Campus Worship Leader/Pastor

Crossroads Church; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Church is seeking a Campus Worship Leader (unlicensed)/ Pastor (licensed) to lead worship and help grow campus ministry. The role combines musical excellence with spiritual leadership and team development, working with campus and central staff.

The position includes 40 hours/week with 12–15 hours weekly for broader campus ministry and operations. Proficiency in Planning Center, Ableton, and worship tech is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Pastoral licensure required for pastoral title.
• Strong musical ability (vocals + instrument).
• Proficient with Planning Center, Ableton, and modern worship tech.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship weekly at campus services and CR Youth with excellence and authenticity.
• Direct execution of service elements during weekend services or worship experiences.
• Partner with the Producer to shape the weekend feel of the experience.
• Create and run Ableton tracks and train musicians to use them.
• Recruit, develop, and care for worship volunteers.
• Schedule volunteers in Planning Center and import song/service data.
• Oversee equipment and instrument upkeep and campus budgets for hiring musicians.

Skills

Musical ability

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Pastoral licensure

Tools

Planning Center

Ableton

Worship tech

Job description

Description

The Campus Worship Leader (unlicensed)/ Pastor (licensed) creates and leads dynamic worship experiences for weekend services and CR Youth at a specific campus. This role blends musical excellence, spiritual leadership, and team development to foster environments where people are inspired to take next steps in following Jesus. The Campus Worship Leader collaborates closely with campus and central staff, develops volunteer teams, and ensures that worship services are executed with excellence, authenticity, and creativity. Proficiency with Planning Center, ProPresenter, and Ableton is highly valued.

This is a full-time campus ministry role built around a worship leading core. In addition to worship responsibilities, approximately 12-15 hours per week will be dedicated to broader campus ministry and/or operational support. These responsibilities will be established in partnership with the Campus Pastor and may be shaped around the needs of the campus and the strengths and experience of the person in the role.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Worship Leadership

• Lead worship weekly at campus services and CR Youth with excellence, authenticity, and spiritual attentiveness.
• Direct execution of service elements during weekend services or worship experiences.
• Partner with the Producer to achieve the desired "feel" for the weekend experience.
• Create and run tracks in Ableton and train musicians to use them.

Creative Collaboration

• Participate in weekly planning meetings, contributing ideas for service elements.
• Assist in the creative process for both campus and youth services.
• Partner with central worship team on projects as needed.

Volunteer Development

• Recruit, develop, and care for worship volunteers.
• Host team nights, conduct auditions, and assist with master classes.
• Lead rehearsals and provide ongoing coaching for team members.

Service Preparation and Administration

• Schedule worship team volunteers in Planning Center.
• Import song and service information in Planning Center.
• Oversee equipment and instrument upkeep at the campus.
• Work with the Worship Lead to manage budgets for hiring musicians and purchasing equipment.

Campus and Church Engagement

• Attend campus staff huddle and all-staff huddles.
• Participate in campus life, including being present in the lobby on Sundays and helping run discipleship opportunities.
• Take part in retreats and special events as requested by the Campus Pastor or Worship Lead.

Campus Ministry/Operations

• Dedicate approximately 12-15 hours per week to supporting the broader ministry and operational needs of the campus.
• Partner with Campus Pastor to determine the focus of these responsibilities based on campus needs and ministry priorities.
• Responsibilities may include broader ministry and pastoral care or operational and administrative support, with opportunities for increased ministry responsibility for those with relevant pastoral training or experience.

Additional Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Campus Pastor.

Crossroads Culture:

• Embrace the Mission – Be deeply committed to reaching "one more person in one more place" so they can meet and be changed by Jesus.
• Advance the Vision – Help propel Crossroads toward becoming an Outward-Facing, Next-Gen Focused, Multi-Ethnic church that both reaches and reflects the communities we serve.
• Live the Culture – Embody our Staff Commitments of: Expect God to Move, Move as One, Take it Personally, Be Actively for Each Other, Invest in the Next, Leave the 99

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

• Experience:
  • 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent, relevant ministry experience.
  • Pastoral licensure required for pastoral title.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong musical ability (vocals + instrument preferred).
  • Comfortable with Planning Center, Ableton/track playback systems, and modern worship tech.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Demonstrates personal integrity and lives a Christ-centered life.
• Work Environment:
  • Primarily indoors with occasional travel for events.
  • May require occasional travel to other campuses.
  • Regular exposure to high-volume sound levels (84dB+).
  • Regular work schedule is Sunday-Thursday, with occasional Friday and Saturday responsibilities for ministry events, services, and special programming.

Classification: Exempt; salary

Status: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Directly Reports To: Campus Pastor