POSITION FILLED: Worship Leader at Desert Cross, Gilbert

Desert Cross Lutheran is looking for a worship leader at their Gilbert campus. This person will be a gifted pianist and able to lift up other musical gifts and talents within the congregation. Contact the church if interested.

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Worship Leader, Desert Cross Lutheran Church - Gilbert Campus

Purpose: Lead worship on Sunday mornings at our 9am worship service in a way that is consistent with our mission, values and theology.    

Responsibilities 

  • Make music packets for Gilbert band during the week prior to worship service

  • Utilize and recruit musical talent within the congregation

  • Work with musicians before the worship service

  • Accompany adult and children’s choir. Lead singing time at 10:15 on Sunday mornings (for about 10 minutes)

  • Play prelude music 10-15 minutes prior to start of worship services.

  • Lead 9am Desert Cross - Gilbert worship service

  • Lead special worship services as needed. Holy week services, Christmas eve, funerals, and weddings as necessary

  • Communicate faithfully with Director of music and pastors about worship service

Musical Competencies:

  • High proficiency on the piano

  • Ability and comfort to lead worship vocally

  • Ability in wide range of styles including Christian classics (hymns) and contemporary music

  • Ability to train others to lead or assist in leading worship

  • Experience with technical aspects of worship like the soundboard and microphones, etc. is a plus