JOIN OUR TEAM

Who We Are: At Midland Alliance Church (MAC), we share and live the belief that people find their life purpose by following Jesus. MAC is a community with opportunities for every generation to live out their purpose in and through the life of the Church. We are focused on intentionally being welcoming, providing clear opportunities to grow spiritually, and reaching out with the good news of Jesus. MAC celebrated 100 years of ministry in 2025 and we are building upon a strong foundation moving forward into our next season.

Vision: Our vision is to see the Midland and surrounding area Growing in Faith and Life by following Jesus Christ.

Local Community: MAC is located in Midland, Ontario, a beautiful town on the shores of Georgian Bay with a population of almost 18,000 people. Midland is the hub of several surrounding towns and townships comprising North Simcoe with a population of over 50,000. The population doubles in the summer due to the area’s cottages, resorts and National and Provincial Parks. Midland is within close proximity to beaches, parks, trails, and ski resorts. 

Position Overview: The Worship Director/Worship Pastor’s primary responsibility is providing Spirit-led vision and leadership to MAC’s Worship Ministry. You will demonstrate passion for the opportunity to creatively, collaboratively and prayerfully lead the church into God’s presence through musical worship. The primary responsibility is a part-time role; however, there is potential for full-time employment with additional ministry leadership opportunities dependent on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and availability.

Position Type: Part-time or Full-time (see Position Overview above)

Accountability: Reports to the Lead Pastor

Compensation: Based on qualifications, experience, and the CCD’s Compensation Guidelines

Additional Benefits: Annual paid vacation. Benefit package and ARF dependent on hours.

The Role - Duties and Responsibilities: The Worship Director/Worship Pastor will plan, prepare and regularly lead worship at Sunday services. Select, curate and lead songs, in coordination with the preaching schedule and pastoral team, that echo the rich truths of Scripture and point people to Jesus. Provide well-structured and planned practices to equip and support worship teams and assist with developing and supporting the Youth Worship Teams. Intentionally incorporate various mediums of art to inspire faith and deepen reflection. 

The Worship Director/Worship Pastor will shepherd a team of volunteer musicians and artists. Equip, train and encourage excellence through humility, dedication and hard work. Draw together the team members’ gifts, skills and personalities into one purpose in Christ. Model and create rhythms that reflect and prioritize Jesus’ ways (scripture reading, prayer, sabbath, worship etc.) Care for the whole congregation collaboratively with other MAC pastors/leaders.

What you Bring: Your strengths include a passion for leading worship and inspiring volunteer worship leaders and team members to serve and grow. You are creative and have a warm and welcoming personality. You are relational and love to guide others into deeper faith because you have a growing personal relationship with Christ. You bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree and/or training in theology or ministry (preferred). 
• Strong proficiency vocally and preferred ability to lead with an instrument.
• Proven experience in worship leadership, leader development, and spiritual formation.
• Spiritual maturity with a demonstrated commitment to spiritual growth. 
• A desire to grow alongside those you shepherd with a demonstrated willingness to learn ministry skills and lessons. 
• Ability to inspire and mobilize involvement in servant leadership.
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts, have difficult conversations and provide feedback in a Christlike manner.
• Ability and joy in building relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Relentlessly proactive and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Conduct oneself with professionalism, diligence and friendliness.
• Strong administration and organization skills.
• Experience with sound, lighting, and media is an asset.
• A working knowledge and experience with church software platforms Planning Center, Proclaim/ProPresenter, is an asset.

An offer of employment for the position of Worship Director/Worship Pastor at Midland Alliance Church is conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and vulnerable sector police check. Interested candidates working 15+ hours must be or be willing to become licensed with the Central Canadian District of The Alliance Canada. Successful candidates must agree with and adhere to the Statement of Faith, Constitution, by-laws and policies of Midland Alliance Church and The Christian Missionary Alliance of Canada.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and links to samples of leading worship to careers@machurch.ca. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.