Worship Director River of Life Baptist Church – Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Worship Director serves River of Life Baptist Church by providing spiritual, musical, and
administrative leadership to the church’s worship ministries. This individual will cultivate a
Christ-centered culture of worship, lead the congregation in meaningful corporate worship,
develop volunteer musicians and vocalists, and support the church’s overall ministry mission.
Because River of Life Baptist Church is a growing congregation of approximately 200 people
with only one full-time pastor, this role also includes selected supportive ministry responsibilities
to strengthen the church’s overall health and effectiveness.

Ministry Philosophy

The Worship Director will seek to:
? Glorify God through biblically faithful worship.
? Lead people to engage with Christ rather than merely attend a musical performance.
? Foster unity within the church through worship and discipleship.
? Develop and shepherd volunteers as worshipers first and musicians second.
? Support the mission, vision, and leadership of River of Life Baptist Church.

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Planning and Leadership

? Plan and lead weekly worship services in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
? Select songs that are biblically sound, congregationally accessible, and aligned with the
    sermon theme and church vision.
? Lead worship during Sunday morning services and special services throughout the year.
? Coordinate service elements including music, transitions, Scripture readings, prayer, and
    other worship components.
? Introduce new songs thoughtfully while maintaining a healthy balance of familiar
    congregational favorites.

Praise Team Leadership

? Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
? Lead weekly rehearsals that are spiritually encouraging, organized, and productive.

? Build a healthy team culture marked by excellence, humility, servant leadership, and
    discipleship.
? Provide coaching and encouragement for team members’ spiritual and musical growth.
? Manage worship team scheduling through Planning Center or similar software.

Choir Ministry

? Direct and oversee the church choir.
? Plan and rehearse monthly choir presentations.
? Coordinate choir selections that support the worship ministry and church calendar.
? Recruit and encourage participation from choir members.
? Organize additional choir opportunities for Christmas, Easter, and other special
    occasions.

Worship Administration

? Maintain worship ministry schedules, music resources, and planning systems.
? Coordinate worship-related technology and volunteer teams as needed.
? Manage worship ministry budget and equipment recommendations.
? Ensure all worship materials are prepared and communicated in advance.

Supportive Church Ministry Responsibilities

Because River of Life Baptist Church operates with a lean staff structure, the Worship Director
will assist the Senior Pastor in selected ministry areas, including:

? Assisting with pastoral care and member follow-up as appropriate.
? Participating in church events, outreach efforts, and ministry initiatives.
? Supporting volunteer recruitment and leadership development.
? Assisting with service planning for holidays and special church events.
? Providing occasional administrative support related to church communication and
    ministry coordination.
? Being present and engaged in the overall life of the church.

These responsibilities will be balanced appropriately with the primary worship leadership duties.

Qualifications

Spiritual Qualifications

? A growing and vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
? Demonstrates Christian character consistent with biblical leadership.
? Agreement with River of Life Baptist Church’s statement of faith and ministry
    philosophy. We adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
? Commitment to active participation in the life and ministry of the church.
? A servant-hearted attitude and teachable spirit.

Ministry Qualifications

? Proven experience leading congregational worship.
? Ability to lead vocally and instrumentally (guitar, piano, or similar instrument preferred).
? Experience working with volunteer musicians and vocalists.
? Ability to direct or coordinate a choir ministry.
? Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
? Organizational and planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

? Formal theological or musical training.
? Experience in church ministry beyond worship leadership.
? Familiarity with Planning Center, ProPresenter, and church worship technology.
? Experience serving in a multi-generational church environment.

Expectations

The Worship Director will:

? Be a visible and positive spiritual leader within the congregation.
? Maintain a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards.
? Support the leadership and vision of the Senior Pastor and the church.
? Pursue excellence while remembering that worship is about leading people to Christ, not
    performance.
? Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a growing church environment.

Success in This Role Looks Like:

? The congregation participates actively and joyfully in worship.
? The Praise Team is spiritually healthy, growing, and well-organized.
? The monthly choir ministry is vibrant and meaningful.
? New volunteers are being developed and equipped.
? Worship services are prepared, unified, and Christ-centered.
? The Senior Pastor is effectively supported in the church’s overall ministry.
? The church experiences a growing culture of worship, discipleship, and service.

“Lead worshipers, not performances. Build disciples, not just musicians.”

Interested Applicants

? Please submit resume and cover letter to pastormichaelborton@gmail.com by September 30, 2026.
? For questions concerning the position please contact Pastor Michael Borton at 910-231-9060 cell.