Position Summary

The Worship & Production Director leads all worship and production environments at Watermark Church to create distraction-free, engaging, and Spirit-led experiences where people can encounter God.

This role is responsible for both executing and multiplying—leading worship, overseeing production systems, and developing volunteer teams and leaders who can carry ownership across all environments. The goal is not just to run services, but to build a sustainable, scalable ministry that does not depend on one person.

Reports To

Lead Pastor & Executive Director

Position Type

Full-Time

Primary Responsibilities

1. Worship Leadership

Lead worship regularly for Sunday services and key environments
Build and develop a healthy, consistent worship culture
Oversee song selection, arrangements, and setlists
Maintain and grow the church’s worship library

2. Production Oversight

Oversee all production environments (audio, lighting, video, presentation)
Program and manage lighting using Vista lighting software
Ensure ProPresenter, Planning Center, and all systems are accurate and organized
Oversee live stream execution and scheduling

3. Full Environment Ownership

Provide leadership and oversight for all worship and production needs across:

Sunday Services
Watermark Students (Youth Nights)
Young Adult gatherings
Worship Nights
Special Events (Easter, Christmas, etc.)

This is a church-wide leadership role, not limited to Sunday mornings.

4. Volunteer Team Development

Recruit, train, and develop worship and production volunteers
Build depth across all roles (audio, lighting, ProPresenter, cameras, band)
Create clear onboarding and training pathways
Schedule teams through Planning Center

5. Leadership Multiplication

Identify and develop volunteer leaders within each area
Empower leaders to take ownership of key responsibilities, including:
- ProPresenter playlist creation
- Service preparation and setup
- Team communication and coordination
Build a structure where ministry is not dependent on one person

6. Service Planning & Execution

Collaborate with Lead Pastor and staff on service planning
Ensure services are prepared, rehearsed, and executed with excellence
Oversee service flow and production execution

7. Systems & Organization

Maintain clean, organized, and repeatable systems
Ensure Planning Center is accurate and up to date
Create and document workflows for all production roles

8. External Event Support

Oversee and coordinate all production needs for outside groups using the Watermark facility
Ensure audio, lighting, video, and presentation systems are properly set up for external use
Communicate clearly with outside groups regarding production capabilities and expectations
Determine when personal presence is required vs. when trained volunteers can support the event
Ensure all equipment is reset and ready for the next church service or event

Win

Worship environments are engaging, distraction-free, and spiritually impactful
A growing team of trained volunteers and leaders who carry ownership
Systems are clear, organized, and reproducible
Worship and production environments are scalable across all ministries

Expectations

Lead or oversee worship regularly
Be present for Sunday services and key events
Build systems that reduce dependency on the role
Develop leaders, not just fill roles
Align with Watermark Church’s mission and culture

Required Competencies

Proficiency in:
- Planning Center Online (PCO)
- ProPresenter
- Vista lighting software
Strong vocal and/or instrumental worship leadership ability
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to develop people and build teams
Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve under pressure

Qualifications

Experience leading worship in a church setting
Experience overseeing production environments (audio, lighting, video)
Proven ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams
Strong understanding of church culture and ministry environments

Final Note

This role is not just about running worship or production—it is about building people, systems, and environments that help others encounter God.

The Worship & Production Director plays a key role in helping Watermark Church live out its mission:

Encounter God. Experience Community. Leave a Lasting Mark.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role, we would love to start a conversation with you.

Please send the following to RJ Pasco (Executive Director) atrj@watermarkchurchmi.com:

A brief introduction about yourself and your story
A resume highlighting your ministry and/or relevant experience
Links to any videos of you leading worship (if available)

After reviewing your information, we will follow up with next steps.

We’re looking for the right fit for both the role and our team, and we’re excited to connect with individuals who feel called to help people encounter God through worship and production.

Check us out: www.watermarkchurchmi.com

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