Music Director

The Organization

Wellspring is a church rooted in Scripture, alive in the Spirit, and formed by liturgy. As part of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), Wellspring values worship that is spiritually rich, deeply participatory, and centered around helping people encounter Jesus through both excellence and authenticity.

The team is seeking a Music Director who can strengthen and sustain the worship ministry through musical leadership, volunteer development, pastoral care, and dependable systems. This individual will help cultivate a worship culture that is spiritually grounded, relationally healthy, and musically unified.

The Position

The Music Director will support the worship ministry by leading and coordinating musicians, preparing worship resources, organizing systems and schedules, and helping build a healthy volunteer culture.

This person will serve as the primary Sunday Music Director, helping create cohesive worship experiences that support congregational singing and engagement. The ideal candidate is both musically gifted and relationally mature, able to balance excellence, preparation, and pastoral care while thriving in a collaborative church environment.

This role requires a high level of organization, emotional intelligence, initiative, and spiritual maturity.

Responsibilities

Worship Leadership & Music Direction

Serve as Sunday Music Director 3–4 Sundays per month, leading rehearsals and providing in-service musical direction, transitions, and cuesRegularly provide technical band leadership and musical direction for designated worship leaders who are vocally or pastorally leading servicesCollaborate on setlists, keys, arrangements, and service flow alongside worship and liturgy teamsCoordinate with worship tech, production, and service teams to ensure weekend readinessPlan and/or lead worship for additional services and church events as neededCreate and communicate musical arrangements clearly and effectivelyVolunteer Leadership & Team Development

Foster a healthy, encouraging, and spiritually grounded volunteer cultureRecruit, audition, onboard, and develop musicians and vocalistsCoach volunteers toward growth in skill, confidence, preparation, and spiritual maturityManage scheduling for musicians and vocalists with strong communication and adequate lead timeBuild team depth through developing substitute players and future leadersHelp facilitate periodic team gatherings and connection opportunities alongside the Worship Tech DirectorSystems, Resources & Administration

Maintain worship resources including charts, tracks, templates, and song librariesManage Planning Center, ProPresenter, Multitracks, licensing compliance (CCLI/CVLI), and related systemsEnsure worship slides, lyrics, liturgy, and service flow are accurate and organizedOversee worship equipment organization, maintenance, troubleshooting, and inventorySupport process improvements, workflow consistency, and strong administrative follow-through

Qualifications

Experience & Background

5+ years of church worship ministry leadership experience preferredFull-time worship ministry experience strongly preferredDegree in worship ministry, music, or related field preferredStrong musical ability including vocal proficiency and high-level competency on piano and/or guitarExperience leading rehearsals, arranging music, and directing musicians in live worship environmentsExperience developing and pastoring volunteer teamsSkills & Competencies

Strong organizational and communication skillsAbility to manage schedules, deadlines, and details consistentlyFamiliarity with worship and production tools such as Planning Center, ProPresenter, Multitracks, playback/click systems, and basic audio workflowsStrong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership styleAbility to receive feedback well and navigate conflict in a healthy, mature wayShepherding mindset with volunteers and teamsSpiritual Requirements

Alignment with Wellspring’s theology and the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)Comfortable leading within a “three streams” worship environment rooted in Scripture, liturgy, and the movement of the Holy SpiritActive and growing personal relationship with Jesus ChristActive participation in the life of the church, including worship services, community involvement, outreach, and small groupsWillingness to sign and uphold Wellspring’s Statement of Faith, Staff Lifestyle Agreement, and employee policies

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

$75,000-80,000/yrFull-time position: Schedule includes Sundays, rehearsals, worship events, and weekday office/ministry responsibilitiesHealth insurance, HSA OptionDental insurancePaid Time OffCounseling / Soul Care Reimbursement⁠One Prayer Day per Month

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