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Job Title:
Director of Music and Worship: Lexington Presbyterian Church
Job Description:
LPC is seeking a Director of Music and Worship in a full-time capacity. The Director of Music and Worship is a man who, in conjunction with the senior pastor, plans and implements the music and worship liturgy of LPC. The objective is to equip the congregation to “sing a new song” in vibrant, biblical worship, appropriately incorporating and preserving classic hymnody with the mindful use of new, rich hymns and songs to balance and to blend a robust spectrum of confessional worship in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24).
Our worship follows the historic Presbyterian lineage of the Protestant Reformation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Collaborate with the pastors in the preparation of the weekly worship liturgy, utilizing biblical themes, readings, confessions, prayers, hymns, songs, and choir anthems that complement the sermon text.
● Direct and lead music for worship services.
● Prepare musical portions of the weekly worship guide and projections using current software.
● Plan and implement liturgy for special services, including but not limited to Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Christmas Eve.
● Rehearse with the worship team in preparation for worship services.
● Communicate faithfully with the pastors, staff, and Worship Committee.
● Supervise interns and the A/V Coordinator who participate in LPC music services.
● Recruit, equip, motivate, supervise, and shepherd volunteer music team leaders and musicians.
● Educate the congregation towards a better understanding of classical and modern hymnody.
● Develop and manage the music ministry budget.
● Oversee the maintenance and care of church instruments (e.g., cleaning, tuning).
● Participate in the life and ministry of the church.
● Direct an adult choir (this shall include selection of appropriate music, development of existing members of the choir, and recruitment of new members).
● Work towards the development of a youth/children’s choir program.
● Concerts: As resourcing permits, plan, promote, and host a concert series with Christian-based musicians and groups.
● Attend weekly staff meetings.
● Oversee the preparation of worship slides for projection.
● Oversee A/V media on website and social media (apple podcasts, etc).
● Personal Development/Resource: Stay abreast with the latest resources that discuss congregational worship and music ministry.
● Oversee sound and technical aspects of worship.
● Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- A commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and to the doctrinal standards of the PCA as articulated in the Westminster Confession of Faith and catechisms.
- A clear call to music ministry with experience, expertise, and passion for worship.
- Broad knowledge of Christian worship music across multiple styles and generational tastes.
- Ability to lead congregation singing with voice and accompanying instrument (piano and/or guitar).
- Degree(s) in music preferred.
- Familiarity with software such as Planning Center, Microsoft Office, music notation software, and Church Center.
- Ability to coordinate, motivate, and shepherd musicians and technical team members.
- Dependable, responsible, self-motivated, and creative.
- Experience working in a church-based music ministry with choirs and worship teams is highly desired. Prior experience in church music ministry preferred.
Application Deadline
03/01/2026
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$71k-$90k
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Lexington, SC
Description of Organization
Lexington Presbyterian Church (LPC) is a solidly and winsomely reformed, confessional, multi-generation PCA church located in Lexington, SC. Lexington, a suburb of the South Carolina state capital, is a thriving, diverse, family-oriented community with strong schools and a growing economy. LPC is a church of 350 members.
At LPC, “For God’s glory, we are making disciples of Jesus as we worship, love, and serve.”
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