Director of Worship Ministries

Director of Worship Ministries (Rolling Meadows, IL)

Classification:
Full-Time

Church Size: 150

Compensation Range: $55-65k

Employee Workplace: On-site

Meadows Christian Fellowship is a growing, multi‑generational church seeking a full‑time Worship Leader to guide and grow our worship ministry. We are looking for someone who loves Christ and His church, has a heart for reaching the community, and can lead our congregation in Christ‑centered, Spirit‑empowered worship. This role blends musical leadership, team development, creative planning, ministry collaboration, and community engagement.

• Plan and lead Sunday worship services in partnership with the Senior Pastor
• Lead Thursday evening and Sunday morning rehearsals
• Prepare weekly service flow, Scripture readings, transitions, and playlists
• Lead special services (Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Ability Awareness, combined services, weddings/funerals)
• Build relationships within the congregation
• Introduce new songs thoughtfully and pastorally

• Build a healthy, relational, collaborative worship culture
• Recruit, train, schedule, and shepherd worship and tech team members
• Mentor emerging leaders, including high school students

• Select songs, arrange music, and set keys with congregational engagement in mind
• Coordinate lyrics, lighting, livestream, and stage design with team members
• Ensure tech team is equipped and supported

• Attend weekly staff meeting
• Shape a worship ministry vision aligned with MCF’s mission
• Partner with Kids, Youth, College, and other ministries for creative worship elements
• Support multi‑generational worship expressions (ex. youth nights, hymn sings, family worship)

• Participate in outreach and community worship opportunities (ex. nursing homes, outdoor services, school partnerships, acoustic nights)
• Provide workshops, coaching, and musical development opportunities to people inside and outside our church family.
• Contribute to social media through worship recordings, devotionals, or testimonies

• Manage scheduling, block‑out dates, and weekly service preparation
• Input songs and media into Services/Pro Presenter
• Schedule live streams and update website links
• Steward the worship ministry budget

• Growing devotion to Christ and commitment to biblical theology
• Strong vocal ability (proficiency in guitar or piano preferred)
• Competency in reading music and basic music theory
• Experience with live sound and media tools
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Effective communication skills (ability to speak Spanish is beneficial)

Meadows Christian Fellowship is a welcoming church family that genuinely loves worship, values people over performance, and believes ministry is something we do together. You will not be building a worship ministry alone—you will join a healthy staff team, a supportive elder body, and team members who are eager to grow. We are rooted in biblical teaching, committed to relational discipleship, and passionate about reaching our diverse community with the hope of Jesus.

If you are looking for a place where creativity is encouraged, collaboration is normal, and worship is both joyful and deeply Christ‑centered, Meadows is a place where you can thrive and make a lasting impact.

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