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Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Tustin is launching a new worship service and is seeking a worship leader who will provide direction and leadership for the music in our weekly gatherings. Our goal is to develop a worship service that connects with and blesses unchurched people in our local community. Currently we are holding monthly preview services, which are scheduled for July 7 and August 4. Our official launch service will be on Sep 8, 2019.
Our worship leader will partner with our pastors to oversee and coordinate all of the musical elements of the weekly worship services, including sound set up, song selection, development of a worship band, and rehearsals. Were looking for someone who loves worship and can draw people into the presence of God. Were also looking for a team player who values real community and is ready to invest in this new venture.
Responsibilities:
Participate in and lead worship for the launch team, which meets weekly to design and develop our new worship service
Plan, arrange and lead the worship music for Sunday worship services
Select songs for Sunday worship services, coordinating with the pastor as necessary
Recruit new musicians and singers into the worship band as needed
Direct the worship band, by leading it during the Sunday worship service, conducting rehearsals, and coordinating musicians and singers for each week.
Work with AV/tech crew to oversee the set-up and tear-down of sound equipment before and after each service.
Qualifications:
Mature Christian with a strong personal faith
Demonstrated commitment to the mission and vision of Aldersgate UMC
Professional-level singing voice
Demonstrated strong musical leadership preferably through guitar and/or piano
Previous experience as worship leader is preferred
Experience Requirements
Prior worship band experience required
Background in vocal and instrumental music is required
Knowledge of church worship music recommended
10 hrs/week
