Worship & Music Director and/or Staff, St. John Lutheran Church

May 20, 2026

 

Worship & Music Staff Opportunities

St. John Lutheran Church – Bellville, Texas

St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Texas, is seeking gifted, creative, and faithful worship leaders and musicians to help shape and lead a vibrant ministry rooted in our Lutheran heritage and reaching toward the future. We value worship that is deeply grounded in Word and Sacrament, are proud of our identity as an ELCA congregation, and embrace a variety of musical expressions and styles.

We are open to structuring this opportunity in several ways:

  • Multiple part-time positions sharing responsibilities
  • One full-time Worship & Music Director overseeing the entire ministry
  • Or another arrangement based on the gifts of the candidates

We are more interested in finding the right people than fitting applicants into a predetermined structure.

About Our Congregation

St. John is a multi-generational congregation with a rich and diverse worship life. Weekend worship currently includes:

  • Saturday 6:00 pm – Informal worship featuring a rotating Country Gospel group, Women’s Choir, piano, and organ accompaniment.
  • Sunday 8:00 am – Traditional liturgical worship in the ELCA Lutheran tradition with organ and/or piano, a Men’s choir, mixed choir, and bell choir.
  • Sunday 10:30 am – Contemporary/blended worship with praise band and youth involvement
  • Wednesday Noon – Midweek worship with a classic Americana style

We also have an active bell choir and host Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, youth ministry, camp experiences, and seasonal events, ie. National Day of Prayer, Good Ol’ Country Gospel concert, Concordia Gesangverein, Lent, Advent, etc. These often include music leadership and collaboration.

Areas of Responsibility

Depending on staffing structure and candidate gifts, responsibilities may include:

  • Worship Leadership & Planning
  • Work collaboratively with the pastor and worship team in planning worship
  • Select music appropriate to seasons, themes, and Lutheran liturgical traditions
  • Support worship that is both rooted and creative
  • Assist with special services, including Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Christmas, funerals, weddings, and festivals
  • Ability to chant portions of the liturgy in the Lutheran tradition is appreciated but not required

Music Leadership

Coordinate and develop a wide variety of musical ensembles, including:

  • Traditional worship musicians
  • Contemporary praise band
  • Men’s Choir
  • Women’s Choir
  • Early Birds Mixed Choir
  • Youth Choir
  • Bell Choir
  • Bluegrass musicians
  • Guest and seasonal musicians

We value broad musical appreciation and creativity. Candidates do not need expertise in every style but should enjoy helping people offer their gifts in worship.

Technology & Worship Production

  • Oversee worship livestreaming and online worship presence
  • Coordinate sound, projection, and AV systems
  • Recruit and train volunteers
  • Help ensure worship excellence both in-person and online

Faith Formation & Congregational Life

Potential opportunities based on interest and staffing:

  • Youth ministry participation (VBS, Camp, Choirs)
  • Community music outreach
  • Developing relationships with local and visiting musicians
  • Connections with area musicians and artists are a plus.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who:

  • Support and appreciate Lutheran, ELCA, theology and worship traditions
  • Demonstrate a living Christian faith
  • Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
  • Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Are comfortable working across multiple worship styles
  • Have musical proficiency in one or more areas (voice, piano, organ, instrumental leadership, conducting, etc.)
  • Have familiarity with worship technology and AV systems
  • Enjoy empowering volunteers and building teams
  • Formal music education is welcomed but not required. We value passion, creativity, flexibility, and a heart for ministry.

Compensation

Compensation and hours are negotiable and based on experience, qualifications, and position structure (part-time or full-time).

To Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Description of musical experience and ministry background
  • Links to recordings or worship samples, if available

Questions and applications may be sent to:

St. John Lutheran Church
Attn: Pastor Jay Grave
520 N. Holland
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-2081
Rev.Jgrave@gmail.com

Come help us honor our Lutheran roots while joyfully making a new song together.