Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with New Horizon Church in Champaign, Illinois as they search for their next Director of Worship Ministries. New Horizon Church is a Christ centered, Spirit empowered, disciple making church with a welcoming, come as you are culture that prioritizes helping people know and grow in Jesus.

The Director of Worship Ministries will step into a pivotal season, bringing fresh creativity, collaborative leadership, and spiritual depth to the worship life of the church. This role will own the development of engaging, Spirit led worship environments while building and discipling a thriving team. Success in this role looks like increased congregational engagement, a unified and growing worship team, and a more creative, intentional approach to worship planning.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A strong musician and vocalist who can confidently lead from an instrument
• A collaborative team player who thrives in shared leadership and open communication
• A disciple maker who invests spiritually in the worship and tech teams
• Creative and proactive, bringing fresh ideas and thoughtful planning to worship experiences
• “All in” with a servant mindset, eager to contribute beyond a narrow job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role will focus on cultivating meaningful, engaging worship experiences that align with New Horizon’s mission of disciple-making. In the first 12–18 months, success will include strengthening the worship culture, building a healthy and growing team, and implementing more creative and intentional planning processes. This position reports to the Lead Pastor and works closely with staff and ministry leaders across the church.

Weekly rhythms will include service planning, team rehearsals, volunteer development, and collaboration with staff to ensure alignment across ministries. The Director will also help shape the broader worship strategy and environment of the church.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee all aspects of Sunday worship services
• Recruit, train, and disciple worship and tech team members
• Plan and design engaging, creative worship experiences with pastoral leadership
• Lead rehearsals and ensure musical and technical excellence
• Oversee worship technology including audio, lighting, projection, and livestream
• Foster a spiritually healthy and unified worship team culture
• Collaborate with staff and ministry leaders to support churchwide worship needs
• Develop and maintain worship environments and stage design
• Provide clear and consistent communication with staff, volunteers, and congregation
• Explore and implement creative elements including media, video, and special events

More detailed information about this opportunity will be made available to you once you click the “Apply For This Job” button. That step allows you to confidentially express your interest and gain access to additional insights about the role and church. By “confidential,” we mean your information will not be shared with this or any other church without your knowledge and permission, following a full conversation with one of our consultants.

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