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Plan and lead worship services, overseeing music, liturgy, and production to foster congregational worship. Recruit, train, and shepherd worship and tech teams; coordinate special services; manage budgets and resources; and collaborate with clergy to align services with the church’s vision.
- • Identify and recruit musicians, vocalists, and production volunteers.
- • Audition, train, and supervise worship team members and tech staff.
- • Plan weekly service orders in coordination with pastoral staff and sermon themes.
- • Select songs and liturgy that fit theological standards and congregational context.
- • Arrange music, prepare charts and tracks, and schedule rehearsals.
- • Implement service plans by scheduling volunteers, booking musicians, and managing administrative details.
- • Lead worship services and coach emerging worship leaders.
- • Evaluate congregational engagement and feedback to refine worship practices.
- • Collaborate with pastors and ministry leaders to set worship goals and increase participation.
- • Schedule and produce special services, such as holidays, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- • Coordinate audio, video, lighting, and livestream requirements with production teams.
- • Communicate and publicize worship initiatives through bulletins, newsletters, and digital channels.
- • Develop and manage the worship budget; analyze costs and resource needs.
- • Maintain music libraries, song databases, and equipment inventories.
- • Manage music licensing and copyright compliance (e.g., CCLI).
- • Attend workshops or conferences to stay current with worship practices and technology.
- • Source and distribute resources, such as songbooks, devotionals, or training materials, for team development.
- • Participate in denominational or community worship events to build partnerships and share resources.
- • Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance for worship and production volunteers.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
