Seeking a Worship Leader

Grace Baptist Church of Sunset Beach is a warm, vibrant fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ. The church is comprised of approximately 60 members, with 40 – 50 attending in-person at worship each week. You may learn more at www.gbcsunsetbeach.org or https://www.facebook.com/Gracebaptistsunsetbeach.

General: The Worship Leader of Grace Baptist Church will be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. He/she will work closely with the Pastor to create worship services that exalt the name of Jesus Christ, encourage the heart of the believer, and emphasize the Word of God. The ideal candidate will be a skilled single- or multiple-instrument musician (piano, guitar, keyboard, etc.) capable of leading congregational singing. He/she may be part of an ensemble, but salary will be paid to one leader. The ideal candidate will also be active in the church, with membership preferred.

Responsibilities of the Worship Leader:

· Work with the pastor to plan a blended selection of contemporary praise music and traditional hymns for congregational singing for each Sunday morning service (typically 6 selections, including 4 worship songs, Special music, and Invitation). In addition, accompany Doxology and postlude music (“Blessed Be the Ties” or similar).

· Oversee the Sunday morning preparation of music, rehearsals, performance, and audio-visual support.

· Schedule instrumentalists or perform prelude music prior to worship.

· Coordinate and/or perform music for special programs for Christmas and Easter. Worship leader may coordinate music for other occasions, such as July 4th, Revivals, etc.

· Include children and youth when appropriate to encourage their participation in worship services.

· Maintain and update CCLI and online streaming licenses for worship music.

· Ensure sound equipment is maintained. Plan for repairs, replacement, and upgrade as needed.

· Maintain a vibrant personal walk with the Lord Jesus through prayer, bible reading and study, encouraging the congregation in their individual relationships with the Lord.

The Church has some resources available for use by the Worship Leader. These resources include a piano, multi-channel audio system, flat screen televisions at front and rear of sanctuary, and components that can be used to play .mp3 files, CDs, or DVDs. In addition, the Church has a CCLI license granting permission for the use of thousands of contemporary songs from hundreds of Christian artists. The church also pays for an online streaming license.

Salary: Negotiable based on duties, experience, and skill level, but not to exceed $300/week.

Paid Vacation: The Worship Leader will have 2 weeks paid vacation and may be absent for a total 4 weeks per year, including vacation. The Worship Leader will schedule replacement musicians to fill in for Sunday morning services when he/she is away, and will arrange to pay the replacement musicians, except when on paid vacation.

Our church is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland and complies with laws and mandates regarding Covid-19. For more information, please visit www.aacounty.org

To Apply: Submit resume and DVD (or link to) video recording of applicant leading music to Graceworshiplead@gmail.com no later than March 1, 2022. Mailing address is Grace Baptist Church of Sunset Beach, 17 Somerset Rd, Pasadena, Maryland 21122 (Attn: Personnel Committee).

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