Worship Leader; Pastor

Job Mission

To lead the church in creating attractive, memorable worship experiences that connect people to the Gospel both in-person and online.

We believe that the message of the Gospel deserves a presentation as compelling as the truth it carries. Situated in the heart of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast—a vibrant, desirable region that draws people from all walks of life—we find ourselves in an area ripe for harvest. Our church is driven by a profound desire to reach our area and beyond through an attractive, innovative, and deeply memorable approach to ministry.

We aren’t simply looking for a coordinator; we are seeking a visionary leader who possesses a drive for excellence in worship and the strategic intuition to market that experience to those outside our walls. Our mission is to bridge the gap between faith and modern culture, creating a welcoming place for the unchurched that replaces traditional barriers with genuine connection.

This role is pivotal to our future, serving as a key piece for how we engage our community and invite them into a life-changing encounter with the Lord.

The Worship Leader will serve as a primary catalyst for church growth by overseeing the strategy and execution of all large-group worship environments. You will lead a dynamic Experience Team consisting of worship, audio, and video volunteers, ensuring that technology and talent are used to their highest potential. Should the Biblical qualifications be met, this position will be a Pastoral role.

This position is a Full-Time salary role. We plan to present a competitive total compensation package which will be dependent upon several factors such as experience, education, talent, and ability. Primarily, we are looking for the person who is talented, has a heart for great worship, wants to reach the world with the truth of the Gospel, and is the right fit for our awesome staff team leading a growing church.

The #1 focus of the role will be to lead the worship of the church and to continually work to create an excellent in-person and online worship experience. The secondary function of the role will be highly staff collaborative and dependent upon the vision and goals of the church.

The style of worship we are aiming for is God honoring, vibrant, and relative. The base of which you will have to build from in this role is a praise team with keys, drums, bass, guitars, strings, and vocalists.

The church office hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm. The general working week of our ministry staff is Sunday – Thursday with availability to be flexible in their schedule as needed. In this role you will set your own schedule according to the needs of your ministry leadership. Included in that schedule will be things such as Sunday worship leadership, weekly staff meeting, regular collaborative office hours for planning and growth, praise team practices, individual musical or vocal work sessions, a/v team meetings, personal spiritual development and accountability, and protected personal time.

• Worship Strategy & Design: Create and implement a comprehensive strategy for excellent worship experiences. This includes managing the worship order and overseeing all audio-visual aspects, including music, video, and engagement elements.
• Virtual & Digital Reach: Design and deploy a unique experience specifically for online participants. You will use the website, app, and social media platforms as virtual resources to extend the Gospel message globally.
• Team Multiplication: Build a sustainable culture by recruiting, training, encouraging, and empowering a high-capacity team of volunteers.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee equipment enhancements and renovations for both physical and online environments to ensure the church stays effective in an ever-changing technological landscape.
• Collaborative Planning: Work alongside senior leadership and staff to develop a long-term plan for multiplication and expansion beyond the current physical setting.

• Proven Talent: A track record of leading worship with competent musical talent and a dynamic stage presence.
• Leadership Ability: Strong people skills with the ability to lead, develop, and manage a team. A large part of this job will also be to train, equip, and deploy others to lead worship as well.
• Technical Literacy: In-depth knowledge of audio-visual equipment, online streaming, and digital engagement (and/or the willingness to learn and improve through self-motivated education).
• Adaptability: Intuition to pivot in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to grow with new technology.
• Team Player: One who thrives in a staff-driven, collaborative environment.

Compensation package range $60k – $80k negotiable and commensurate with experience, education, etc.