Worship Leader Southside Baptist CHurch

Worship Leader

Reports to:

Senior Pastor

Employment status:
Full-Time / exempt

Leads the congregation in worship and provides musical support for services and special events.

• Be a born‑again follower of Jesus for at least 5 years.
• Cultivates a consistent time with the Lord in Bible study and prayer.
• Be theologically and doctrinally aligned with Southern Baptist beliefs and practice.
• Be a team player and work in unity and coordination with the church staff.
• Have good people skills.
• Display integrity and live “above reproach” in life and community.

• Lead worship during services and special events.
• Recruit, schedule, and mentor worship team volunteers.
• Recruit, schedule, and mentor all instrumentalists.
• Develop church musicians through coaching and rehearsals.
• Plan weekly music set with Senior Pastor.
• Maintain and update software used for presentation in worship services (lyrics, announcements, sermon notes, etc.).
• Organize choir rehearsals and development.
• Responsible for maintenance and servicing of music and sound equipment.
• Work with Technical Team to ensure consistent and high‑quality sound during worship.
• Collaborate with Technical Team to recruit, train, and rotate volunteers to promote excellence in worship services.
• Invest in the next generation through education and ministries designed to promote worship in college, youth, and kids’ ministries.
• Manage departmental budget.
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor to ensure music aligns with church mission.
• Partner with other local worship leaders for special events and combined worship services.
• Gather and implement volunteer feedback.
• Assist church staff in pastoral care of the congregation (weddings, funerals, sick visitation, etc.).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience leading worship in a church setting.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Experience using worship‑based technology and tools.

• College degree in related field.
• Seminary degree from a Southern Baptist school is not required but preferred.
• Practical experience of at least 5 years.
• Ordination preferred but not required.