Director of Music and Worship: Lexington Presbyterian Church

Director of Music and Worship:
Lexington Presbyterian Church

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.

• 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.

• 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.

03/01/2026

Full Time

$71k-$90k

Lexington Presbyterian Church

Church

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Lexington, SC

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.”