The Part-Time Worship Leader for Sugar Land High School ministry will provide musical and spiritual leadership for weekly student worship gatherings and work closely with student ministry staff, worship staff, volunteers, and the production team to coordinate and execute all worship-related elements for the High School service. The Worship Leader will serve in a spirit of teamwork and humility, offering their time, skills, and gifting to support the overall mission, vision, and pastoral leadership of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. This is a part-time role requiring approximately 3–5 hours per week, including rehearsal, preparation, service leadership, planning, and volunteer coordination.
General Responsibilities
- Lead worship vocally and musically with excellence during Sunday Night High School services.
- Prepare thoroughly by learning music in advance and arriving early for rehearsal, setup, and soundcheck.
- Plan and organize services using Planning Center, including scheduling volunteers in a timely manner.
- Collaborate effectively with musicians, vocalists, student ministry staff, and production/tech team members.
- Help cultivate a worship environment that is God-centered, distraction-free, and engaging for students.
- Train and develop volunteer vocalists and musicians to maintain a level of excellence consistent with Sugar Creek Baptist Church worship standards.
- Utilize multitrack playback and click tracks as appropriate to enhance the worship experience.
- Assist in recruiting, auditioning, onboarding, and mentoring student worship leaders and band members.
- Support the broader Student Ministry and Worship Ministry as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervising staff.
Candidate Qualifications
1. Spiritual & Character Qualifications. This includes, but is not limited to:
- A committed follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates ongoing spiritual growth and personal accountability.
- Exhibits integrity and character that is above reproach.
- Humble, teachable, and receptive to pastoral leadership and church vision.
- Supports and aligns with the mission, doctrine, and leadership of Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
- Maintains a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards and church values.
2. Professional & Ministry Qualifications. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Proven experience leading worship in a church or live performance setting (student ministry experience preferred).
- Strong vocal ability and instrumental proficiency.
- Comfortable leading with click tracks and/or multitracks.
- Familiarity with Planning Center (or ability to learn quickly).
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional, punctual, reliable, and team-oriented.
- Demonstrates respect for the spiritual focus and flow of worship gatherings.
- Passionate about student culture and knowledgeable of worship styles that effectively engage high school students.
3. Work Schedule & Commitment. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Sunday Night Service (weekly)
- Weekly preparation and rehearsal as scheduled
- Planning and administrative coordination throughout the week as needed
- Estimated time commitment: 3–5 hours per week