Lake Murray Presbyterian Church – Chapin, South Carolina

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Accountable to: Head of Staff/Senior Pastor

Supervises: Choir Director(s), Organist, Musicians, AV volunteers

Purpose: Develop, produce, and lead, in combination with pastoral staff, thoughtful worship experiences for both in-person and digital congregation that engages and connects people to God and one another, nurturing their calling to life as a disciple of Jesus. Develop engaging media presence to clearly communicate all aspects of congregational life as the church seeks to live out God’s purposes for it.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Worship

   1. Serve as a primary leader and developer promoting a ‘blended’ style of liturgy incorporating essential aspects of traditional and contemporary worship encouraging LMPC to be a Church for Everyone.

   2. Collaborate with the worship planning team including the Senior Pastor, Organist, Adult Choir director, Children’s choir director, production staff, and volunteers to plan and implement all worship services.

   3. Ensure all musical elements are thoughtfully coordinated with other aspects of worship including liturgy, sermon, sacraments, etc.

   4. Create weekly liturgy in conjunction with the pastoral staff and worship committee

   5. Hire, recruit, train and nurture team members and volunteers for all roles responsible for conducting engaging and seamless worship services.

   6. Conduct weekly music rehearsals with those participating in worship.

   7. Conduct Sunday, pre-worship rehearsal/sound check to ensure all components are functioning correctly.

   8. Use church approved applications (Planning Center, SongSelect, etc.) to ensure clear communication and compliance with copyright regulations.

   9. Facilitate monthly meetings with the worship committee of Session

   10. Engage with congregation members prior to and following worship, building relationships with congregants and visitors.

 

1. Digital Communication, Technology, and Social Media

   1. Work with pastoral staff to cultivate and implement strategies for encouraging digital engagement through presenting high-quality media.

   2. Develop and manage all Audio, Video, and Lighting in all worship spaces.

   3. Recruit, train, and encourage AV team members to ensure production of worship and other events, enhancing digital engagement with LMPC.

   4. Develop strategies for communicating the mission and ministry of LMPC through engaging website and social media productions.

 

1. LMPC Staff Member

   1. Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.

   2. Schedule and facilitate meetings for Worship and Administration committees and Communications staff

   3. Attend and contribute to weekly worship planning meetings and quarterly discussions for special events/holiday seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Generosity, Kirkin, etc.)

   4. Fulfill other duties as assigned to assist with the ministry of LMPC (VBS, Rally Day, etc.)

 

1. Additional Priorities

   1. Create a strategy to bring worship & arts to life across all ministries of LMPC including the Day School and Children & Youth Ministries as well as adult connection groups

   2. Develop and manage the approved financial budget for Worship Arts in partnership with the organist, choir director, and worship committee.

 

1. Knowledge, Skills, and other requirements

   1. Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and familiar with Reformed theology and forms of worship.

   2. Bachelors degree required – Masters degree in theology, worship, and/or music preferred.

   3. Technical knowledge and skills necessary for coordinating all elements to produce excellent in-person and virtual worship experiences.

   4. Experience with vocal music and leading worship through proficient use of keyboard, rhythm guitar, or both.

   5. Familiarity with ProPresenter worship software.

   6. Organizational skills that enable efficient management of multiple projects and establishing priorities.

   7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

1. Compensation

   1. Salary range $63,000 - $68,000 based on experience and qualifications.

   2. PTO – 16 days in first year growing to maximum of 25 days based on length of employment. PTO can be used on no more than 5 Sundays per year.

   3. Health benefits – to be negotiated as part of compensation package.

   4. FSA match of $500 per annum

   5. Retirement – match of $1000  per annum

 

1. Applications

Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter including 3 references by October 30, 2026 to dkreiss@lmpchurch.com