Worship Leader

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

The Worship Leader is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading compelling, meaningful, gospel-centred worship experiences that point people to Jesus. This role works collaboratively with the Worship Arts Department and local church leadership to develop worship teams and create engaging Sunday services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead worship at Village Church Vancouver while participating in the regional Worship Team pool for other locations and events.
• Plan and lead worship services, rehearsals, and other worship elements in collaboration with the Worship Arts Department and site leadership.
• Select engaging songs from the approved list and contribute to the creative direction of worship services.
• Recruit, train, disciple, shepherd, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Build a healthy, skilled, and engaged worship team that serves the local church with passion and excellence.
• Collaborate with the preaching team, Lead Pastors, and Worship Arts Department to support the overall vision of each service.
• Assist with planning and executing Worship Team events.
• Foster a positive team culture through collaboration, encouragement, appreciation, and ongoing development.

KEY RESULTS

• Gospel: Worship services are compelling, gospel-centred, and consistently point people toward Jesus.
• Community: Volunteers are equipped, engaged, appreciated, and growing in their gifts and relationships.
• Culture: Worship is led with creativity and excellence, reflecting the truths of Christianity in insightful and gracious ways.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Aligned with Village Church's mission, focus, and strategy.
• Meets the character qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy and Titus and the expectations of Village Church membership.
• Demonstrates a growing relationship with Christ and models a lifestyle of worship both on and off the platform.
• Possesses strong vocal ability and a sound theological understanding of worship and basic Christian doctrine.
• Has experience leading, developing, and equipping vocalists and musicians, including providing input on instrumentation and song arrangements.
• Demonstrates strong relational and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and lead diverse audiences authentically.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities, work collaboratively, and lead with creativity and excellence.
• Able to travel reliably to Village Church locations and regional events.

WORK WEEK

• Up to 8 hours per week (32 hours per month), hourly.
• 3–4 Sundays per month, including midweek preparation and rehearsals.
• One midweek event per month, as assigned.

$23- $25/hour

3 weeks vacation