Worship Arts Leader

Position Type: Part-Time
Department: Worship & Arts
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Organization: ReBirth Cathedral of Praise
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Sundays, rehearsals, ministry meetings, special services, and other scheduled events as required

Position Summary

ReBirth Cathedral of Praise is seeking a gifted, spiritually mature, creative, and dependable Part-Time Worship Arts Leader to provide leadership for the worship and musical arts ministry of the church.

The Worship Arts Leader is responsible for cultivating worship experiences that are Christ-centered, spiritually engaging, musically excellent, culturally relevant, and consistent with the vision and ministry philosophy of ReBirth Cathedral.

This position provides leadership to vocalists, musicians, and other worship arts participants while working collaboratively with pastoral leadership, production personnel, and ministry teams to create cohesive worship experiences.

The ideal candidate combines spiritual sensitivity with musical excellence, strong leadership, preparation, creativity, and a genuine heart for people.

Essential Responsibilities

Worship Leadership

Lead congregational worship during Sunday services and other assigned worship experiences.
Work with pastoral leadership to plan worship that supports the spiritual direction and theme of each service.
Select appropriate songs and musical elements consistent with ReBirth's theology, culture, and worship identity.
Create worship environments that encourage authentic congregational participation rather than performance alone.
Demonstrate spiritual discernment and the ability to respond appropriately to pastoral direction and spontaneous moments during worship.
Introduce new music while maintaining an appropriate balance of contemporary worship, gospel, traditional, and other musical expressions consistent with the ReBirth worship experience.

Worship Team Leadership

Recruit, develop, schedule, and provide leadership to vocalists, musicians, and other worship arts participants.
Conduct effective rehearsals that are organized, productive, spiritually focused, and respectful of participants' time.
Communicate schedules, music selections, arrangements, expectations, and changes to team members in a timely manner.
Develop the musical and spiritual capacity of worship team members through coaching, feedback, and discipleship.
Cultivate a worship ministry culture characterized by preparation, humility, accountability, unity, excellence, and mutual respect.
Address performance, attendance, preparation, and team-related concerns appropriately and in coordination with ministry leadership.

Music & Service Planning

Develop weekly worship sets in collaboration with pastoral leadership.
Prepare and distribute music, lyrics, arrangements, recordings, chord charts, tracks, and other resources necessary for rehearsals and services.
Ensure songs are appropriately arranged for the available vocalists and musicians.
Maintain an organized and current worship music library.
Participate in service planning meetings as requested.
Coordinate musical transitions, special selections, altar/ministry music, offering music, and other service elements.
Remain prepared to make appropriate musical adjustments when the direction of a worship service changes.

Worship Arts Development

Help develop a distinctive worship sound and culture that reflects the identity and vision of ReBirth Cathedral.
Identify and develop emerging musical and creative talent within the congregation.
Assist with the development of choirs, praise teams, ensembles, soloists, musicians, and other worship arts expressions as the ministry grows.
Support special productions, concerts, seasonal services, conferences, community events, and other ministry initiatives as assigned.
Recommend resources, equipment, training, and other opportunities that can strengthen the Worship & Arts ministry.

Production Collaboration

Work collaboratively with audio, video, livestream, lighting, and other production personnel.
Participate in sound checks and ensure worship team members are prepared before services begin.
Communicate technical requirements to production personnel in advance whenever possible.
Maintain appropriate stage discipline and help establish professional standards for platform participants.
Assist in ensuring that both the in-person and online worship experiences reflect excellence.

Spiritual & Ministry Expectations

Because this position provides visible spiritual and ministry leadership, the Worship Arts Leader must:

Demonstrate a personal commitment to the Christian faith and the mission of ReBirth Cathedral.
Support the vision, values, doctrine, leadership, and ministry direction of ReBirth Cathedral.
Understand that worship leadership is ministry and not simply musical performance.
Demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
Maintain conduct consistent with the responsibilities of ministry leadership.
Demonstrate a commitment to prayer, personal spiritual growth, and preparation.
Foster unity and refrain from conduct that creates unnecessary division within the church or worship ministry.
Receive pastoral direction, coaching, and constructive feedback with professionalism and maturity.
Model ReBirth's commitment to being A Whosoever Ministry, treating people from all backgrounds with dignity, hospitality, and respect.

