Worship Leader
Renewal Church | West Chicago, IL
Position Type: Part-time (10 hours/week) - with room for growth
Start Date: 2026
Compensation: ($25/hour starting rate)
ABOUT RENEWAL CHURCH
Renewal Church is a vibrant, multiethnic church plant in West Chicago committed to gospel renewal in our neighborhoods and beyond. We believe the kingdom of God is diverse, reconciling, and reflects the beauty of many cultures worshiping together. We want to intentionally create space for authentic expression and discipleship across languages, musical styles, and cultural traditions. We're seeking a worship leader who shares this vision and can help us grow deeper into it.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We're looking for a creative, collaborative worship leader who will oversee and mentor our worship teams while leading us in authentic, multiethnic worship experiences. This role is equal parts team leadership and part musical direction. You'll coordinate volunteers, lead worship regularly, and help our community experience the fullness of worshiping God together across cultural lines, helping advance the multiethnic vision of the church.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Worship Leadership & Multiethnic Vision (Primary Focus)
- Lead worship at least 2 out of every 4 Sundays (selecting music, leading rehearsal, leading the congregation in worship vocally and/or with a primary instrument).
- In partnership with the pastors, host team, and other worship leaders, create a spiritually and emotionally nourishing environment for the church.
- In response to the direction of Renewal leaders, champion and implement a multiethnic worship vision. Examples of how this can happen:
- Collaborate with worship team members to sing songs in Spanish, or other languages that are represented in the community.
- Recruit and schedule worship leaders who can confidently lead in Spanish.
- Establish a regular rhythm of Spanish-language songs (i.e. minimum 1 Spanish song per month, led by a fluent leader)
- Ensure Spanish translation on the screen is available when needed
- Integrate diverse musical and liturgical styles and cultural expressions authentically—not tokenistically
- Develop and incorporate liturgies, congregational prayer moments, and worship elements that honor multiple cultural traditions
Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor worship team volunteers (musicians, vocalists, tech team)
- Coordinate worship teams 4-6 weeks in advance using Planning Center
- Provide regular pastoral care, feedback, and appreciation to team members
- Create healthy environments where volunteers thrive and grow
- Guide individual team members toward improvement with grace and clarity
Sunday Technical & Logistics Coordination
- Ensure all equipment and supplies are ready each week (microphones, stands, printed music, etc.)
- Prepare song slides and coordinate with slide operators through ProPresenter
- Manage pre- and post-service music (Spotify or other sources)
- Collaborate with preaching team on engaging visuals for sermon series and special services
- Ensure sermon is filmed, edited, and uploaded to website* (*this aspect of the job is negotiable and would allow for more hours/pay)
Long-term Planning
- Lead proactive planning for Christmas, Easter, and special events
- Participate in strategic worship planning for Sundays and other special worship services
- Think creatively about enhancing Sunday experiences to be meaningful and engaging and reflect our vision of personal renewal, neighborhood renewal, and renewal through multiethnic community
- Help advance our multiethnic vision
SUCCESS MEASURES
- Church members report cohesive, inspiring worship experiences that reflect our multiethnic identity
- Worship consistently aligns with Renewal Church's mission and vision
- Volunteers feel cared for, enjoy serving, and experience healthy spiritual growth
- Multiethnic worship vision is actively advancing (not static)
- Time commitments and planning timelines are consistently met
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS
Required Competencies
- Musical ability and worship leading experience
- Genuine passion for and experience with multiethnic worship
- Cultural intelligence and humility—ability to learn from and honor different worship traditions
- Strong organizational and team leadership skills
- Operationally-minded
- Proactive, creative approach to problem-solving
- Collaborative spirit and positive attitude
- Willingness to "go above and beyond" when the mission requires it
Schedule & Participation
- Sunday mornings: 8:00 AM – 12 PM (setup through teardown)
- Other hours use strategically as needed
- Staff meetings on Tuesday mornings (negotiable based on weekly schedule)
- Miss no more than 1 Sunday per quarter (maximum 5 per year)
- Participate in church life, outreach, and partner gatherings
- Regular 1:1 meetings with Executive Pastor
Healthy Rhythms
- Take Sabbath rest consistently
- Use vacation time fully (including the week between Christmas and New Year's)
- Honor role boundaries to prevent burnout
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Direct Oversight: Executive Pastor
Support From: Lead Pastor
Direct Authority Over: Worship team volunteers (musicians, vocalists, tech team)
HR Issues: Report to Executive Pastor or Leadership Council
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Hourly Rate: $25.00/hour
Monthly Range: 10 hours/week
Payment Schedule: bi-monthly
Additional Hours: Any extra hours for holidays, special events, or additional services compensated at $25/hour (reported to Executive Pastor)
Growth Potential: Increased hours and pastoral duties possible as budget allows
Typical Weekly Schedule
- Weeks leading worship: 4 hours Sunday
- Weeks in support role: 6 hours distributed strategically
WORKING CONDITIONS & SUPPORT
- Clear role boundaries and healthy accountability structures
- Collaboration with church staff, volunteers, pastors, and facility partners
- Access to church devices (iPad, computer) with established accountability systems
- Regular check-ins with Executive Pastor for feedback and leadership support
- Opportunities for growth/more hours
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and a brief statement (no more than one page) addressing:
- Your experience with and vision for multiethnic worship
- Your approach to team leadership and volunteer development
- Why Renewal Church's mission resonates with you
Contact: aubrey@bringrenewal.com
Renewal Church is an egalitarian church, committed to building a diverse team of men and women, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
