Director of Worship, MBC Prince William

McLean Bible Church•Manassas, VA

23d

About The Position

McLean Bible Church seeks individuals dedicated to Jesus Christ and living consistently with its Vision, Values, and Standards of Christian Conduct. The Director of Worship at MBC Prince William creates an inviting, worshipful environment for the congregation and organizes community outreach. The role oversees the worship portion of services, including singing, musical selection, and arrangements; trains and shepherds volunteers and musicians; and collaborates with worship leaders across MBC locations to promote consistent quality and theology. The position includes some service at the Tysons Location. The Director assists the Location Pastor in cultivating the worship-singing culture at Prince William, planning weekly services, leading rehearsals and worship, and discipling worship leaders and teams. The role also recruits, trains, organizes, and shepherds music and production volunteers; leads worship at special events; and participates in songwriting, arranging, and recording. The Director organizes and executes community outreach and equips the church to participate. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and involves up to 5% local travel. Work is mostly on a musical stage using equipment such as microphones and speakers. The employee must be able to read, speak, and hear; communicate orally and in writing; and stand or sit for extended periods while using equipment.

Requirements

Philosophical and doctrinal alignment with Scripture and church leadership.
Passion for the MBC vision and commitment to the MBC Prince William Location as a local church.
Demonstrated musical skill and theological discernment.
Proven track record in ministry, biblical discipleship of others, and leadership.
Excellent verbal communication skills and cultural awareness.
Experience with in-ear monitors (IEMs), talkback microphones, and some live audio.
Experience with Planning Center, ProPresenter, MultiTracks, and MainStage.
Skilled vocalist and instrumentalist able to deliver a range of musical genres and accommodate diverse instruments and vocal styles.
Ability to multitask, manage time, and prioritize effectively.
View of congregational singing as a spiritual function, not just a musical one.
Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality and trust regarding director and member information.
Ability to build and maintain positive, loyal relationships with people inside and outside the church.
Ability to recruit, develop, empower, and equip volunteers, direct reports, or other stakeholders.
Love for Jesus and desire to see lives and communities changed by the gospel.
Mature team player with a passion for ministry and a dynamic walk with Christ.
Punctuality, attention to detail, teamwork, and a musician's ear.
Bachelor's degree minimum.
Passion for serving the church.
Ability to read, speak, and hear; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and stand or sit for extended periods while using equipment.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience leading worship preferred.
Experience in multicultural music and ministry.

Responsibilities

Fulfill the duties required of McLean Bible Church members as outlined in its Mission and Beliefs.
Assist the Location Pastor in creating and cultivating the worship-singing culture of the Prince William Location.
Arrange music and help musicians develop the ability to perform arrangements skillfully.
Lead the band through arrangements during rehearsals and services.
Collaborate with the Location Pastor and pastoral staff to plan weekly worship services, particularly musical selections and arrangements.
Lead vocal and band rehearsals weekly and oversee worship for weekend Location services and weekly staff/directorship meetings.
Disciple, mentor, and develop worship leaders and teams who can rotate and provide quality worship.
Recruit, train, organize, and shepherd music and production volunteers serving with bands and production teams.
Lead worship at special events, including Good Friday, Christmas, and weekday events.
Participate in songwriting, arranging, and recording.
Serve at other MBC locations as needed and collaborate with their staff to support consistency in messaging and quality.
Thoughtfully arrange the elements of worship gatherings, including songs, prayers, Scripture, exhortations, commissioning, and ordinances.
Oversee arrangements and lead rehearsals for services and special events, including loading tracks into MainStage before rehearsal as needed.
Encourage, equip, and empower new musicians.
Organize and execute community outreach and equip the church to participate.
Perform other worship responsibilities as requested and approved by the Location Pastor.