Worship Director: Lead Spirit-Led Worship & Team Growth

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

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.