Creative Arts and Worship Educator

Position Summary:

The Lead Worship & Creative Arts Educator is a rare, visionary role that sits at the intersection of worship ministry, artistic excellence, and Christian education. Serving both New Life Church (NLC) and New Life Academy (NLA), this person is called to be a unifying creative force — elevating what is already thriving, building bridges across departments, and creating an enduring culture where the arts become a living avenue for encountering God.

This is not simply an administrative or programmatic position. It requires an accomplished artist, a passionate educator, and a servant-hearted minister who can lead with both creative vision and spiritual depth across generations.

Responsibilities:

Primary:

Worship Ministry (NLA & NLC)

• Lead and oversee worship programming for NLA chapel services, maintaining a standard of excellence in music, creativity, and spiritual formation
• Participate as a worship vocalist at NLC services 1–2 times per month
• Provide leadership and vision for choir and orchestra programs, with a goal of sustaining and growing these offerings
• Plan and coordinate special chapel services in partnership with NLA visit days for prospective students

Music Production & Artistry

• Write, arrange, and produce original music for release on major streaming platforms
• Lead the development and release of a New Life worship album
• Compose and arrange choral music with the goal of pursuing publication
• Write and perform an original song for the 2026 NLA graduation, including production of an accompanying music video
• Coordinate and produce worship night concerts and live events

Community Theatre

• Launch and lead a community theatre program rooted in NLA/NLC alumni, current staff, and students
• Cast and direct productions that celebrate the breadth of the New Life community across generations
• Develop theatre as an ongoing ministry and community-building initiative

Education & Youth Development

• Develop and lead a Middle School worship arts elective, club, or summer program to cultivate the next generation of worship artists
• Serve as a coach and mentor within the School of Fine Arts (SOFA), with potential to expand worship-style coaching offerings
• Invest in students with a long-term vision for the health and continuity of Academy Worship

Cross-Departmental Vision & Collaboration

• Serve as a creative collaborator across all NLA fine arts programs — music, theatre, visual arts, and beyond
• Champion cohesive, unified artistic events that reflect a shared vision across departments
• Build meaningful connections between past alumni, current students, and future members of the New Life community through the arts
• Partner with church and school leadership to ensure the creative arts remain central to the spiritual and cultural life of New Life

Other:

Additional Responsibilities: The tasks listed in this job description are not all encompassing. At any point, New Life Church and Academy reserves the right to add additional or different job duties and remove job duties from this position.

Spiritual: Employees of New Life Church and Academy must be able to effectively integrate a gospel centered message into their day-to-day responsibilities, must be a born-again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk and a regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in music, fine arts, worship arts, education, or related field preferred

Experience:

You are an artist who leads, and a leader who creates. You see the arts not as a program to manage but as a sacred space to cultivate. You are energized by collaboration, inspired by students, and committed to the long game — building something that will outlast any single performance or production. You believe that creativity is an expression of the image of God, and you want to spend your career helping others discover that truth.

Skills:

• Demonstrated excellence as a performing artist and worship leader
• Experience in music production, songwriting, and/or choral arranging
• A heart for Christian education and youth discipleship
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; ability to work across departments and generations
• Experience in event production, theatrical direction, or live music coordination preferred

Travel: This position requires some local travel.

Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment and will routinely use standard office equipment such computers, photocopiers, and smartphones. The work environment also involves working in a Preschool-12 Private Christian School and Evangelical Church environment and all employees are expected to have a demonstrated and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Working Hours: Typically, employees are expected to work during normal hours and days of business, between Monday and Friday. Specific expectations for each position will be communicated by the supervisor of this position. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required. This position works XX hours per week and XX months of the year.