Worship Pastor

Willow Creek Community Church•West Chicago, IL

4d•$50,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating high-energy, powerfully engaging worship environments that lead people into life-changing encounters with God? If you have a heart for shepherding others and a "hero-making" mindset, we would love to meet you! At Willow Creek Community Church, we are looking for a Campus Worship Pastor for our Wheaton location to help us build a Christ-centered culture and a dynamic worship experience that truly glorifies God. Your Mission In this role, you aren’t just leading songs; you are leading people. In collaboration with our Central Arts & Worship team, you will plan and execute weekend services that move ideas into transformative experiences. Since Wheaton operates in a portable church context at Wheaton Academy in West Chicago, IL, you’ll also play a vital role in the weekly setup and teardown of our campus. What You’ll Do Lead the Room: Serve as the primary worship leader, providing powerful pastoral moments for our congregation during weekend services. Build the Team: Spend your time actively recruiting, training, and discipling our talented volunteers—from vocalists to full bands. Develop Future Leaders: Partner with our youth ministries (Junior High and High School) to mentor and develop the next generation of worship leaders. Collaborate: Work alongside the Campus Pastor, Production Manager, and Central teams to ensure the vision and strategy of Willow Creek are executed with excellence. Portable Ministry: Assist with the weekly setup and teardown (approximately two hours each Sunday) to make church happen. Pastoral Care: Provide vital pastoral care and support to volunteers and congregants. Investment in You We believe in taking care of our team so you can focus on the mission. This permanent, exempt position offers: Salary Range: $50,000 - $68,000 (depending on experience and skill set). Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance. Future Security: Retirement savings with a company match. Family Support: Maternity and paternity leave. Rest & Wellbeing: Generous paid time off and mental health counseling reimbursement. The Logistics Status: Permanent, Full Time Schedule: 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday Physical Requirements: This role includes standing for long periods, extensive walking, bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs If you are ready to help us build a culture of worship that transforms lives in and around Wheaton, IL, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Requirements

Experienced Leader: You are a proficient worship leader and strong vocalist with a track record of leading volunteers.
Tech-Savvy: You have a working knowledge of tools like Playback and Planning Center, with the ability to build and organize tracks.
Humble Spirit: Willing to step in and do whatever is needed, no task is "beneath you"
Growth-Oriented: You possess a "hero-making" mindset and a desire to see others flourish in their spiritual gifts.
Spiritual Maturity: You carry spiritual gifts in areas such as Leadership, Shepherding, Administration, and Creative Communication.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary worship leader, providing powerful pastoral moments for our congregation during weekend services.
Actively recruiting, training, and discipling our talented volunteers—from vocalists to full bands.
Partner with our youth ministries (Junior High and High School) to mentor and develop the next generation of worship leaders.
Work alongside the Campus Pastor, Production Manager, and Central teams to ensure the vision and strategy of Willow Creek are executed with excellence.
Assist with the weekly setup and teardown (approximately two hours each Sunday) to make church happen.
Provide vital pastoral care and support to volunteers and congregants.