Worship & Production Leader
Full job description
Worship & Production Leader
Part-Time – 5–20 hrs/week
Buck Creek Community Church
Wyoming, Michigan
Our Vision
A city transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Helping people find and follow Jesus.
Buck Creek Community Church is looking for a part-time Worship & Production Leader who will take ownership of the Sunday gathering and help build a culture of joyful, gospel-centered worship in our church.
This person will recruit, train, and lead volunteers while ensuring our Sunday gatherings are prepared, excellent, and spiritually meaningful.
Position Scope & Time Commitment
This role can take one of two forms depending on the candidate’s gifts and availability.
Option 1 — Worship Leader (5–10 hours/week)
For candidates primarily gifted in musical leadership.
Responsibilities focus on:
- Planning and leading worship for Sunday services
- Leading while playing guitar or keys
- Working with the Lead Pastor to build weekly worship sets and creative elements
- Recruiting, scheduling, and rehearsing musicians
- Leading occasional team rehearsals
- Helping cultivate a church culture that celebrates worship
Option 2 — Worship & Production Leader (up to 20 hours/week)
For candidates who are also able to oversee the church’s production and media systems.
In addition to the responsibilities above, this role would also:
- Oversee the Sunday production booth (sound, livestream, ProPresenter, lighting)
- Recruit and train production volunteers
- Ensure slides, audio, livestream, and presentation elements are prepared
- Maintain excellence in sound, lighting, streaming, and presentation
- Help manage media, podcast uploads, and digital content
Final hours and compensation will be determined based on the scope of the role and the candidate’s experience.
Primary Responsibilities1. Lead and Own the Sunday Gathering
- Plan and lead worship for Sunday services
- Lead worship while playing guitar or keys
- Work with the Lead Pastor to build weekly worship sets and creative elements
- Recruit, schedule, and train worship and production volunteers
- Ensure all roles are filled and prepared in advance
- Lead weekly planning or team huddle
- Prepare slides, music, and production elements
- Personally prepare musically and spiritually for leading
2. Build a Healthy Worship Culture
- Develop and care for worship and production volunteers
- Encourage spiritual growth and team community
- Lead team prayer and discipleship rhythms
- Host at least two rehearsals (monthly)
- Help cultivate a church culture that celebrates worship
- Participate in churchwide events (VBS, outreach events, etc.)
- Participate in monthly coaching with Ada Bible Church's worship leadership
3. Production, Media & Communication
(Primarily for the 20-hour role)
- Oversee service technology (audio, cameras, lighting, streaming, ProPresenter, etc.)
- Work with partners related to sound, lighting, and stage design
- Upload weekly sermon audio to podcast
- Help create social media content (short promo videos, etc.)
- Help develop a simple social media strategy for the ministry
4. Additional Responsibilities
- Help plan special services (Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.)
- Coordinate purchases and subscriptions (CCLI, media, etc.)
- Work with church staff to support ministry needs
- Optional opportunities to serve at weddings and funerals (paid by families)
What We're Looking For
- A growing follower of Jesus
- Strong musical leadership ability
- Ability to lead worship while playing guitar or keys
- Ability to recruit and develop volunteers
- Comfortable with church production technology
- Organized, dependable, and collaborative
- Passion for helping people worship and encounter God
Interested in pursuing ordination? We can help.
Candidates must pass a background check and affirm Buck Creek Community Church’s Statement of Faith:
https://www.buckcreekchurch.com/beliefs
Schedule
Approximately 5–20 hours per week depending on the scope of the role.
Location:
Buck Creek Community Church
3746 Byron Center SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Diversity is encouraged.
Pay: $19.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 20.0 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person