Worship Director Full Time

Worship Director River of Life Baptist Church – Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Worship Director serves River of Life Baptist Church by providing spiritual, musical, and
administrative leadership to the church’s worship ministries. This individual will cultivate a
Christ-centered culture of worship, lead the congregation in meaningful corporate worship,
develop volunteer musicians and vocalists, and support the church’s overall ministry mission.
Because River of Life Baptist Church is a growing congregation of approximately 200 people
with only one full-time pastor, this role also includes selected supportive ministry responsibilities
to strengthen the church’s overall health and effectiveness.

Ministry Philosophy

The Worship Director will seek to:
 Glorify God through biblically faithful worship.
 Lead people to engage with Christ rather than merely attend a musical performance.
 Foster unity within the church through worship and discipleship.
 Develop and shepherd volunteers as worshipers first and musicians second.
 Support the mission, vision, and leadership of River of Life Baptist Church.

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Planning and Leadership
 Plan and lead weekly worship services in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
 Select songs that are biblically sound, congregationally accessible, and aligned with the
sermon theme and church vision.
 Lead worship during Sunday morning services and special services throughout the year.
 Coordinate service elements including music, transitions, Scripture readings, prayer, and
other worship components.
 Introduce new songs thoughtfully while maintaining a healthy balance of familiar
congregational favorites.

Praise Team Leadership
 Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
 Lead weekly rehearsals that are spiritually encouraging, organized, and productive.

 Build a healthy team culture marked by excellence, humility, servant leadership, and
discipleship.
 Provide coaching and encouragement for team members’ spiritual and musical growth.
 Manage worship team scheduling through Planning Center or similar software.

Choir Ministry
 Direct and oversee the church choir.
 Plan and rehearse monthly choir presentations.
 Coordinate choir selections that support the worship ministry and church calendar.
 Recruit and encourage participation from choir members.
 Organize additional choir opportunities for Christmas, Easter, and other special
occasions.

Worship Administration
 Maintain worship ministry schedules, music resources, and planning systems.
 Coordinate worship-related technology and volunteer teams as needed.
 Manage worship ministry budget and equipment recommendations.
 Ensure all worship materials are prepared and communicated in advance.

Supportive Church Ministry Responsibilities

Because River of Life Baptist Church operates with a lean staff structure, the Worship Director
will assist the Senior Pastor in selected ministry areas, including:
 Assisting with pastoral care and member follow-up as appropriate.
 Participating in church events, outreach efforts, and ministry initiatives.
 Supporting volunteer recruitment and leadership development.
 Assisting with service planning for holidays and special church events.
 Providing occasional administrative support related to church communication and
ministry coordination.
 Being present and engaged in the overall life of the church.
These responsibilities will be balanced appropriately with the primary worship leadership duties.

Qualifications

Spiritual Qualifications
 A growing and vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
 Demonstrates Christian character consistent with biblical leadership.
 Agreement with River of Life Baptist Church’s statement of faith and ministry
philosophy. We adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
 Commitment to active participation in the life and ministry of the church.
 A servant-hearted attitude and teachable spirit.

Ministry Qualifications
 Proven experience leading congregational worship.
 Ability to lead vocally and instrumentally (guitar, piano, or similar instrument preferred).
 Experience working with volunteer musicians and vocalists.
 Ability to direct or coordinate a choir ministry.
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 Organizational and planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
 Formal theological or musical training.
 Experience in church ministry beyond worship leadership.
 Familiarity with Planning Center, ProPresenter, and church worship technology.
 Experience serving in a multi-generational church environment.

Expectations

The Worship Director will:
 Be a visible and positive spiritual leader within the congregation.
 Maintain a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards.
 Support the leadership and vision of the Senior Pastor and the church.
 Pursue excellence while remembering that worship is about leading people to Christ, not
performance.
 Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a growing church environment.

Success in This Role Looks Like
 The congregation participates actively and joyfully in worship.
 The Praise Team is spiritually healthy, growing, and well-organized.
 The monthly choir ministry is vibrant and meaningful.
 New volunteers are being developed and equipped.
 Worship services are prepared, unified, and Christ-centered.
 The Senior Pastor is effectively supported in the church's overall ministry.
 The church experiences a growing culture of worship, discipleship, and service.

“Lead worshipers, not performances. Build disciples, not just musicians.”

Interested Applicants
 Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected] by September 30, 2026.
 For questions concerning the position please contact Pastor Michael Borton at 910-231-9060 cell.