Job Overview

About King's Church

King's Church exists to make Jesus known in Washington DC through enduring presence that brings personal conversion, purposeful living, and community connection. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, we are a growing church committed to biblical preaching, meaningful community, and intentional discipleship. Our desire is to see the gospel transform lives throughout the DMV and beyond through the faithful proclamation of God's Word and the ordinary means of grace.

As our church continues to grow, we are seeking a Worship Director who will lead our worship ministry while serving as a key ministry leader within the life of the church.

Worship Director

Position Type

Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000–$120,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ministry and professional development opportunities

Position Summary

The Worship Director serves as a key member of the King's Church staff team, providing leadership to the worship ministry while contributing to the broader discipleship and ministry life of the church. This role is primarily responsible for cultivating a Christ-centered, congregational worship ministry, overseeing the church's production and technical teams, developing volunteers, and serving as a ministry leader through discipleship, shepherding, and church-wide ministry initiatives.

This position is a full-time ministry role averaging 40+ hours per week, with consistent Sunday availability serving as a primary expectation. Because the role is closely tied to the weekly gathering and volunteer leadership, Sundays are a ministry priority, and regular attendance is expected except during approved time away.

The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature leader who loves the local church, has a passion for congregational worship, enjoys developing leaders, and desires to help people know, love, and follow Jesus Christ.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Ministry Leadership (60–70%)

• Provide overall vision, leadership, and direction for the worship ministry.
• Plan and lead weekly worship gatherings in collaboration with the pastoral team.
• Select songs, shape service flow, and ensure theological alignment with King's Church's doctrine and philosophy of worship.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and shepherd worship ministry volunteers.
• Develop musicians and worship leaders through coaching, discipleship, and regular feedback.
• Lead weekly rehearsals and ensure excellence in preparation for Sunday gatherings.
• Build and maintain a healthy volunteer culture marked by humility, service, spiritual maturity, and joy.
• Oversee worship ministry systems, communication, and scheduling.

Production & Technical Oversight

• Provide oversight and leadership to the Tech Production Coordinator and production volunteer teams.
• Ensure excellence and consistency in audio, lighting, livestream, presentation, and production systems.
• Collaborate with the Tech Production Coordinator to maintain equipment, inventory, and technical infrastructure.
• Help establish and implement long-term strategies for production ministry growth and volunteer development.
• Ensure worship and production ministries function cohesively to support meaningful and distraction-free corporate worship.

Broader Ministry Leadership

As a member of the ministry staff, the Worship Director will contribute to the overall discipleship and ministry life of King's Church beyond the worship ministry. These responsibilities complement the primary calling of leading worship and may develop over time as the needs of the church continue to grow.

Men's Ministry

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the men's ministry of King's Church.
• Recruit, train, and develop a volunteer leadership team.
• Organize and oversee men's discipleship initiatives, gatherings, and events.
• Identify, equip, and encourage future male leaders within the life of the church.
• Help cultivate a culture of biblical discipleship, spiritual growth, and leadership among the men of King's Church.

Discipleship & Shepherding

• Assist the pastors in shepherding members and attendees through discipleship relationships, pastoral care, and ministry involvement.
• Participate in membership, leadership development, and discipleship initiatives as needed.
• Serve in small group leadership and help develop future small group leaders.
• Help foster a culture of discipleship, spiritual maturity, and meaningful church involvement.

Church-Wide Ministry Support

• Assist with the planning and execution of King's Church REC, creating meaningful opportunities for fellowship, outreach, connection, and community-building both within the church and among those exploring King's Church.
• Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteer teams responsible for REC ministry events throughout the year.
• Partner with staff and ministry leaders to ensure church-wide events are organized, welcoming, effective, and aligned with the mission and vision of King's Church.
• Support church-wide events, retreats, conferences, leadership gatherings, and ministry initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Spiritual Qualifications

• Meets the biblical character qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Demonstrates a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Fully supports and models the doctrine, mission, vision, and values of King's Church.
• Committed to meaningful membership and active participation in the life of the church.
• Demonstrates a heart for discipleship, servant leadership, and developing others.

Experience & Skills

• Experience leading congregational worship in a local church context.
• Strong vocal and instrumental proficiency.
• Experience recruiting, training, and leading volunteer teams.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple ministry areas simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with worship technology, production systems, ProPresenter, Planning Center, livestream, and audio/lighting environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to disciple, shepherd, and develop leaders.
• Experience teaching in church, small group, or discipleship settings is preferred.
• Seminary education or equivalent theological training preferred.

Reporting Structure

Reports To

• Staff Pastors

Supervises

• Tech Production Coordinator
• Worship Ministry Volunteers
• Men's Ministry Volunteer Leaders
• REC Ministry Volunteers

Why This Role Matters

The Worship Director is a full-time ministry leader whose primary calling is to cultivate God-glorifying, Christ-centered worship while helping strengthen the overall ministry of King's Church. Through worship leadership, volunteer development, discipleship, shepherding, and church-wide ministry involvement, the Worship Director will play a vital role in helping King's Church make disciples who know, love, and follow Jesus Christ throughout the DMV and beyond.