WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Location: San Clemente, CA

 

San Clemente Presbyterian Church (SCPC) is a thriving Christian community within the community of San Clemente for 90 years. With sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and strategically located in the heart of the city, SCPC’s mission is to inspire people to become wholehearted followers of Christ. The community is a committed multigenerational congregation that seeks to actively meet the needs of the community and frequently welcomes visitors who are traveling or vacationing nearby. For all who visit or attend, the congregation strives to be a vibrant, Gospel-centered community of faith who live in grace, practice gratitude, and extend generosity.

 

The Worship Director is a full-time staff position and an important part of the leadership team. This full time role is entrusted with designing, delivering, and leading a worship program that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the church. With a visible and contagious love for Jesus, the Worship Director should have excellent relational and organizational strengths, musical training and liturgical experience.

The successful candidate should be cognizant of the Reformed tradition, familiar with liturgical elements of Reformed worship, and demonstrate the ability to align leadership teams and volunteers in simple but excellent expressions of worship, praise, and prayer.

DOQ Salary starting at $67,000/year

  • Worship Planning & Execution: Collaborate with pastoral staff to plan and lead weekend services and other worship environments incorporating various worship elements.

  • Volunteer Development: Recruit, develop, and lead volunteers to support worship goals.

  • Pastoral Care: Serve as a pastoral presence to both the congregation and the worship team.

  • Creative Oversight: Manage the programming and content for all services, including song selection, media creation, and other creative elements.

  • Program Management: Oversee the worship program, including budget and staff management.

  • Choir: Provide oversight and coordinated guidance to the Choir Director, incorporating the choir as an element of the worship program.

  • Spiritual Commitment: A deep love for Jesus and a desire to facilitate life-changing worship experiences.

  • Musical Excellence: Exceptional musician with the ability to lead congregational music confidently.

  • Liturgical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Reformed worship traditions and the ability to integrate contemporary elements.

  • Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work collaboratively with staff and church leadership.

  • Creativity & Innovation: Ability to design and implement creative worship experiences that reflect theological depth and modern relevance.

  • Relational Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with a diverse congregation and team.

  • Humility: A humble and teachable spirit, reflective of Christ-like servanthood.

  • Innovation: Creative and innovative approach to worship planning and execution.

  • Organizational Skills: Strong administrative skills, able to manage various aspects of worship planning effectively.

  • Pastoral Heart: Genuine care for the spiritual growth and development of both the congregation and the worship team.

 

The ideal candidate will be a passionate worship leader who embodies the values of SCPC, inspiring wholehearted followers of Christ and extending grace, gratitude, and generosity to the community.

Application Process:

Email your resume and cover letter to recruiting@scpres.org. Please include links/clips of yourself in action!