Chapel Band Worship Leader

Reporting to the Director of Religious & Spiritual Life, the Chapel Band Worship Leader will provide musical and spiritual leadership for McMurry University’s Chapel services. This role focuses on fostering a worshipful environment that enhances the spiritual life of the campus community. The Worship Leader will oversee the planning, preparation, and delivery of worship music in collaboration with the University Chaplains and student musicians.

Part-Time (6-8 Hours per Week) | 10 Month Contract (Mid-August through Mid-May)

Duties & Responsibilities :

Chapel Band Worship Leader will take primary responsibility for the following:

Coordinate & Lead Weekly Chapel Band Rehearsal

Lead student musicians in planning & preparing music for Chapel

Lead rehearsal, including support of student musicians in Chapel Band to develop student leadership through both musical and spiritual growth

Recruit, welcome, and integrate new student musicians into Chapel Band in coordination with Religious & Spiritual Life Staff

Coordinate setup of portable sound system and necessary equipment during or prior to rehearsal

Plan & Lead Worship Music for Weekly Chapel Services (Tuesdays, 11am – 12pm)

Lead brief sound check with student musicians prior to start of Chapel

Lead Chapel Band in facilitating all music for weekly Chapel services

Coordinate tear-down and storage of portable sound system and necessary equipment after Chapel

Administrative Support of Chapel Band

Prepare & distribute chord charts, lyric sheets, videos/audio files, etc. as needed to support student musicians (using Song Select platform)

Input song selections into Planning Center Services

Coordinate with RSL Student Worker for preparation of lyric slides (using ProPresenter software)

Maintain, organize, and advise on purchasing of instruments, cables, and sound equipment as needed to support the ministry of Chapel Band

Meet periodically with Religious & Spiritual Life Staff for planning of Chapel Services

Coordinate CCLI Reporting with Religious & Spiritual Life Admin Assistant

Special Chapel Worship Opportunities

Organize Chapel Band in preparing to lead special worship opportunities throughout the year, including services such as Welcome Week Chapel, Family Weekend Chapel, Final Ala Cumba Memorial Service (Homecoming), Night of Worship, or other opportunities as may arise

Organize Chapel Band in preparing to lead special worship opportunities throughout the year outside of campus, such as “McMurry Sundays” at local congregations, Youth Camps, Conferences, or other settings where Chapel Band is invited to lead worship as ambassadors from McMurry University

Required Qualifications :

Experience in worship leading and music ministry

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively mentor and collaborate with students

Ability to organize and lead rehearsals efficiently

Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive worship environment

Flexibility and creativity in adapting to the needs of a diverse campus community

Minimum Education Requirements :

Some College Hours

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Music, Worship Studies, or related field