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Worship Director

MinistryHub, New Lenox, Illinois, United States, 60451

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MinistryHub is honored to partner with Lincolnway Church in their search for a Worship Director. Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to hello@ministryhub.org.

About Lincolnway Church At Lincolnway, we exist to make disciples of Christ by loving kids and strengthening families in order to redeem the Lincolnway community. We are a Gospel-centered church that seeks to make the Good News of Jesus known and accessible through our welcoming environment and approachable and engaging messages.

With over 50 years of ministry history, our church has built a lasting impact in the surrounding community. As a church we have a culture that focuses on the importance of soul-care and emotional and spiritual health and we strive to embody a perspective that promotes unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials and charity in all things. We have a vibrant staff culture, a great church family of about 200 in weekly attendance, a thriving kid’s ministry and are located in a great area!

Job Summary The Worship Director will provide comprehensive leadership for the church's worship ministry, creating and implementing engaging, spiritually meaningful worship experiences. This role requires a deep commitment to musical excellence, theological integrity, and spiritual formation. Additionally, this position will recruit, train and empower volunteers to create transformative worship experiences that glorify God and engage the congregation.

There is opportunity for the role to be customized somewhat to the specific giftings of the candidate, with availability (should they be interested) to also invest some hours in areas such as community outreach, small groups, preaching/teaching, etc.

The Worship Director will report to the Lead Pastor.

Qualifications And Requirements Professional Qualifications

Previous experience leading worship in a similar church setting

Significant vocal and instrumental proficiency (able to lead from guitar and/or keys)

Demonstrated leadership and team management skills

Spiritual Requirements

Demonstrates a high-integrity lifestyle aligned with Biblical standards

A lifestyle congruent with Biblical leadership qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-13, 2 Timothy 2, Titus 1:5-9)

Strong personal faith and spiritual maturity

Technical Skills

Familiar with church streaming and online video broadcasting

Skilled in audio/visual technology

Comfortable using worship planning/organization tools like Planning Center

Core Responsibilities Volunteer Team Leadership

Lead and develop worship team through:

Strategic recruitment

Comprehensive audition process

Ongoing training and mentoring

Regular team encouragement and spiritual care

Pray consistently for and with team members

Implement intentional team-building and care strategies

Sunday Experience Oversight

Manage all aspects of Sunday service coordination, including:

Back of House operations

Front of House coordination

Announcement Team management

Greeter team coordination

Operational Responsibilities

Direct weekly worship activities and rehearsals

Schedule and lead team meetings and rehearsals

Manage worship team budget

Maintain sound, video, and lighting equipment

Assist in video and media development as required

Collaborative Ministry

Collaborate with Kids and Student ministry directors and participate in Family Experience Sundays

Support and enhance our LincolnwayOnline platform

Regularly communicate with the Lead Pastor to ensure worship elements and sermon themes are aligned

Participate in staff and leadership meetings

Compensation And Benefits

Salary depends upon experience. Compensation range is from $55,000-65,000

2 weeks Paid Vacation

Additional flex days and service days

Personal development fund for use on soul-care and personal growth - books, counseling, conferences, etc.

Opportunity for financial support for continued pastoral education and growth

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Religious Institutions

Non-profit Organizations

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