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Job Title: Part-Time Worship Leader
Reports To: Senior Pastor, Church Deacons, Personnel Committee
Compensation: $15,000 annually
Position Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia, is seeking a spiritually grounded and musically gifted Part-Time Worship Leader to lead and coordinate music for Sunday worship services. The ideal candidate will thoughtfully blend traditional hymns and contemporary worship music to lead meaningful, engaging, and Christ-centered worship music. This individual will work collaboratively with church leadership and musicians to support the overall mission and vision of the church.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead music for weekly Sunday worship services
  • Select music that integrates both traditional and contemporary styles
  • Coordinate and lead one weekly rehearsal
  • Recruit, encourage, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists
  • Collaborate with the Pastor to align music with sermon themes.
  • Provide musical leadership for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.) as agreed upon
  • Maintain music resources, equipment, and licensing compliance

Qualifications

  • A growing Christian faith and lifestyle consistent with the church’s values
  • Demonstrated experience leading worship in a church setting
  • Ability to blend traditional hymns with contemporary worship music in a cohesive manner
  • Vocal proficiency and instrumental ability (piano and/or guitar preferred)
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor, staff, and volunteers

Time Commitment

  • Sunday morning worship service
  • One weekly rehearsal
  • Preparation and planning time (estimated total commitment: approximately 8–10 hours per week)

Compensation

  • $15,000 annually, commensurate with experience
  • Paid on a bi-weekly or monthly basis (to be determined)

 

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