Associate Director ​/​/ Worship Leader

Position Titles:
Associate Director // Worship Leader

Reports to:

Managing Director, Corporate Gathering
Status:
Full-time, Ministry Staff (45 hours/week)

Schedule:

Tuesday-Friday, Saturday 4-8:30PM, Sunday 8AM-12:30PM

The position of Associate Director (Worship Leader) is primarily responsible for leading the church in key aspects of corporate gatherings (planning and execution of weekend services and other events, volunteer development, creative input, etc.). This is primarily accomplished in a collaborative context alongside other staff Worship leaders under the direction of the Managing Director of Corporate Gatherings, but also involves frequent interaction with Production Team members, Worship Coordinators, the Teaching Team, and the church’s Communications department.

While this person must be comfortable on stage and possess musical/creative gifts, it is equally (if not more) important for this person to exhibit a passionate and honest walk with Jesus, biblical literacy, a servant’s heart, and a longing to see God glorified in gatherings.

We currently have one (1) Associate Director (Worship Leader) opening. Each of the “seats” has a different “focus” while also sharing overlapping collaborative “key roles” with the other seats. The focus is Volunteer
. Below is a list of both focused and shared key roles.

• Volunteer Focus

  • Volunteer Care Oversight

    • Regularly check-in on and meet with volunteers to get their feedback on their serving experience

    • Provide encouragements, constructive critique, and development opportunities as needed

    • Contribute to church, team, and individual flourishing through ongoing conversations about accountability to important ministry-specific and Christian standards regarding our thoughts, words, and actions

  • Weekly Stage Leadership

    • Serve as primary lead vocalist in services 1-2 times per month while providing pre-rehearsal, rehearsal, and in-service direction to bandmates and production team as needed

    • Contribute intentional, complementary congregational direction in the form of scripture readings, crafted words, prayer, road mapping, etc.

    • Take part in trimesterly, monthly, and weekly Worship Leader planning meetings in partnership with the Managing Director

  • Non-Congregational Point

    • Lead our staff in times of musical worship, prayer, or reflection (monthly staff meeting, weekly staff call, special staff events)

    • Provide worship leader support for any conferences meeting on our campus as needed (priority is main weekends services)

    • Support high priority trainings and workshops (Rethink, Solitude Retreats, etc.) with simple, tailored worship offerings

• Song Writing + Selection

  • Help choose a trimester song rotation to be used in weekend services that aligns with the church’s theology, philosophy of worship, and cultural context

  • Collaborate in the creation of new songs, with a goal of utilizing 50% original music within three years

  • Help form a demographically representative team made up of staff and laypeople to evaluate the song choices we make for congregational worship and be part of leading those conversations

• Resourcing + Support

  • Assist with stage design both individually and through volunteer sourcing

  • Assist with weddings, funerals, and concerts as needed and available

  • Lead auditions, training sessions, and other team development/building activities

• Professional: Approaches others in a tactful manner, using discernment; reacts well under pressure; dependable; exercises discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information

• Strategic Planning and Innovation: Able to effectively envision, plan and implement strategies to accomplish goals in alignment with the Vision and Values of Lincoln Berean Church

• Effective Communication: Clearly and concisely communicates effectively through written or verbal channels in one-on-one or small group contexts to clearly explain complicated processes and foster relationships; checks for understanding and clarity

• Action Oriented: Actively motivates self and others to initiate action as needed and is willing…