Prosper United Methodist Church: Part-Time Modern Worship Leader

Position Type:

Part-time, Sunday mornings and flexible weekly hours
Organization:

Prosper United Methodist Church (PUMC)

Location:

Prosper, Texas

Reports to:

Senior Pastor

Preferred Experience:

3–5 years in a related field

Position Overview

Prosper United Methodist Church (PUMC) is seeking a dynamic and engaging Modern Worship Leader to help launch our new Modern Worship service and lead in worship in a modern/contemporary music style. This individual will play a vital role in living out our vision through music leadership, planning, and meaningful relationships. The ideal candidate is a skilled musician and worship leader with a passion for worship and the ability to inspire both spiritual and musical growth in our musicians and congregation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in building the Modern Worship congregation for a new service launch through community events, outreach, and relational ministry
• Serve on the launch team to strategize, plan, and execute the new service launch
• Plan and lead the musical portions of worship for the new 9:30 Modern Worship Service
• Participate in planning and facilitation of seasonal worship services including (but not limited to) Christmas Eve, Holy Week, etc.
• Curate and shepherd worshipful and musical moments for the congregation to encounter God
• Recruit new members for, rehearse, develop, and direct the new Modern Worship Band and direct a weekly mid-week evening rehearsal
• Cultivate a culture of musical enjoyment and excellence within the Modern Worship Band
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor and other worship adjacent ministries for thoughtful worship facilitation
• Coordinate with Director of Communications to ensure worship slides are accurately prepared
• Lead Sunday evening Youth Worship once per month and help develop youth worship culture
• Partner with other ministry areas as requested throughout the year for participation in ministry crossover events

Ideal Qualifications

• Spiritual maturity in personal Christian faith with respect for Wesleyan/United Methodist theology and traditions
• Bachelor’s degree in Worship Arts, Music Education, Conducting, Music Performance, or related experience
• 3–5 years of experience leading worship
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and develop musicians
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency on piano, guitar, or another accompanying instrument
• Strong singer and engaging stage presence, high-level musicianship
• Experience in a variety of musical styles
• Experience with AV technology and multitracks