Worship Pastor

Are you passionate about creating high-energy, powerfully engaging worship environments that lead people into life-changing encounters with God? If you have a heart for shepherding others and a "hero-making" mindset, we would love to meet you!

In this role, you aren’t just leading songs; you are leading people. Collaborating with our Central Arts & Worship team, you will plan and execute weekend services that move ideas into transformative experiences. Since Wheaton operates in a portable church context at Wheaton Academy in West Chicago, IL, you’ll also play a vital role in the weekly setup and teardown of our campus.

• Lead the Room:
  Serve as the primary worship leader, providing powerful pastoral moments for our congregation during weekend services.
• Build the Team:
  Actively recruit, train, and disciple our talented volunteers—from vocalists to full bands.
• Develop Future Leaders:
  Partner with our youth ministries (Junior High and High School) to mentor and develop the next generation of worship leaders.
• Collaborate:
  Work alongside the Campus Pastor, Production Manager, and Central teams to ensure the vision and strategy of Willow Creek are executed with excellence.
• Portable Ministry:
  Assist with the weekly setup and teardown (approximately two hours each Sunday) to make church happen.
• Pastoral Care:
  Provide vital pastoral care and support to volunteers and congregants.

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $68,000 (depending on experience and skill set).
• Comprehensive Insurance:
  Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance.
• Future Security:
  Retirement savings with a company match.
• Family Support:
  Maternity and paternity leave.
• Rest & Wellbeing:
  Generous paid time off and mental health counseling reimbursement.

• Status:
  Permanent, Full Time
• Schedule:
  
  40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Standing for long periods, extensive walking, bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs.

We are looking for a collaborative, self-aware leader who thinks about the "we" instead of the "me".

• Experienced Leader:
  Proficient worship leader and strong vocalist with a track record of leading volunteers.
• Tech-Savvy:
  Working knowledge of tools like Playback and Planning Center, with the ability to build and organize tracks.
• Humble Spirit:
  Willing to step in and do whatever is needed, no task is "beneath you".
• Growth-Oriented:
  Possess a "hero-making" mindset and a desire to see others flourish in their spiritual gifts.
• Spiritual Maturity:
  Carry spiritual gifts in areas such as Leadership, Shepherding, Administration, and Creative Communication.