Worship/Creative Director | First Nazarene Church | Lemont, IL (Chicago suburb)

Job Description :

FIRST NAZARENE CHURCH

Location : Lemont, IL (Chicago Suburbs)

Church Attendance :

Website : firstnaz.cc

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First Nazarene Church is a growing, vibrant church community that desires to reach and impact their local community. The church has grown by % in the last two years.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic staff team as the Worship / Creative Director fueling the momentum of reaching those far from God while discipling those in all faith stages.

ABOUT THE WORSHIP / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead weekend services to help all people know God and serve others, thinking through the lens of someone who is new to church and far from God.
• Lead the worship planning process to create, plan, and implement worship experiences.
• Oversee recruiting, training, onboarding, scheduling, development, and care of the Worship Team.
• Work closely with the online and tech leader to implement and ensure excellence.

POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee communications, social media or another ministry area based on skill set and / or experience.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in staff meetings, denominational activities / meetings, and Irresistible Church Network (North Point Church / Ministries) activities as directed by the Lead Pastor.
• Support other First Naz ministry areas as needed.
• Participate in weddings, funerals, and other functions as needed.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Has the ability to lead well vocally.
• Is clearly articulate - who has the ability to feel comfortable on stage where it is natural for them to speak between songs, pray, set up different elements of the service, etc.
• Is creative - who has the ability to take the Lead Pastor’s big idea (given 6- weeks in advance) and creatively plan worship services using a variety of experiential elements centered around the big idea.

Creativity over time is critical.

Is a magnetic leader - who has the ability to lead the existing team well and draw new team members.

THE FIVE C’S OF A GREAT FIT

Character

• A commitment to pray for your church, your co-workers, and your ministry.
• A commitment to leading yourself and your family (if applicable) well.

Calling

A call to worship ministry, pastoring, shepherding, and discipling the individuals on your team.

Credentials

While education is not the primary consideration, the preferred candidate will have earned at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree.

Competencies

• The ability to lead your ministry and your ministry space with excellence.
• Strong creative, musical, and vocal talent.
• Proven administration and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Solid experience and ability in training and developing volunteers.

Culture

• A commitment to live the mission / core values of First Nazarene and living out a biblical lifestyle.
• A commitment to lead by example giving of your time talent and treasures.
• A commitment to be a collaborative team player - fun loving, coachable, dedicated, and loyal.
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