Worship Director

Company: Evangelical Free Church of America
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Expected Time Commitment:10-20 hours weekly (including the following):

• Leading worship team during Sunday worship gatherings: Approx. 3.5 hour commitment (arrive at 8:45am, conclude at end of Sunday worship gathering)
• Lead worship team practice
• Attend weekly staff meeting (via Zoom if needed): Approx. 1.5 hours weekly
• Take part in weekly worship planning meeting with lead pastor: Approx. 30 minutes
• Attend monthly coaching sessions with lead pastor: Approx. 2 hours
• Coach/disciple assigned worship team members: One meeting per team member per quarter, approx. 30-60 min eachHelpful Talents/Skills:Instrumental Music, Singing, Technology, Strategic Planning, Coaching/Managing PeopleHelpful Personality Traits:D (task-oriented, extroverted). Secondarily, C (task-oriented, introverted)Other DiSC types can thrive on the people side, but may struggle with the high degree of organization needed for this role.Background:The worship director is a vital role at Bethel Community Church, acting as a key figure in leading the church in praise and worship. The primary responsibilities for the worship coordinator are focused on planning and management of a worship team. While musical skill is a prerequisite, the worship coordinator must have first-rate leadership skills to handle the responsibilities that are not directly related to playing/singing at a worship service.Responsibilities:
  • Lead worship team during weekly Sunday gathering (10:15 a.m.)
  • Lead band practice
  • Work with lead pastor, A/V Team Leader and staff to plan weekly worship gatherings and strategize to continually enhance the Sunday gathering of BCC
  • Plan events (like Easter, baptism, child dedication, etc.) and introduce new songs and creative elements
  • Assist in selecting songs and planning worship services
  • Maintain a collaborative relationship with staff
  • Oversee and coach the A/V Team Leader
  • Disciple, Coach and maintain schedule for assigned worship team members
  • Help discover and develop new worship team members and leadersProvided Training/Resources:
    • Monthly coaching check-ins with lead pastor
    • Church-wide leadership training events as announced
    • Ongoing education through conferences and/or other informal means, such as reading and discussing books, to develop theological, musical and leadership skills
    • Personal laptop for BCC use
    • Church-owned guitar, keyboard, etc. available as neededCore Competencies:
      • Integrity - Able to hold others accountable for personal commitments and/or convictions.
      • Godly - Able to model fruits of the Spirit and look for evidence of these in other ministry partners.
      • Servant-Hearted - Actively modeling humility to others.
      • Communicative - Able to give authentic feedback, communicate vision and facilitate meaningful discussion.
      • EQ - Emotional Intelligence - Able to empathize, reframe or redirect the emotions of others.
      • Problem-Solving/Strategic - Able to remain level-headed, determine the level of the problem and provide solutions or bring to proper staff personnel.
      • Bible Knowledge - Able to communicate biblical principles.About this ChurchBethel Community Church has been in existence since 1899. We are a diverse church that is multi-cultural and multi-generational. We exist to proclaim the truth of Jesus and grow mature disciples for the glory of God. Our prayer is that anyone who comes to Bethel will experience the welcome of Jesus Christ, hear the good news of God's amazing grace and find their place in the family of God.
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