Modern Worship Leader

Dunwoody United Methodist Church (DUMC) is a vibrant and growing congregation on the north side of Atlanta. Last year we celebrated 75 baptisms and welcomed over 130 new members. We average 1,100 people in worship across three services, and offer robust ministries for kids, students, and adults. While one of the largest United Methodist congregations in north Georgia, DUMC is a community church, in a suburb that can feel like a small town.

Our growth has been driven by significant investments in our kids and youth ministry, that along with our sports & leisure offerings, have led us to grow with young families. We are known for moving music, programming that serves our neighbors, and the embrace of our special needs community. Our vision is to lead with the love of Christ and to welcome all to strengthen ourselves, our neighbors, and our neighborhoods—and you’ll find this on display in our ministries. We are seeking a dynamic worship leader to join our team.

Our Modern Worship Service is at 9:00AM and meets in our Fellowship Hall, a space with room for 600. Our Sanctuary (capacity 1,100) has also been redesigned to support Modern Worship should we need that in the future. We seek an experienced musician and/or vocalist who shares our vision, seeks to grow, and believes that worship can reorient people's lives and help them carry Christ with them throughout the week. This position reports to our Senior Pastor, is responsible for developing paid and volunteer band members and vocalists and has a seat on our extended leadership team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will:

• Plan music for the modern worship service to include selecting, arranging, managing MultiTracks, and distributing music to band members and vocalists.

• Recruit, contract, recommend and coach qualified musicians to perform weekly and for special services.

• Be a natural leader who can foster community and engage the congregation through song, storytelling and sharing of the gospel in a compelling and energetic style.

• Collaborate with DUMC clergy and staff to produce a captivating and spiritually rich Modern Service.

• Be proficient in digital and media coordination to include slide presentations, use of ProPresenter and church planning software, managing copyrights and streaming compliance.

• Support the vision of DUMC to lead with the love of Christ and welcome all.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Musical Proficiency: Strong vocal ability and instrumental proficiency (typically acoustic/electric guitar or keyboard/piano)

• Theological Alignment: Understanding of United Methodist theology, mission, and pastoral collaboration

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with live sound systems, stage lighting, digital projection software, and streaming platforms

• Interpersonal Strengths: Proven ability to work well with volunteers of varying skill levels, maintain confidentiality, and exercise servant-leadership

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of prior worship-leading or praise-band experience preferred

COMPENSATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Open to Part Time or Full Time (Includes benefits)

• Salary per week starting at $650. Negotiable based on experience.

• Please submit an application and recording or link to a performance