Worship Leader and Ministry Associate (Full Time)

Cornerstone Church of West Columbia 1043 Chris Drive West Columbia, SC 29169

Office and Ministry Hub 3957 Southeastern Way West Columbia, SC  29169

Cornerstone was birthed on January 28, 2024 as a splint-plant church. We worship in an elementary school and rent offices and ministry space in a separate facility. We have 200+ members and 200+ average participants in our worship services from over 20 different congregations and previously unchurched people. We are a Christ-centered, Bible-based, and Spirit-filled congregation.

This position is full-time. The main focus will be leading the Sunday morning worship service, as well as planning, coordinating and implementing with clergy, lay persons, musicians and the AV team. This leader will work with a currently forming band and create additional groups and choirs. The opportunities are many. This leader will also lead our student ministries in coordination with our many dedicated volunteers.

If you’re interested in spearheading music and student ministries in a young and growing congregation, this opportunity could be for you. Salary is commensurate with the responsibilities of this position. Send a cover letter and resume to pastor@cornerstonechurchwc.org.

Ideal candidate will:

- have a strong-spiritual background and be Christ-centered

- be energetic and a confident song/worship leader, preferably be proficient with an instrument, such as guitar, keyboard or piano

- be a good communicator/public speaker

- be flexible and able to improvise

- be able to work with all ages and worship styles (traditional and contemporary)

- have a passion for Jesus, students, and music!

Job duties include:

- planning (along with our pastor) and leading the music for a blended service

- locating and making choices about music to be used, consulting with pastor on sermon topics and scripture

- creatively blending traditional hymns with contemporary music, may include some teaching moments to familiarize the congregation with unfamiliar but relevant lyrics and tunes to create meaningful, worshipful experiences

- preparing and distributing the order of worship to Lay team and Pastor, enabling a connected worship experience

- rehearsing with musicians as needed

- preparing music if needed: lyric sheets, chord chart, and sheet music and send necessary digital media to AV team to be included as slides. (e.g., Pro Presenter)

- lead transformational ministries with children and youth and their families

- create ministries to attract families with children

- love our students while teaching sound Biblical messages

- recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers with our student ministries

- other ministries utilizing your spiritual gifts and abilities