What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRAISE BAND WORSHIP LEADER position at Calvary Presbyterian Church?
PRAISE BAND WORSHIP LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – PC(USA)
January 21, 2025
TITLE: PRAISE BAND WORSHIP LEADER for THE GATHERING, (Contemporary worship service).
(2.0 hours each week (worship warmup), one 2-hour rehearsal per month)
This is a part-time paid position
I. GENERAL SUMMARY
The Praise Band Worship Team Leader is responsible for leading the contemporary music ministry of Calvary Presbyterian Church in order to proclaim the message of God’s love in Jesus Christ. He/she is responsible for direction of Praise Band during “The Gathering”. This is a new worship service and the Worship Team Leader will have input on format, length and other elements of the service. Worship Leader would have 3 years of experience leading praise worship and band, play guitar or other instrument, and have experience working with and encouraging other musicians to create spirit-led, inspired praise worship.
II. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Worship Team Leader reports to and works cooperatively with the pastors on music selection and format of the worship service. The Worship Team Leader is the director of the Praise Band and is in charge of all aspects of the music presentations. The pianist, singers, other musicians, and the sound system technician take direction from him/her.
III. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORSHIP TEAM LEADER
A. Worship Team Leader Responsibilities
1. Selects music for the contemporary worship services after receiving sermon topics and
scripture texts from the pastors. Creates lyric slides for each song in ProPresenter
software to send to sound technician ahead of the service.
2. Email music selections to the pastors and praise band team members one to two months
in advance of all services.
3. Rehearses the Praise Band before each service.
4. Directs the Praise Band at “The Gathering” worship service.
5. Directs “The Gathering” sound technician in conjunction with audio support of
musicians.
6. Conducts regular rehearsals of the Band at the church.
7. Encourages Praise Band members by giving them opportunities to grow their talents
within the band.
8. Recruits and encourages new people to join the Praise Band.
Along with a resume, please submit a link to a video showing you leading worship.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $1,500.00 - $1,666.00 per month
Expected hours: 4 – 6 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,500 - $1,666