Associate Worship Leader

Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Worship Pastor
Works Closely With: Technical Director, Service Producer, Worship Ministry Associate, Student Ministry Staff, and Worship Ministry Volunteers
Work Schedule: Typically Sunday–Thursday, with some exceptions for rehearsals, special events, and seasonal services

Position Summary

The Associate Worship Leader exists to help people discover and deepen a saving relationship with Jesus by leading Band-led worship services and developing worshipers, musicians, and student leaders who serve the church with biblical conviction, musical skill, spiritual maturity, and Christlike humility.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an emerging worship leader who is eager to grow under the mentorship and direction of the Worship Pastor while taking meaningful responsibility for Band-led worship services, volunteer development, and student worship development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Band-Led Worship Services

• Serve as the primary platform leader for Band-led worship services.

• Select songs and shape the service arc in alignment with the Worship Pastor’s vision and direction.

• Lead, schedule, and rehearse the band, vocal team, and volunteers serving in Band-led services.

• Ensure song, theme, and philosophical alignment between Band-led and Choir/Orchestra-led services.

• Model spiritually mature, musically prepared, and pastorally sensitive platform leadership.

2. Provide Administrative & Organizational Support

• Support the Worship Pastor through scheduling, planning, communication, preparation, and follow-through.

• Assist with Planning Center organization and service details.

• Help coordinate volunteer communication and ministry calendars.

• Assist with music preparation and rehearsal planning.

• Contribute to the overall organization, health, and effectiveness of the Worship Ministry.

3. Create & Oversee a Student Worship Development Program

• Develop a clear strategy for identifying, encouraging, training, and discipling young musicians and worship leaders among students.

• Partner with Student Ministry leaders to create opportunities for students to grow in worship leadership.

• Teach students the biblical purpose of worship, the heart of servant leadership, and the value of serving the local church.

• Provide musical training, coaching, and development opportunities for student vocalists and instrumentalists.

• Recruit and equip qualified adult volunteers to assist with student worship development.

4. Recruit, Train & Develop Worship Ministry Volunteers

• Help identify and develop new vocalists, instrumentalists, worship leaders, and ministry volunteers.

• Assist with auditions, onboarding, training, and coaching.

• Provide ongoing encouragement, development, and care for worship ministry volunteers.

• Help create a culture where volunteers are equipped to serve with excellence, humility, and joy.

5. Strengthen Alignment Across the Worship Ministry

• Work collaboratively with the Worship Pastor, Technical Director, Service Producer, Worship Ministry Associate, Student Ministry staff, and Worship Ministry volunteers.

• Reinforce the vision of one Worship Ministry with multiple expressions.

• Help protect and strengthen the health, relationships, doctrine, mission, and values of FBC Cumming.

• Contribute to a unified worship ministry culture centered on Jesus, biblical truth, servant leadership, and excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• This is an ideal first full-time ministry role for an emerging worship leader. Recent college/university graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

• Candidates currently serving in a similar capacity at another church are also welcome to apply; significant full-time ministry experience is not required.

• A degree or near-completion of a degree in music, worship studies, or a related field is preferred.

• Demonstrated musical ability, particularly vocal skill, with the capacity to grow into full platform leadership under the direction of the Worship Pastor.

• Spiritual maturity, integrity, and emotional health consistent with pastoral ministry.

• A sound, biblically grounded understanding of worship.

• A teachable spirit and eagerness to learn and grow under the mentorship of the Worship Pastor.

• Strong communication skills, both on and off the platform.

• A genuine desire to develop others and help people use their gifts to serve the local church.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Loves Jesus and the local church.

• Leads with humility, authenticity, and biblical conviction.

• Is musically capable and committed to continued growth.

• Communicates clearly and works well with a team.

• Is teachable, dependable, organized, and relational.

• Has a heart for developing both people and musicians.

• Is passionate about investing in students and emerging worship leaders.

• Understands that worship ministry is ultimately about helping people encounter and respond to God—not simply producing a musical experience.

Schedule

The Associate Worship Leader will typically work Sunday through Thursday, with occasional schedule adjustments for rehearsals, special events, seasonal services, and other ministry needs.

Ministry Context

The Associate Worship Leader will serve as a key member of the Worship Ministry, working closely with the Worship Pastor and ministry staff to cultivate a unified worship culture across multiple worship expressions. This position carries meaningful responsibility while providing an opportunity for an emerging leader to grow in ministry leadership, musical excellence, pastoral care, volunteer development, and discipleship.