Contemporary Worship Director

Job Description

The Contemporary Worship Director leads and oversees all aspects of musical worship for Good Shepherd's contemporary service, special services, and events. This role is responsible for building and developing a thriving worship team, curating music that connects people to God's Word, and ensuring excellence in both the spiritual and technical dimensions of worship. The Contemporary Worship Director works closely with the pastoral staff and tech team to create an engaging, Christ-centered worship experience each week.

• Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position 

• 25-30 hours per week, $32–$37 per hour

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Essential Responsibilities

• Lead worship for the Contemporary service on a weekly basis as a vocalist and instrumentalist

• Recruit, develop, and empower worship team members through regular rehearsals, coaching, and feedback

• Select music in collaboration with the Senior Pastor and publish set lists to Planning Center Online three weeks in advance

• Oversee all Planning Center Online scheduling, song sets, chord charts, and resources

• Coordinate with the tech team to ensure smooth transitions and technical execution during services

• Support musical needs across Good Shepherd ministries, including special events and preschool chapels

Worship Leadership

• Lead the weekly Contemporary service as both a vocalist and instrumentalist with spiritual depth and musical excellence

• Share the biblical context of each worship set using the CDAR (celebrate, declare, adore, respond) model

• Model a spiritual posture that invites the congregation into authentic worship

• Guide worshippers verbally to engage with the meaning of songs during the service

• Lead rehearsals with all band members weekly on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings

Band Development & Care

• Recruit and oversee the musical and spiritual development of worship team members

• Schedule staff and Servant Leaders in Planning Center

• Facilitate weekly rehearsals with all worship team members and tech staff

• Connect personally with current and potential band members on a regular basis

• Include prayer and community-building as a regular part of weekly rehearsals

• Foster a culture of encouragement, teamwork, and spiritual growth on the worship team

• Create opportunities for worship team members to gather outside of rehearsals and services

Youth Worship Development

• Build genuine relationships with youth by attending youth group regularly and investing in students personally

• Spend intentional time with student musicians and vocalists to help them develop and hone their skills

• Discern musical gifts and readiness among youth, providing coaching and encouragement suited to each student

• Guide and direct a youth band, creating a space where students can grow in both their faith and musicianship

• Collaborate with Youth Leaders to identify students with talent and interest in worship ministry

Music Management & Organization

• Collaborate with the Senior Pastor to discern song selection that supports and aligns with the sermon topic each week

• Ensure song sets are published to Planning Center three weeks prior to each service

• Maintain and create charts for the church's song list in Planning Center Online

Ministry Connections

• Design and lead worship experiences for Preschool chapels

  Lead worship for Staff Development Days

• Provide musical support for special events such as Advent and Holy Week as needed

• Support other ministry events throughout the year in a mutually agreed-upon manner

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading contemporary worship in a church setting

• Strong vocal ability and proficiency on at least one instrument (both are required for this role)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to recruit, encourage, and support servant leaders

• Able to manage details and troubleshoot challenges on Sunday mornings

• Collaborative team player with a servant-hearted leadership style

• Coachable and willing to learn and adapt as needed

Additional Information
All Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Staff: 

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians. 

• Display Christ-like attitudes and behavior through personal conduct and lifestyle. 

• Are Coachable and open to feedback and growth. 

• Do Whatever It Takes to serve the mission of the church and support the team. 

• Are actively Growing in Christ through their personal faith and participation in the life of the church. 

• Create a Warm and Inviting environment for everyone who walks through our doors. 

• Show accountability in their role and on the team.

• Exhibit a passion to build God’s Kingdom.

• Invest in Good Shepherd’s community of faith.

• Attend Good Shepherd and participate regularly.

Director of Discipleship, Serve and Community Life

Job Description

Good Shepherd is seeking a relational, visionary, and mission-driven leader to serve as our Director of Discipleship, Serve and Community Life. This role provides leadership for adult discipleship, community engagement, and outreach, helping people take meaningful next steps in faith, belonging, and service.

The right candidate is a strong leader who can build systems, develop servant leaders, and create environments where people grow spiritually, build authentic relationships, and live on mission together. This person will oversee adult ministry pathways, community-building opportunities, and local outreach initiatives while helping cultivate a culture of discipleship across the life of the church.

• Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Position

• $90,000–$110,000 annually

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Essential Responsibilities

• ·Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for adult discipleship and community life

• Develop clear pathways for adults to move from attending to belonging to serving

• Lead and strengthen local serve initiatives and strategic community partnershipsRecruit, equip, and shepherd servant leaders across multiple ministry areas

• Support pastoral needs through preaching, weddings, memorials, and pastoral care as needed

Discipleship & Community Life

• Develop and champion a cohesive vision for adult discipleship aligned with the mission of Good Shepherd

• Oversee Men’s, Women’s, Young Adults, Sharpies (55+), and Journey Groups ministries

• Support ministry leaders through coaching, encouragement, and leadership development

• Ensure adult ministries are aligned, healthy, and producing clear discipleship outcomes

• Create meaningful connection points through retreats, gatherings, and ministry events

Serve & Outreach

• Champion the church’s vision for serving the local community

• Build and steward relationships with schools, nonprofits, shelters, and community partners

• Lead service initiatives, compassion ministries, and outreach events throughout the year

• Mobilize volunteers and servant leaders for local outreach opportunities

• Support a defined level of international mission engagement and partner relationships

Leadership Development

• Develop leadership pipelines and succession planning across ministry areas

• Create systems for volunteer onboarding, ministry tracking, and follow-up

• Oversee ministry budgets, calendars, and planning processes

• Collaborate with Communications, Worship, Kids, Youth, and Care ministries to strengthen church-wide engagement

• Share stories of life change and ministry impact with the congregation

Pastoral Support

• Provide preaching support as scheduled

• Officiate weddings, memorials, and funerals in alignment with church values and theology

• Offer premarital support and pastoral care as needed

• Assist with pastoral coverage during staff absences or high-demand ministry seasons

Organizational Structure

• Reports directly to the Executive Director of Church and Preschool

• Works closely with the EOS Team and ministry staff

• Collaborates with servant leaders across adult ministry and outreach areas

• Supports the overall mission and vision of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; seminary training and ordination encouraged

• Pastoral ministry experience strongly preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience building volunteer teams and developing leaders

• Ability to think strategically while executing ministry details effectively

• Warm, relational presence with strong pastoral instincts

• Alignment with the mission, theology, and values of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Additional Information
All Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Staff: 

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians. 

• Display Christ-like attitudes and behavior through personal conduct and lifestyle. 

• Are Coachable and open to feedback and growth. 

• Do Whatever It Takes to serve the mission of the church and support the team. 

• Are actively Growing in Christ through their personal faith and participation in the life of the church. 

• Create a Warm and Inviting environment for everyone who walks through our doors. 

• Show accountability in their role and on the team. 

• Exhibit a passion to build God’s Kingdom. 

• Invest in Good Shepherd’s community of faith. 

• Attend Good Shepherd and participate regularly.