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