Worship Director - Highland Park

Company: Christchurchil
Location: Highland Park
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

To provide leadership for the campus congregation primarily through corporate worship and the development & nurture of worship and tech teams.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Worship Ministry
  • Plan and lead weekly worship services in cooperation with the campus pastor and in coordination with the master sermon schedule.
  • Recruit and develop the vocal and instrumental worship teams that lead worship at the campus which includes the training and care of these musicians.
  • Lead weekly rehearsal of the worship team (usually on Sunday mornings)
  • Individual practice time to be well prepared for the rehearsal and service.
  • Work with the Campus Pastor in planning liturgical elements in the weekly worship services.
  • Work with the Campus Pastor to coordinate the creation and production of special events (Good Friday, Easter, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Worship Nights, etc.).
  • Research new songs and implement a rotation of new songs into the campus repertoire creating new charts for the musicians, and new lyrics slides for ProPresenter.
  • Work with the Tech Director to ensure that all ProPresenter slides are accurate
  • Schedule worship teams 4 weeks out
  • Communicate with the worship team early in the week before each Sunday
  • Record rehearsal tracks as needed
  • General
    • Work with the campus pastor to develop and manage the worship department budget.
    • Be available to occasionally lead worship in other Christ Church venues
    • Recommend the acquisition, maintenance, and replacement of musical fixed assets of the church including instruments, equipment, and the music library
    • General Staff Responsibilities
      • Attend weekly campus Staff Meetings
      • Attend monthly All Staff Meetings
      • Attend weekly Christ Church worship leader meetings
      • Attend weekly Production Meetings
      • Participate in other staff meetings as needed (Creative Team, Seasonal Planning, etc)NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
        • Attend all required training and meetings (staff, one-on-one, team, etc.).
        • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor towards members, co-workers, vendors and guests.
        • Adhere to all policies and procedures of Christ Church.
        • Establish regular office hours.
        • Check phone messages sent to your extension daily.
        • Perform other duties as assigned.ACCOUNTABILITIES:
          • Dynamic and engaging worship experiences
          • A growing number of adult worship volunteers
          • Personal investment in the lives of worship & tech volunteers
          • A culture of spiritual growth and discipleship as well as musical/technical developmentQUALIFICATIONS:
            • Deep devotion to God and love for His Word
            • Gifted leadership skills (on and off the platform)
            • Highly relational (caring and personable on an individual level)
            • Articulate (able to communicate well on the platform)
            • Disciplined (works hard and smart)
            • Innovative and creative
            • Quick learner
            • High musical competency (instrumental and vocal)
            • Able to engage congregation as a worship leader
            • Able to attract others to the worship ministry
            • Able to develop a team-oriented culture through training, mentoring and teaching
            • Willing to engage with others in accountable relationships
            • General understanding of audio, video and lighting (AVL)
            • Committed to the Vision, Mission and Values of Christ ChurchOTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
              • Models Christian character at work, home, and social life
              • Possess a developed Christian maturity
              • Agreement of Christ Church's Statement of Faith
              • Understanding of Constitution and ByLaws of Christ Church
              • Willingness to serve in and/or outside the churchThis position requires time spent on the following physical activities:None Under 1/3 to Over1/3 2/3 2/3Stand -______-______-__x___-______-Walk -______-______-__x___-______-Sit -______-______-__x___-______-Usehandstofinger,handle,orfeel -______-______-__x___-______-Reachwithhandsandarms -______-__x___-______-______-Climborbalance -__x___-______-______-______-Stoop,kneel,crouch,orcrawl -______-__x___-______-______-Talkorhear -______-______-______-__x___-Tasteorsmell -__x___-______-______-______-This position requires time spent lifting weight or exerting force in the following manner:None Under 1/3 to Over1/3 2/3 2/3Upto10pounds -______-______-___x__-______-Upto25pounds -______-__x___-______-______-Upto50pounds -___x__-______-______-______-Upto100pounds -___x__-______-______-______-Morethan100pounds -___x__-______-______-______-
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