Director of Worship Ministry
Chapel Hill Church | Portage, MI
Part-time | Approximately 25 hours/week
Salary: $30,000/year
About Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Church is a growing progressive United Methodist congregation in Portage, Michigan, with a vibrant worship life, a strong sense of momentum, and a deep commitment to welcome, justice, spiritual formation, and community.
We are a church where contemporary worship, thoughtful theology, and expansive belonging can live together. Our congregation includes many young families, longtime members, new seekers, and people who are rediscovering church after time away. We are looking for a worship leader who can help us continue building music ministry that is spiritually rich, musically excellent, emotionally honest, and deeply participatory.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves contemporary worship and wants to help shape a growing ministry in a church that is healthy, radically inclusive, mission-driven, and open to what comes next.
Position Overview
The Director of Worship Ministry provides leadership for the music ministries of Chapel Hill Church by planning, coordinating, and leading music in worship. This person will serve as the primary worship leader for our 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship service and will help develop the people, systems, and musical culture that support meaningful congregational worship across the life of the church.
The right candidate will be a self-starter: organized, collaborative, musically gifted, spiritually grounded, and able to move ideas into action. They will bring strong instincts for contemporary worship while also appreciating the breadth of musical expression within a United Methodist congregation.
This role is ideal for someone who has been shaped by contemporary worship environments and is ready to lead in a church that values theological depth, inclusion, creativity, and authenticity.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with strong vocal capabilities and the ability to accompany themselves, as well as a collaborative spirit and a proven ability to get things done. Please visit our website for the full list of qualifications and application details.
Terms of Employment
Part-time, non-exempt position.
Approximately 20-25 hours per week, with regular on-site presence.
Annual salary of $30,000. Works closely with pastors, staff, volunteer musicians, and worship leaders.
How to Apply
To learn more about Chapel Hill Church and view the full job description, please visit our website.
Applicants should submit a resume and any relevant worship-leading samples, recordings, or links to Rev. Dr. Gutierrez via email: april@portagechapelhill.org.