Part-Time Worship Leader

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)