Worship Director

Mission Church; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Gym stipend

403(b) Retirement plan with company 3%

Paid time off

Ministry-related perks

Job summary

Mission Church in Bloomingdale, IL seeks a Worship Director to lead Christ-centered, Spirit-led worship across ministries. You will develop volunteers, train leaders, and plan weekly services with the Weekend Experience Director to foster unity and excellence.

You will shepherd musicians and vocalists, ensure theological alignment, and oversee a ministry strategy and budget that supports a sustainable, vibrant worship culture for all ages.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree preferred.
• 5 years of applicable experience leading a worship ministry in a church with multiple services.
• Experience leading and pastoring large volunteer teams.
• Experience with music technology including Ableton, Logic, and other DAWs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and shepherd worship team volunteers (musicians, vocalists, leaders).
• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to Worship staff, Coaches, and volunteers.
• Develop a volunteer leadership pipeline through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training environments fit for their level of talent.
• Lead worship from stage with excellence, humility, and pastoral connection.
• Serve as the primary worship voice for the church, guiding the congregation in a way that invites participation rather than spectatorship.
• Plan and lead weekly worship preparation in partnership with the Weekend Experience Director and execute with worship coordinators.
• Oversee the totality of Worship at Mission, including Mission Students (6-12th grade), working with Worship Staff to develop volunteers and pipeline for future leaders.
• Ensure theological alignment, artistic excellence, and spiritual vitality in all worship environments with Mission’s overall mission, vision, and values appropriately embodied within worship.
• Develop a long-term vision and strategy for worship ministry that aligns with Mission's mission and the broader Creative Team.
• Responsible for the planning, allocation, and oversight of the annual Worship budget.
• Evaluate and improve worship systems, tools, and processes.
• Maintain consistency and contextualization of worship culture across multiple ministries.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Team building

Communication

Musical direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ableton Live

Logic Pro

DAWs

Job description

Job Title: Worship Director

The Role

The Worship Director serves as a key leader on the Mission Church team, ensuring worship experiences are Christ-centered, Spirit-led, and culturally accessible. This director-level leader drives worship and creative excellence across all ministries, fosters a culture of authentic worship, and equips worship leaders and musicians to carry out the mission of the church.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Team Development and Discipleship

• Recruit, train, and shepherd worship team volunteers (musicians, vocalists, leaders)
• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to Worship staff, Coaches, and volunteers.
• Develop a volunteer leadership pipeline through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training environments fit for their level of talent.

2. Worship Leadership & Oversight

• Lead worship from stage with excellence, humility, and pastoral connection.
• Serve as the primary worship voice for the church, guiding the congregation in a way that invites participation rather than spectatorship.
• Plan and lead weekly worship preparation in partnership with the Weekend Experience Director and execute with worship coordinators.
• Oversee the totality of Worship at Mission, including Mission Students (6-12th grade), working with Worship Staff to develop volunteers and pipeline for future leaders.
• Ensure theological alignment, artistic excellence, and spiritual vitality in all worship environments with Mission’s overall mission, vision, and values appropriately embodied within worship.

3. Administrative & Strategic Planning

• Develop a long-term vision and strategy for worship ministry that aligns with Mission's mission and the broader Creative Team.
• Responsible for the planning, allocation, and oversight of the annual Worship budget.
• Evaluate and improve worship systems, tools, and processes.
• Maintain consistency and contextualization of worship culture across multiple ministries.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Musicians and vocalists feel known, shepherded, and developed. They grow as worshipers first and as artists second.
• The volunteer worship team is healthy, growing, and full of people who want to be there. A pipeline of emerging worship leaders is being raised up.
• Song selection is theologically sound, singable for the congregation, and shaped prayerfully around what's happening in the life of our church and each message series.
• You work closely with the Weekend Experience Team, so services feel unified from the first note to the last word.
• Rehearsals and services run with clarity and calm. Preparation is done ahead so the team can focus on worship instead of logistics.

The Kind of Person We're Looking For

• A worshiper before a performer. Your private walk with Jesus is evidence in how you lead publicly.
• A shepherd at heart who notices when a team member is struggling and follows up without being asked.
• A strong vocalist and confident leader who serves the room, whether it's 50 or 5,000, with the same humility and presence.
• Musically skilled, with the ability to shape a band, guide arrangements, and hold a high standard without making people feel small.
• Secure enough to lead without needing the spotlight, and generous in giving others opportunities to lead.
• Organized and dependable. Follow-through matters, and people can count on you.
• Coachable. You give and receive feedback well, and you're always learning.

Education & Experience

• Undergrad degree preferred
• 5 years of applicable experience leading a worship ministry in a church with multiple services
• Experience leading and pastoring large volunteer teams
• Experience with music technology including Abelton, Logic, and other DAWs

Role Details

Location: Mission Church – Bloomingdale, IL

Reports to: Weekend Experience Director

Status: Full-time

Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental), Gym stipend, 403(b) Retirement plan with a 3% contribution by Mission, Paid time off, Ministry-related perks