Worship Ministry
Worship Leader
POSITION SUMMARY
The Worship Leader provides pastoral and musical leadership that helps people experience and respond to God through worship. This role leads worship for Sunday services, midweek gatherings, and Re:Gen, while developing and overseeing the Re:Gen worship ministry. The Worship Leader recruits, disciples, and equips volunteers, fostering both spiritual and musical growth within the team. In partnership with the Worship Pastor, this person helps plan services, coach vocalists and musicians, maintain worship systems and equipment, and contribute to songwriting and production. The role combines pastoral care, musical leadership, and technical excellence to create worship environments that reflect the heart and mission of Cherry Hills Community Church.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead worship and shepherd the congregation through prayer, Scripture, and music in Sunday services, Re:Gen, and midweek gatherings
- Provide pastoral care and guidance to worship volunteers through prayer, encouragement, and discipleship
- Lead, develop, and oversee the Re:Gen worship ministry, ensuring strong team culture and spiritual growth
- Assist in planning and shaping worship sets that support the message and invite authentic congregational engagement
- Lead worship vocally and instrumentally (guitar or piano) with skill and consistency
- Recruit, onboard, and mentor worship volunteers, helping them grow in faith, character, and capability
- Manage Planning Center for Re:Gen worship, including scheduling, resources, and communication
- Coach and develop team members in musicianship, vocals, and worship leadership
- Lead team devotionals and prayer times that deepen understanding of biblical worship
- Collaborate with the Worship Pastor to design services, set musical direction, and foster team unity
- Participate in songwriting and music production that reflects the mission and theology of CHCC
- Support all-church worship events and seasonal services (e.g., Christmas, Easter, VBS) through leadership and preparation
- Build meaningful relationships with volunteers through intentional connection outside rehearsals and services
- Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork by serving in various worship and ministry settings as needed
- Partner with other ministry areas (production, communications, pastoral care, next gen, etc.) to deliver cohesive worship experiences
- Help with creating, preparing, and testing of Ableton and support equipment
- Active growth in understanding music and equipment trends and their impact on worship spaces
- Active growth in understanding the theology of biblical worship
- Evaluate and assess effectiveness of all gatherings for future improvement
- Assist in maintaining worship spaces, equipment, and supplies
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
- Cultivate a heart of worship that models authenticity and reverence, both on and off the stage.
- Approach worship leadership as a pastoral calling—helping others encounter and respond to God through song, prayer, and Scripture.
- Affirm and support CHCC’s Statement of Faith and mission.
- Pursue personal spiritual growth through regular time in Scripture, prayer, and engagement in the life of the church.
- Reflect the Fruit of the Spirit in character, conduct, and relationships.
- Love and serve others within the church and broader community with humility and care.
- Foster Christ-centered relationships with staff, volunteers, and congregants.
- Lead by example in prayer, mentorship, and servant-hearted leadership.
- Uphold a servant-leader mindset consistent with a Christ-honoring workplace culture.
- Live out CHCC’s six staff values—exalt, praise, unity, empathy, effort, and accountability—through a spirit of humility, a commitment to excellence, and a heart to serve both God and others.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Worship Arts, Ministry, or a related field preferred; equivalent ministry experience considered
- Experience leading worship vocally and instrumentally (guitar or piano) in a church or ministry setting
- Familiarity with Planning Center required; willing to be trained on Ableton and related worship technologies
- Experience in vocal arranging, songwriting, and music production preferred
- Experience developing and working with worship volunteers preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across teams in service planning and execution
QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES
- Strong interpersonal and pastoral skills; able to build trust, care for volunteers, and foster a healthy team culture
- Effective communicator—clear, warm, and confident in both platform leadership and team collaboration
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in planning and execution
- Flexible and responsive to the dynamic needs of weekend and midweek ministry environments
- Committed to ongoing personal growth in leadership, worship ministry, and biblical understanding
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); able to utilize standard tools for documentation, communication, and task coordination.
- Demonstrate proficiency with common office technologies, including email, printers/copiers, shared drives, and organizational software platforms; able to troubleshoot basic issues and learn new tools quickly.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks and working under pressure.
- Available for evenings, weekends, or holidays as required.
- Must be located in commutable distance to Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States
- Must pass a CHCC background check.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit chcc.org/jobs, select the appropriate position, and click “Apply Online.” You’ll be directed to our application system to complete your submission.
To Apply: chcc.org/jobs