Worship Director

Worship Director River of Life Baptist Church – Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Worship Director serves River of Life Baptist Church by providing spiritual, musical, and
administrative leadership to the church’s worship ministries. This individual will cultivate a
Christ-centered culture of worship, lead the congregation in meaningful corporate worship,
develop volunteer musicians and vocalists, and support the church’s overall ministry mission.
Because River of Life Baptist Church is a growing congregation of approximately 200 people
with only one full-time pastor, this role also includes selected supportive ministry responsibilities
to strengthen the church’s overall health and effectiveness.

Ministry Philosophy

• Glorify God through biblically faithful worship.
• Lead people to engage with Christ rather than merely attend a musical performance.
• Foster unity within the church through worship and discipleship.
• Develop and shepherd volunteers as worshipers first and musicians second.
• Support the mission, vision, and leadership of River of Life Baptist Church.

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Planning and Leadership

• Plan and lead weekly worship services in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
• Select songs that are biblically sound, congregationally accessible, and aligned with the sermon theme and church vision.
• Lead worship during Sunday morning services and special services throughout the year.
• Coordinate service elements including music, transitions, Scripture readings, prayer, and other worship components.
• Introduce new songs thoughtfully while maintaining a healthy balance of familiar congregational favorites.

Praise Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Lead weekly rehearsals that are spiritually encouraging, organized, and productive.
• Build a healthy team culture marked by excellence, humility, servant leadership, and discipleship.
• Provide coaching and encouragement for team members’ spiritual and musical growth.
• Manage worship team scheduling through Planning Center or similar software.

Choir Ministry

• Direct and oversee the church choir.
• Plan and rehearse monthly choir presentations.
• Coordinate choir selections that support the worship ministry and church calendar.
• Recruit and encourage participation from choir members.
• Organize additional choir opportunities for Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions.

Worship Administration

• Maintain worship ministry schedules, music resources, and planning systems.
• Coordinate worship-related technology and volunteer teams as needed.
• Manage worship ministry budget and equipment recommendations.
• Ensure all worship materials are prepared and communicated in advance.

Supportive Church Ministry Responsibilities

• Assisting with pastoral care and member follow-up as appropriate.
• Participating in church events, outreach efforts, and ministry initiatives.
• Supporting volunteer recruitment and leadership development.
• Assisting with service planning for holidays and special church events.
• Providing occasional administrative support related to church communication and ministry coordination.
• Being present and engaged in the overall life of the church.

Qualifications

Spiritual Qualifications

• A growing and vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates Christian character consistent with biblical leadership.
• Agreement with River of Life Baptist Church’s statement of faith and ministry philosophy. We adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Commitment to active participation in the life and ministry of the church.
• A servant-hearted attitude and teachable spirit.

Ministry Qualifications

• Proven experience leading congregational worship.
• Ability to lead vocally and instrumentally (guitar, piano, or similar instrument preferred).
• Experience working with volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Ability to direct or coordinate a choir ministry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal theological or musical training.
• Experience in church ministry beyond worship leadership.
• Familiarity with Planning Center, ProPresenter, and church worship technology.
• Experience serving in a multi-generational church environment.

Expectations

• Be a visible and positive spiritual leader within the congregation.
• Maintain a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards.
• Support the leadership and vision of the Senior Pastor and the church.
• Pursue excellence while remembering that worship is about leading people to Christ, not performance.
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a growing church environment.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• The congregation participates actively and joyfully in worship.
• The Praise Team is spiritually healthy, growing, and well-organized.
• The monthly choir ministry is vibrant and meaningful.
• New volunteers are being developed and equipped.
• Worship services are prepared, unified, and Christ-centered.
• The Senior Pastor is effectively supported in the church’s overall ministry.
• The church experiences a growing culture of worship, discipleship, and service.

“Lead worshipers, not performances. Build disciples, not just musicians.”