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.

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