Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Lexington Presbyterian Church in Lexington, South Carolina as they search for their next Director of Music and Worship. Lexington Presbyterian is firmly grounded in Reformed, Calvinist doctrine and values strong biblical preaching and teaching. The congregation is friendly, supportive, and welcoming. While currently skewing a bit older, the church has historically had a good mix of ages and family demographics. Financially stable and owning its property, the church is situated in a desirable area with access to amenities like the lake, mountains, and good school districts. The church is also currently searching for its next teaching elder/pastor. Close collaboration with the new teaching elder/pastor will be key, as the church navigates this transitional period with an eye toward continued spiritual growth and outreach to the community, reflecting their missional focus. Overall, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact through Spirit-filled, theologically grounded worship in an attractive location.. 

The Director of Music and Worship at Lexington Presbyterian Church (LPC) plays a vital role in creating Christ-centered, theologically rich worship experiences. This full-time position offers the opportunity to collaborate with the senior pastor in shaping meaningful worship liturgy, leading vocal and instrumental music, and cultivating a vibrant culture of congregational singing that beautifully blends traditional hymns with modern compositions.

The ideal candidate:

• Must have strong faith and align with Reformed doctrine.
• Leads blended, theologically rich worship incorporating Liturgy.
• Recruits, mentors, and leads a strong worship team.
• Communicates and collaborates well with teams.
• Lead blended worship with instrumental/vocal mastery

POSITION OVERVIEW

Key responsibilities include directing choirs and worship teams, coordinating A/V needs, planning special services, and helping the congregation grow in their understanding and love of worship music. The ideal candidate will be a passionate follower of Christ with strong musical proficiency, leadership abilities, and a heart for church music ministry. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire and enrich worship in a welcoming and faith-filled community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Worship Planning & Collaboration – Work closely with the senior pastor to develop worship liturgy, selecting biblically grounded hymns, songs, and readings that align with the sermon text.
• Music Leadership & Direction – Lead and direct music for worship services, including overseeing the choir, worship team, and instrumental accompaniment.
• Volunteer & Team Coordination – Recruit, equip, and shepherd musicians, choir members, and technical team volunteers to enhance worship participation.
• Special Services & Programs – Plan and implement liturgy for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Good Friday) and work towards developing youth and children's choir programs.
• Technical & Administrative Oversight – Manage the music ministry budget, maintain church instruments, oversee A/V needs, and ensure the accuracy of worship guides and media projections.

Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above. Take the first step by clicking on the “Apply for this Job” button to confidentially make us aware of your interest. By confidential, we mean that we won’t share your information or interest with this or any other church prior to a full discussion with you and your permission to do so.

The Fine Print

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