Worship Leader

Part-Time Worship Leader

Church Name: River Ridge Church

Location: 7664 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, IL

Reports to: Lead Pastor at Spring Grove-Kerry Bauman

Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week

Position Summary

The Part-time Worship Leader serves the church by leading the congregation in meaningful, Christ-centered worship. This role is responsible for planning and leading weekly worship services, developing volunteer musicians and vocalists, and partnering with church leadership to create worship experiences that align with the church’s mission, vision, and culture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead congregational worship during weekly services with musical excellence and spiritual authenticity
• Plan worship sets that are biblically grounded, theologically sound, and culturally engaging
• Recruit, coordinate, and rehearse with volunteer musicians and vocalists
• Collaborate with the lead pastor and staff on services and events
• Prepare and distribute music, charts, and schedules in advance
• Maintain a healthy, encouraging team culture marked by humility, unity, and servant leadership
• Any duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical values
• Ability to lead and engage a congregation vocally and spiritually
• Proficient in either guitar or piano
• Experience leading worship in a church or ministry setting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith, mission, and vision

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience building and developing volunteer worship teams
• Familiarity with modern worship music and multigenerational styles
• Understanding of worship technology and equipment, and planning and presentation tools, or a willingness to learn (E.G, Planning Center & Propresenter)

Compensation

• Compensation is $400-500 per week, commensurate with experience, with growth potential toward increased pay and a full-time role. Pay will be adjusted for weeks without worship leadership duties.

This is a leadership role — ideal for someone who:

●     Is spiritually mature and biblically grounded in faith of Jesus Christ

●     Is experienced in leading worship in a church of a similar size

●     Is gifted musically across styles and generations

●     Brings consistency, excellence, and thoughtful planning to weekly worship

●     Is passionate about leading and developing worship teams and volunteers

Why This Role Matters

At our Spring Grove church, you’ll help strengthen and lead within an established church. River Ridge Churches is in a unique season of building, growing, and investing in the future of both churches.

This is more than a role. It’s an opportunity to be part of something God is actively shaping.

We are a non-denominational Bible-teaching church with two churches in Spring Grove, Illinois, and Trevor, Wisconsin. Our vision is to make multiplying disciples and plant new churches. And our mission is to Glorify God and Advance His Kingdom by loving others to Christ.

Spring Grove is an established church of approximately 8 years with around 250 weekly attendees. The church meets in its own facility and has a structured, multi-generational congregation.