Job Overview

Grace Community Church is seeking a full-time Worship Pastor. Under the supervision of the Lead Pastor/Teaching Elder, the Worship Pastor will provide vision, leadership, and pastoral presence in cultivating vibrant, Christ-centered worship that engages the whole congregation.

This role exists to support the Lead Pastor in planning and leading Sunday worship gatherings, equipping and mentoring the next generation of worship leaders, and fostering an atmosphere where worship is not a performance by a few but a heartfelt response by all to the magnificence of God.

The Worship Pastor will oversee all aspects of worship ministry, including music, production, technology, and volunteer development. This includes designing worship services that reflect the church's doctrine and mission, leading special gatherings throughout the year, and ensuring excellence in sound, lighting, media, and stage design. The role requires recruiting, training, and shepherding volunteer teams across all age groups while maintaining a culture marked by joy, humility, and spiritual maturity.

In addition to worship leadership, the Worship Pastor will share in broader pastoral responsibilities such as weddings, funerals, fellowship events, and pastoral care as needed.

The ideal candidate will be spiritually grounded and biblically qualified, musically proficient, relationally strong, and experienced in developing teams in a collaborative, tech-savvy environment. Agreement with Grace Community Church's doctrine and a commitment to pursue ordination (if not already ordained) are required.

Grace Community Church is an elder-led congregation serving families and individuals in Southern Wake and Northern Harnett counties. Our mission is to exalt the Lord, establish believers, and engage the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Located in Harnett County near Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and Lillington, the area offers the warmth of small-town living with convenient access to the Research Triangle. It is a welcoming community with affordable housing, strong schools, outdoor recreation, and a growing, family-friendly atmosphere.

This is a salaried, full-time position requiring regular Sunday participation and involvement in church life throughout the week.

Job Description

Title

Worship Pastor

Supervisor

The Worship Pastor will serve as part of the Grace Community Church staff team under the supervision of the Lead Pastor/Teaching Elder. This role does not involve serving on the elder board.

Purpose

The Worship Pastor will serve as a key leader in the life of Grace Community Church by supporting the Lead Pastor in planning and leading Sunday worship gatherings, by equipping the next generation of worship leaders, and by cultivating an atmosphere of meaningful worship to not be a performance by a few, but a heartfelt response by all to the magnificence of God.

Qualifications

The right candidate will be both spiritually grounded and practically skilled, demonstrating:

• Biblical qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9; 1 Peter 5:2–3).
• Agreement with Grace Community Church's doctrine (graceccnc.org/doctrine).
• Ordination or a commitment to pursue ordination through Grace Community Church's pathway.
• A Christian undergraduate degree (or equivalent with at least one year of seminary); a seminary degree is preferred but not required.
• Musical proficiency (vocally and instrumentally) with the ability to lead congregational worship.
• Experience leading worship and developing teams, ideally across multiple age groups.
• Strong relational and leadership skills with a heart for mentoring and discipling others.
• Experience with audio/visual systems (sound, lighting, livestream) and comfort leading in a tech-savvy environment.
• Proficiency with Apple products, Planning Center Online, ProPresenter, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate and thrive in a team environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary worship leader for Sunday services and major church events.
• Design worship sets and liturgies that are Christ-centered, God-honoring, culturally relevant, and creatively rooted in Christian heritage, reflecting Grace Community Church's doctrine, values, and mission without being confined by tradition.
• Provide leadership in planning and executing special services (e.g., Advent, Christmas Eve, Holy Week, outdoor services, funerals).
• Oversee all aspects of music and production, including sound, lighting, video, and stage design, ensuring all tech and equipment is operational.
• Recruit, develop, and coach volunteer team members across all music and production teams, coordinating with the Next Generation Ministry staff for student and children's music and production teams.
• Schedule teams, coordinate rehearsals, provide music arrangements, and maintain communication with all music and production teams in a manner of enthusiasm, joy, and love.
• Ensure all music and media comply with licensing laws and church policies.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming environment in worship and production areas.
• Oversee and steward the annual ministry budget in alignment with church goals.

Other Pastoral Duties

• Participate in and lead other church events as assigned (e.g., funerals, weddings, fellowship events).
• Provide pastoral care through home visits, hospital visits, and counseling as needed.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Work Time

This is a full-time position. The Worship Pastor will maintain consistent work hours as agreed upon with the Lead Pastor. The nature of this role requires regular attendance at Sunday services and other church events.

Compensation

The Worship Pastor position is salaried, paid monthly. If ordained, salary may be structured to include a housing allowance.

About Grace Community Church

Led by elders, Grace Community Church is a vibrant community of families, students, and individuals from Southern Wake and Northern Harnett counties. Our mission is to exalt the Lord, establish believers, and engage the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We live out our mission through core values that include life-centered Bible teaching, participatory worship, dependence on God, team leadership, community through small groups, every member a minister, world transformation, and ministry marked by creativity, innovation, and excellence.

Living in Harnett County, North Carolina

Harnett County, North Carolina, is the kind of place that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Nestled near Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and Lillington, it offers the comfort of friendly neighborhoods and safe streets, while still keeping the Research Triangle within easy reach for work, dining, and entertainment.

With Campbell University at its heart, the area has a quiet energy, from local sports and arts events to community gatherings that bring people together. Homes are spacious and affordable, with yards and neighborhoods that give families room to grow. Outdoors lovers will find plenty to enjoy, from rivers and trails to nearby parks where weekends can be spent exploring or simply relaxing in nature.

Harnett County strikes a rare balance—practical, welcoming, and full of life. It's a place where you can settle in comfortably, stay connected to what matters, and enjoy the pace of everyday living.