Summary
The Contemporary Service Worship Leader is responsible for planning, preparing, and managing the intergenerational, musical component of the weekly contemporary worship service. They will lead the worship team/band and the congregation, proclaiming the Gospel through authentic worship at Friedens (Peace) Lutheran Church. This position partners with the Pastor and the Church Administrator.
 

Responsibilities

• Direct/lead Contemporary worship services which consists of 1 to 2 opening songs, an offertory selection, a communion selection, and a closing song. This format can change as needed.

• Prepare music for Contemporary Services: select music specific to the day’s texts, coordinating content with the Pastor and Administrator, preparing lyric PowerPoint presentations as needed.

• Organize Worship musicians and vocalists:  select and mentor band/praise members as needed; lead rehearsals; coach vocalists and instrumentalists.

• Participate in other worship opportunities (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.) to include Church Holidays and Traditional or combined services.

• Bear witness to the principal tenets of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

• Articulate a vision: stay abreast of contemporary worship songs and trends, regularly forward specific, measurable, realistic growth tactics that align with Friedens’ strategic vision.
   

Qualifications and Experience

• Eagerness to share the Gospel and a heart for witnessing to/reflecting the love and light of Christ.

• Demonstrated musicianship, with a genuine appreciation for contemporary music.

• 5+ years’ experience Leading Contemporary Christian Worship - leading vocally or playing an instrument with preference given to someone who can do both.

• Ability to coach/teach others: vocally (voice coaching, teaching modulation, harmonies, etc.), in musicianship (group interaction and dynamics, tempo, modulation, etc.), and with stage presence.

• Ability to organize and communicate the planning, preparing, and leading of worship services.

• Demonstrated experience leading, organizing, and/or directing others. Preference given to worship team leaders.
   

Requirements

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification.

• Two references (one that attests to musicianship, and one non-family character reference).

• Auditioning in-person and/or through the submission of a taped performance.

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Please submit application materials to Friedens Lutheran Church Office, attn:  Jennifer Leonard, Administrative Assistant, 717-866-4910, 301 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067.