Worship Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for preparing, planning, and leading the musical portion of the worship service at the Vernon Hills campus of Christ Church. This includes recruiting, developing, and leading a team of volunteers, selecting the music in coordination with the campus pastor, and arranging for all the details for a dynamic worship experience to occur.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a vision and a culture of worship at the Christ Church Vernon Hills campus
• Ensure a dynamic worship experience for the Sunday service
• Work with the campus pastor in planning the worship service, including all songs, transitions, prayers, etc.
• Recruit, develop, and equip all worship team volunteers and any paid musicians
• Resource and prepare the worship team with all necessary music, songs, and other resources through use of Planning Center Services
• Encourage all, and especially those on the worship team, to pursue growth in Christlikeness and Christian maturity.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and leadership of additional special services or events across all campuses of Christ Church as needed. This may include:
  • One Church One Night
  • Christmas Concert
  • Christmas Eve Services
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Sunday
• Assist in managing the worship budget

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends or participates in all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor towards co-workers, team members, and guests.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Christ Church.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience in leading worship services and church leadership
• Love of God and devotion to following Christ and becoming more like him
• Prior musical experience
• Experience leading congregations in worship
• Ability to pastor from public platforms
• Ability to lead a team of musicians and technical artists musically and spiritually
• General computer skills (word processing, email, spreadsheet software)
• Competency with Planning Center Services
• Models a growing Christian character at work, home, and social life
• Agreement with Christ Church's Statement of Faith
   

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

•       Models Christian character at work, home, and social life

•       Strive to uphold the Statement of Staff Values

•       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 church