Worship Director

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The worship director will lead the worship ministries of Five Oaks at our new church plant, launching in Fall 2025 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This person will play a pivotal role in shaping the worship culture of the plant by creatively leading worship experiences that proclaim and reflect the story of God in ways that inspire and engage the congregation.

As a part of a church plant, this position requires a visionary leader who is adaptable, innovative and energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up. While the primary emphasis is on weekend services and congregational worship gatherings, the worship director will also collaborate with other ministries (e.g., student and children’s ministries) to cultivate a cohesive and engaging worship culture throughout the church.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The leader of the weekend worship team

• Identify, mentor and empower gifted individuals to grow spiritually and serve on worship teams.
• Direct team members and help them grow as disciplemakers.
• Develop a serving culture that is enriching, fun, kingdom-focused and personally meaningful.

The lead weekend worship leader

• Lead the congregation in worship, preferably with the ability to play a lead instrument (keys/acoustic guitar).

The leader of teams

• Oversee, develop and disciple the tech director and other key volunteers as needed.
• Develop student worship team members and leaders in collaboration with the student ministries director.
• Oversee and optimize setup and teardown, empowering the tech director and volunteers to ensure technical excellence.

A leader of leaders

• Develop and empower others to lead worship across various ministries including weekend worship services, Five Oaks Students and Five Oaks Kids.

A constant learner and innovator

• Improve weekend worship experiences to increase engagement and the proclamation of the Bible.
• Work closely with the Lead Pastor and key leaders in shaping the future of worship services.
• Introduce new worship styles that engage diverse audiences and reflect biblical truths.

A servant leader

• Assist in providing care to the congregation as needed.
• Assist the lead pastor in problem solving as needs arise in the church.
• Equip and entrust volunteers with essential support responsibilities to enhance team efficiency.

SCOREBOARD

• The worship ministry is growing steadily in volunteers, team members and congregational engagement as the church plant takes root.
• The congregation and seekers are actively participating and engaged in meaningful worship experiences.
• Gifted and called individuals are being recruited, developed and deployed to serve and lead in worship ministries.
• New worship leaders are being developed, mobilized and released.
• Musically skilled students are being discipled and equipped for worship leadership.
• Worship Team members feel valued and love serving in this ministry.
• Worship services are spiritually engaging, creative and impactful.
• Team members and volunteers feel well-informed and supported through clear communication and well-organized systems.

REPORTING

Reports to the lead pastor Cottage Grove campus.

EXPERIENCE

We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience, whether early in their worship leadership journey or with years of experience. This role provides robust mentorship and leadership development to help you grow as the worship director. We have the systems, people and commitment in place to develop this person in the skills and arts of staff oversight and other leadership skills.

BONUSES (PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED)

Skills such as preaching, songwriting or church planting experience, which could enrich the worship ministry.

COMPENSATION

Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Medical Benefits: BCBS
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation & Holidays