Riverside Community Church (RCC) Praise Leader Search:

RCC’s Vision Statement is “To Know Christ and make Him known.” We strive to be a Christ-centered and Bible-driven church, bringing the lost to Christ, helping people be transformed for Christ, proclaiming the truth of the Gospel, living out the Gospel daily, building the next generation of church leadership, being accountable to God and each other, and clinging to God’s goodness while facing life's struggles. RCC leadership eagerly seeks a like-minded Praise Leader who can lead the church in praising God with gifts of music & songs.
 

About RCC:

Established in 1996, RCC is a non-denominational, independent EM Church with Reformed theology, located 20 miles from NYC in Bergen County, NJ. We are a family-oriented, multi-generational, multi-ethnic (the largest being English-speaking Korean-Americans) community with a vibrant Sunday School and Youth Group, and led by 4 pastoral staff. We actively serve our local community and support global, regional, and local missionaries.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate engaging and spiritually-empowering worship services.

• Develop and direct our worship team, nurturing their spiritual and musical growth.

• Collaborate closely with the pastor and ministry leaders to design worship services that enhance the sermon and overall worship experience.

• Select and prepare music for all church services and special events.

• Recruit, audition, and train new musicians and vocalists.

• Conduct regular rehearsals to prepare the team for services and events.

• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling, team communication, and music licensing.

• Keep current with trends in worship music and methods, implementing them as appropriate.

Qualifications:​

• A deep personal faith and a clear understanding of worship in a Christian context.

• Proven experience as a Worship or Praise Leader.

• Ability to play a musical instrument proficiently, preferably guitar or keyboard.

• Excellent vocal ability.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and motivate a team.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in using technology for music and sound (PA systems, sound boards, presentation software).

• Flexibility to work on weekends, holidays, and during special events.

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To Apply:

Download the Praise Leader Application form by clicking the button below. For questions, please email: PSC@RiversidePeople.org.