About this opportunity
Lutheran Church of Hope lists this Worship Leader opportunity in mission, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position is responsible for supporting all worship opportunities (including weekend services and mid‑week worship events) at Hope Grimes under the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Church of Hope (reference end of document).
The Worship Leader is responsible for planning, leading rehearsal, and executing effective worship services for weekend worship services.
The Worship Leader is also responsible for planning, leading rehearsal, and executing effective worship services for PowerLife (Jr. High) + Ignition (Sr. High) at Wednesday night programming, weekend retreats, select classes and gatherings with worship elements, and special events. Also responsible for supervising Student Ministry Worship Leader, once hired.
Additionally, this position requires a high level of musical artistry/talent, strong up-front presence, a heart and passion for students, intuitive leadership skills, organizational skills, adaptability/flexibility/problem‑solving skills, desire to partner with fellow staff, and a heart for Jesus Christ.
2+ years leading worship*
2+ years working with students & student ministry teams*
Ability to partner with others in planning and executing an effective worship experience
Ability to run a rehearsal with a full band (bass, drums, electric guitars, piano, vocalists)
Ability to lead solo from acoustic guitar
Ability to lead solo from a piano*
Proficiency in multiple instruments and ability to give vocal coaching*
Experience scheduling teams, planning services, and creating chord charts in Planning Center
Experience creating and editing projects in Ableton Live*
*not required; preferred
Primary Responsibilities
Provide leadership of Hope Grimes Worship Ministry in conjunction with the staff of Hope Grimes
Provide coaching, administration and oversight of all worship volunteers at Hope Grimes
Develop, maintain, and oversee Hope Grimes worship strategies in coordination with Campus Pastor
Coordinate, oversee, and lead music components of worship for weekend services, retreats, and special events with a high level of energy Includes creating tracks, leading rehearsals, coaching team members, all with a high level of preparedness and artistry
Provide worship coverage as needed at weekend and mid‑week services and events (including: weekly weekend worship, Alpha, funerals, special events, holiday services (Christmas Eve and Day, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, VBS, men’s & women’s events)) Be prepared and on time to lead and facilitate rehearsals, giving all vocalists and instrumentalists specific feedback/coaching as needed
Engage and communicate with adult volunteers; be present in their lives, pray for them
Dress appropriately for the job you’re doing + services you’re leading
Take authority of a room/space with a strong presence up front; leading in the Spirit
Coordinate, oversee, and lead music components of Student Ministry worship for Wednesday night programming (Powerlife + Ignition), retreats, select classes and gatherings with worship elements, and special events with a high level of energy Includes creating tracks, leading rehearsals, coaching students, all with a high level of preparedness and artistry
Partner with Student Ministry staff to ensure vision alignment
Student Ministry team presence outside of worship services (help run games, lead small groups, be present outside of music components at services, retreats, and events)
Display a clear passion to be in relationship with students, engage and lead them verbally and musically both up front and behind the scenes
Encourage and partner in both the musical and spiritual development of all involved in student worship teams Build and equip student leaders; walk alongside them
Effective care conversations with students as needed
Pray for and with your students; leading by example
Facilitate events and gatherings of student worship team; growing disciples outside of Wednesday night programming Examples: facilitate Bible studies, musical workshops, songwriting events, team-building activities/social events
Intentionally spend time with your students outside of ‘normal’ programming
Connect with students frequently, on a regular basis (social media, text, email)
Intentionally grow with your students; create community for and with them
Ongoing efforts to recruit new volunteers to participate in leading worship; build and grow worship teams (includes scheduling and facilitating auditions)
Other duties as assigned
Personal Performance Criteria
Strives to live a Christ-centered life, stemming from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective relationships and communication with church staff and ministries, volunteers, church members, and guests
Contributes to creating a positive work environment
Demonstrates honesty and integrity; respect confidentiality
Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of the scheduled workday/project
Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her job
Works independently and with confidence
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
Adheres to safety rules
Qualifications / Core Competencies
Christ-centered, joy-filled passion for ministry which flows from a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Committed follower of Jesus Christ, seeking to know, love and serve God
Exemplifies Lutheran Church of Hope’s values and uphold the staff covenant
Is an artist with a servant’s heart
Understands and capable to champion the mission and vision of Lutheran Church of Hope with a passion for building a faith community using worship arts and communications to reach non-religious and nominally religious within our context
Proficient on guitar and/or piano with ability to teach/instruct music at a high level of competency
Proven experience to perform, train, and direct musicians in a variety of musical genres
Knowledge of modern worship music, including historic/modern hymns, and secular songs appropriate for the corporate worship setting
Able to relate to and lead a diverse and multi-generational congregation in worship
Able to see and communicate the “big picture” of campus worship services and organize the details
High level of initiative, motivation and enthusiasm
Capable of maintaining confidences, effectively listening and communicating, and able to resolve conflicts
Proven ability to “Equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:12)
Extremely strong organizational skills for administration and leadership of team-based ministry
Able to supervise, inspire, and equip both staff and volunteers in a wide variety of ministry areas
Able to prioritize and set boundaries in both ministry and personal/family life
Able to lead, coordinate and manage multiple tasks
Commitment to always reflect (in the best possible light) Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and the mission, vision, and values of its Constitution
Willingness to work with, reflect in the best possible light, and to serve as a positive resource for all congregations of the ELCA and other local congregations of other denominations
Hours: Full Time: 40 hours
Supervisor: Pastor of Worship & Discipleship (Murph Hutson)
Pay and Benefits:
Compensation commensurate with experience, based on national wage surveys of comparable churches.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission: To reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ.
Vision: Powered by the Spirit to bring Christ to all cultures, revive the world with God’s love and make heaven more crowded.
Core Values:
Jesus is life. The rest is details.
Lost people matter to God and so they matter to us.
We worship God, not tradition.
Following Jesus is a growing experience.
We are one body, united in Jesus Christ.
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Who can apply
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