Director of Worship, MBC Prince William

McLean Bible Church • Manassas, VA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

McLean Bible Church seeks individuals dedicated to Jesus Christ and living consistently with the church’s Vision, Values, and Standards of Christian Conduct. The Worship and Outreach Director creates an inviting, worshipful environment for the congregation and organizes MBC Prince William to serve the community. The worship responsibilities include overseeing singing, musical selection and arrangement, training and shepherding volunteers and musicians, and collaborating with worship leaders across MBC Locations to support consistent quality and theology. The role includes some commitment to the Tysons Location.

The Director assists the Prince William Location Pastor with worship culture and weekly service planning, leads rehearsals and worship, and develops worship leaders and teams. The position also includes outreach responsibilities: organizing and executing community outreach while equipping the church to participate. The role requires flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday work, primarily on a musical stage using microphones and speakers, and up to 5% local travel.

Requirements

• Demonstrated musical skill and theological discernment.
• A proven track record in ministry and biblical discipleship of others, as well as leadership.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Experience with IEMs, talkback microphones, and some live audio.
• Experience with Planning Center, ProPresenter, Multi-tracks, and MainStage.
• Skilled vocalist and instrumentalist able to deliver a mix of musical genres and accommodate diverse instruments and vocal styles, including contemporary, big band, classical, pop, inspirational, gospel, choral, and traditional.
• Proven ability to multitask, manage time, and prioritize.
• View 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 inside and outside the church.
• Ability to recruit, develop, empower, and equip volunteers, direct reports, or other stakeholders.
• Love for Jesus and a 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.
• Experience in multicultural music and ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• Commit to the MBC Prince William Location as their local church.
• Passion for serving the church.
• Ability to read, speak, and hear, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods while using equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience leading worship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the duties required of McLean Bible Church members as outlined in its Mission and Beliefs.
• Maintain philosophical and doctrinal alignment with Scripture and church leadership, and support the MBC vision.
• Assist the Location Pastor in creating and cultivating the worship-singing culture at the Prince William Location.
• Arrange music and help musicians develop the ability to perform arrangements skillfully; lead the band through arrangements during rehearsal and services.
• Collaborate with the Location Pastor and other pastoral staff to plan weekly services, including musical selections and arrangements.
• Lead weekly vocal and band rehearsals 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 for 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.
• Help 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 when 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director