Qualifications

Required

Demonstrated experience leading worship in a church or comparable ministry setting.
Strong vocal and musical ability.
Working knowledge of contemporary worship and gospel music.
Ability to teach vocal parts and effectively lead rehearsals.
Strong understanding of worship flow, musical transitions, keys, arrangements, dynamics, and congregational worship.
Ability to lead and develop both experienced and developing musicians and vocalists.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Dependability and consistent preparation.
Ability to work effectively with pastoral leadership, staff, volunteers, musicians, and production teams.
Ability to maintain flexibility in a dynamic ministry environment.
Availability for Sunday services, rehearsals, special services, and designated ministry events.

Preferred

Formal education or training in music, worship arts, theology, or a related discipline.
Experience directing a praise team, choir, or other vocal ensemble.
Keyboard/piano proficiency.
Familiarity with worship planning and presentation software.
Experience using tracks, stems, click tracks, in-ear monitoring, or other contemporary worship technologies.
Experience developing musicians, vocalists, and volunteer worship teams.
Experience within a growing or multicultural church environment.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Worship Leadership — Ability to lead people into meaningful, Christ-centered worship.

Musical Excellence — Strong musicianship and an ear for vocal and instrumental quality.

Spiritual Sensitivity — Ability to discern and respond appropriately to the spiritual direction of a service.

Leadership — Ability to inspire, organize, develop, and hold a team accountable.

Preparation — Consistent planning and attention to detail before rehearsals and services.

Creativity — Ability to introduce fresh musical and artistic ideas while honoring the identity of ReBirth.

Collaboration — Ability to work effectively with pastoral, ministry, and production leadership.

Adaptability — Ability to respond professionally to changes in service flow, personnel, music, and ministry needs.

Emotional Maturity — Ability to receive feedback, manage conflict appropriately, and lead without creating unnecessary tension.

Excellence in Service — Commitment to providing a first-class worship experience while maintaining a servant's heart.

Schedule & Time Commitment

This is a part-time position requiring regular Sunday availability.

The Worship Arts Leader should also be available for:

Weekly rehearsals
Worship/service planning
Team communication and preparation
Staff or ministry meetings as scheduled
Special worship services
Holidays and seasonal services
Conferences, revivals, concerts, funerals, or other ministry events when assigned

The specific weekly schedule and anticipated number of hours will be established by ReBirth Cathedral based on ministry needs.

Physical & Functional Requirements

The position may require the ability to:

Stand for extended periods during rehearsals and worship services.
Sing, speak, and communicate effectively in live and amplified environments.
Operate or interact with musical and audiovisual equipment.
Occasionally lift or move equipment and materials associated with worship ministry.
Work during evenings, weekends, and special events as required by the ministry schedule.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by applicable law.

Compensation

Compensation: $65.00per Sunday

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, responsibilities, and the approved ministry budget.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit:

Employment application
Current résumé
Brief statement describing their philosophy of worship ministry
Links to video or audio examples demonstrating worship leadership
Professional and/or ministry references

Final candidates may be asked to participate in an in-person worship leadership audition, lead a rehearsal, and/or complete additional interviews.

Employment may be contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable reference checks, background screening, and other pre-employment requirements.

About ReBirth Cathedral

ReBirth Cathedral of Praise is A Whosoever Ministry and A Church for the Generations.

We are committed to creating an environment where people can encounter God, experience authentic community, discover purpose, and grow in their faith.

Our Worship & Arts ministry exists to help create transformational encounters with God through worship, music, creativity, excellence, and authentic ministry.

Use Your Gift. Lead With Purpose. Help Create the Sound of ReBirth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ReBirth Cathedral of Praise complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. As a religious organization, ReBirth Cathedral may consider religious beliefs, practices, ministry alignment, and other legally permissible qualifications in employment decisions where applicable.

This job description describes the general nature and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of every duty or responsibility. Responsibilities may be modified based on the evolving needs of the ministry.

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