Worship Director

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 experience 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.

Worship Director

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