traditional choir (reading choral scores, conducting) and leading a contemporary band (understanding chord charts and modern arrangements).
• Education/Experience: Degree in Music, Worship Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience in a local church setting) is preferred.
• Collaborative Spirit: A "team player" who can work closely with the Senior Pastor and other staff to achieve a unified vision for worship.
Weekly Time Commitment (Estimated 15–20 Hours)
• Sunday Services: 4 hours (Sound check, rehearsal, and service).
• Wednesday Rehearsals: 3 hours (Prep and Choir rehearsal).
• Planning & Prep: 5–7 hours (Music selection, coordinating with Pastor, administrative tasks).
• Personal Practice/Development: 3–6 hours (Practicing music, discipleship/meetings).
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