Job Overview

Milestone is a young, but growing church committed to be word-drive, holy and humble, prayerful, missional, and loving. Located 30 minutes west of Boston, and on Rt. 135 (Boston Marathon route), the congregation is ethnically, and financially. As the Lord, in his grace and kindness, continues to mature and grow the congregation, Milestone is prayerful pursuing a Worship Leader who joyfully leads the body to glorify the Lord in biblical and contextual worship. The right candidate will be one who exemplify a Christian lifestyle in action, integrity, and communication consistent with 1 Timothy 3:8-13 as well as someone with a strong desire to grow and develop their spiritual giftings and theological acumen.

Job Description

Character Qualifications

• Give testimony of a personal commitment to Christ and evidence of God's call to service in this capacity
• Give testimony of a passion and burden for ministry
• Present evidence of high moral character and responsible work ethic by reference of former pastor, employers, and colleagues
• Present evidence of high moral character by report of any standard background check
• A commitment to regular prayer, both privately and publicly, for his soul and the congregation

Ministry Qualifications

• Theologically aligned with Milestone's Statement of Faith
• Strong vocal skills and experience in worship leading. Advanced in at least one instrument, preferably acoustic guitar or keys
• High-level aptitude in technology used in worship such as ProPresenter and Planning Center
• Experience in recruiting, developing, and mentoring worship and A/V team members in a church setting
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively shepherd the worship team and congregation

Worship Responsibilities

The Worship Leader will prayerfully plan, lead, and coordinate weekly worship services with the Lead Pastor that authentically reflect God's glory, in upholding sound doctrine through music that is:

• Commemorative – the lyrics glorify God's character and work
• Congregational – the congregation is the primary voice, they are not mere spectators
• Contextual – lyrics align with the sermon text, the life of church, and the community

The Worship Leader will:

• Prepare special worship programs for key events throughout the year (Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Metrowest Gatherings, etc.)
• Oversee, coordinate, and lead worship rehearsals, ensuring that musicians and singers are well-prepared and equipped for all Sunday morning worship services
• Schedule, prepare chord charts, recordings, and other elements required to help volunteers plan and prepare for rehearsal/Sundays via Planning Center
• Oversee the administration of the worship ministry, including scheduling volunteers, managing the worship budget, and maintaining technical equipment
• Maintain and oversee of media and worship subscriptions and licenses