Principle Function:

The principle function of the contemporary worship leader of the congregation is to plan, develop and promote the music ministry of the church to the glory of God. 

Qualifications: 

1. Reveal, by life, a true conversion experience;
2. Loves music, senses God’s calling to the music ministry, and retains the gifts and abilities to lead this congregation to rejoice in the experiences of worship and praise through music;
3. Understands the music needs and requirements of a Southern Baptist Church and can develop programs to meet these needs in a way that will glorify God;
4. Has an education and /or experience for the various aspects of this position;
5. Has a reputation of keeping confidences;
6. Must be proficient for the development and production of ProPresenter and Planning Center;
7. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a worship leaders’ position. 

Responsibilities:

The Worship Leader shall be responsible to the Pastor in the fulfillment of his services:

1. Assist the Pastor in planning worship services;
2. Prayerfully select songs and coordinate with praise teams;
3. Communicate with the media team on needs for service;
4. Ensure the music, materials, supplies, and instruments are maintained, current and accurate;
5. Coordinate the music ministry in harmony with the pastor, staff and other leaders in the church council e.g. youth and celebrate recovery leaders;
6. Coordinate the chairman of the media and worship teams to ensure all bases are covered;
7. Hold auditions for potential praise team members, and fill vacancies as they occur; 
8. Attend conferences for the music and worship related ministries as approved by the pastor;
9. Serve on committees as requested by the pastor;
10. Maintain a Christ-honoring spirit in the church office.

Working Hours:

The requirements are as dictated to accomplish the responsibilities and services of the Worship Leader, and as agreed to by the pastor.