Worship Leader

CLC is a growing Assemblies of God church in the Dayton area, and we’re looking for a Worship Leader who’s ready to step into a senior creative role — not just fill a slot on the stage. This is a chance to shape the worship culture of a multigenerational church, build a team from the ground up, and leave a real mark on how thousands of people encounter God week after week.

This role sits within the Weekend Services department and works day-to-day in close partnership with the Weekend Services Team Leader. At the same time, the Worship Leader participates directly in CLC’s senior pastoral team — bringing a creative and spiritual voice to church-wide vision, not just Sunday logistics.

If you’re a strong communicator, a natural team builder, and someone who leads from genuine spiritual depth — not just stage presence — this role was built for you.

• Serve as the primary worship leader for all weekend and mid-week services
• Lead worship for high-impact moments — Easter, Christmas, baptisms, conferences, community outreach
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and Weekend Services Team Leader to align worship with the church’s spiritual direction
• Participate directly in senior pastoral team meetings as a voice on church-wide vision and direction

• Recruit and develop volunteer musicians, vocalists, and artists across CLC ministries
• Lead weekly rehearsals and actively invest in volunteers’ musical and spiritual growth
• Launch and run a worship resident/intern program to develop the next generation of worship leaders
• Set annual goals for the worship ministry and drive them to completion
• Partner with Student Life (MS/HS), Young Adults, Celebrate Recovery, and other ministries
• Work with production and technical arts to ensure sound, lighting, and visuals serve the room
• Support CLC Worship’s digital and social presence, including streaming and online content

• Own the worship schedule through Planning Center
• Manage charts, practice videos, MIDI cues, and music files
• Steward the worship department budget in partnership with the Weekend Services Team Leader and Executive Pastor
• Keep all worship equipment maintained and ready

We want someone with real experience and real faith — not one or the other. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Music, Worship, Theology, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of worship leading in a large church setting (1,500+ congregation)
• Proven track record leading a team of paid musicians and vocalists
• Deep understanding of worship theology and how to apply it in a congregational setting
• Fluency with Planning Center, Pro Presenter, DAW platforms, and IEM/live production workflows
• MIDI programming and chart arrangement experience
• Strong communicator — you can connect with volunteers, staff, and leadership at every level
• Graduate-level study in Worship, Theology, or a related field
• Original songwriting, arrangement, or music production experience

Beyond the resume, we’re looking for someone who:

• Has an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus — not just a professional one
• Leads with humility and serves from a genuine pastoral heart
• Can hold their own in a high-visibility, high-pressure environment without losing themselves
• Aligns with CLC's Statement of Faith and the Assemblies of God tradition
• Knows how to build trust across a diverse team and a diverse congregation

• Standard weekly schedule:
  Monday–Wednesday + Saturday–Sunday
• Evening rehearsals and midweek services are part of the role
• Extended hours during Christmas, Easter, and other high-demand seasons
• Some local travel for off-site ministry events

• Employer paid Life & Disability…