Church, Worship & Community Musician
Funding
Institutional budgets · Salaried or stipend-based roles
Structure
Part-time or full-time staff positions within religious or community institutions
Credentials
Strong sight-reading and ensemble leadership skills · Cultural and stylistic fluency
Responsibilities
Leading worship music
Accompanying services
Directing choirs or ensembles
Planning seasonal programs
Pros
Consistent work · Predictable schedules · Strong community ties
Challenges
Specific stylistic expectations · Limited creative flexibility · Modest budgets