Worship Minister

New River Fellowship is seeking a Worship & Music Ministry Resident who desires to grow deeply in their calling while serving in a vibrant, community-centered church. This residency is designed for someone who is eager to be developed—not just as a musician, but as a well-rounded ministry leader shaped through hands-on experience, mentorship, and spiritual formation.

This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to be discipled as a Christ-follower and developed as a Christlike-leader while actively contributing to a diverse and Spirit-led worship environment.

As a resident, you will be discipled and developed in multiple areas of ministry, including:

• Leading and cultivating meaningful, Spirit-led worship experiences
• Building and shepherding a team of musicians
• Thoughtful and prayerful worship planning
• Exposure to (and training in) the broader life of the church, including pastoral care, prayer ministry, and community engagement
• Collaboration with media and production teams
• Leadership development through regular feedback, mentorship, and reflection

• Help lead Sunday morning worship
• Prayerfully select songs and assist in shaping worship gatherings
• Coordinate and communicate with musicians, including monthly scheduling
• Participate in weekly rehearsals (Thursdays)
• Work alongside the media team to ensure excellence in lyrics and presentation
• Invest relationally in the worship team and broader church community

• A heart for worship and a growing relationship with God
• A teachable spirit and desire to grow in ministry leadership
• Musical ability and some experience leading or participating in worship
• A collaborative, humble, and servant-hearted posture
• A passion for engaging both the church and the surrounding community

• Intentional mentorship and discipleship from church leadership
• Opportunities to grow in a wide range of ministry skills
• Real leadership experience in a supportive environment
• Space to explore your calling within a local church context
• A community committed to your spiritual and personal development

If you’re sensing a call to grow in worship ministry and want to be part of a church that invests deeply in its leaders, we would love to connect with you.

To apply for the Worship & Music Ministry Residency, please submit the following:

• A current resume including ministry, leadership, musical, and/or volunteer experience

• A brief testimony sharing your relationship with Jesus and sense of calling to worship ministry

• A short statement explaining why you are interested in the residency at New River Fellowship

• Video links of you leading worship or participating musically (live recordings preferred, if available)

• Two references:

• One pastoral or spiritual mentor reference
• One personal or ministry reference

Applicants should also be:

• Able to participate consistently in Sunday gatherings and Thursday rehearsals

• Willing to engage in the life and mission of the church community

• Open to discipleship, feedback, and spiritual formation

• • In alignment with the mission and values of New River Fellowship