Worship and Music Director

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

The Music and Worship Director provides leadership, vision, and creative direction for the worship ministry at The Neighborhood Church (TNC). This servant-hearted role is responsible for cultivating meaningful, engaging worship experiences that reflect TNC’s identity, values, and mission.

The Music and Worship Director leads and develops the TNC House Band, mentors current and emerging worship leaders and musicians, and creates an environment where people can grow in both their musical abilities and their faith. This role also actively builds relationships within the broader community to identify, recruit, and welcome new musicians and worship leaders into the life of TNC.

Working closely with the Pastor, staff, and Worship Coordinators, the Music and Worship Director helps shape weekly worship services, sermon series, seasonal worship experiences, and special services such as Christmas and Easter. The Director brings creativity, organization, collaboration, and a high level of musical leadership to the planning and execution of worship.

As a ministry leader at The Neighborhood Church, the Music and Worship Director is expected to cultivate a growing personal faith, demonstrate spiritual maturity, and lead with humility, enthusiasm, and authenticity.

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH

The Neighborhood Church is a 14-year-old church plant that began with 23 faithful people and has grown into a vibrant community of approximately 150 people worshiping in person and online each week.

Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, TNC is an innovative, community-minded congregation with a contemporary worship style led by a full house band, blending modern worship music with traditional hymns and liturgical elements. We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and are passionate about exploring new ways to be the Church and serve our community.

We are a church that is continuing to grow, change, and discover what God is calling us to become. We value leaders who embrace that growth with flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to learn and adapt. A growth mindset is important at TNC—not simply in growing the size of our church, but in continually growing our ministries, developing people, strengthening our community, and finding new ways to share the love of Jesus.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Worship Leadership

• Lead and participate in Sunday worship services in collaboration with the Pastor, Worship Coordinators, and staff.
• Plan and lead weekly Thursday evening rehearsals.
• Collaborate with the Pastor and staff to develop worship plans that support sermon series, seasonal themes, and the overall vision of TNC.
• Provide musical and creative leadership for special services and seasonal worship experiences, including Christmas, Easter, and other significant gatherings.
• Cultivate a worship environment that is engaging, authentic, welcoming, and reflective of TNC’s identity.

House Band & Volunteer Leadership

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and pastoral care to members of the TNC House Band.
• Recruit, audition, onboard, schedule, and develop musicians and vocalists for Sunday worship.
• Develop relationships with current and potential musicians both within TNC and throughout the broader community.
• Create opportunities for musicians and worship leaders to grow in skill, confidence, leadership, and faith.
• Coordinate and communicate Sunday worship schedules with volunteers well in advance.
• Foster a healthy team culture characterized by collaboration, encouragement, accountability, and fellowship.
• Support the development of the Wednesday Youth Band and emerging student worship leaders.

Worship Technology & Production

• Coordinate weekly worship technology needs, including Thursday rehearsal setup and Sunday execution.
• Create, edit, and organize worship content in ProPresenter.
• Oversee the effective use of worship technology, including in-ear monitoring, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and other applicable systems.
• Identify opportunities to use technology creatively to enhance worship without allowing technology to overshadow the worship experience.
• Provide training and support for volunteers with varying levels of technical experience.

Staff & Ministry Collaboration

• Participate in staff meetings and other meetings related to church operations, ministry planning, and organizational vision as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Pastor, Worship Coordinators, and staff to ensure strong communication and alignment across ministries.
• Maintain an organized and professional approach to planning, scheduling, communication, and ministry resources.
• Maintain a visible and engaged presence within TNC and its community partnerships.
• Supervise and develop ministry staff, interns, or other employees as assigned.
• Assist with other ministry initiatives, special projects, and church-wide events as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIESMUSIC & HOUSE BAND LEADERSHIP

Creative License — Take It and Run With It.Understand the heart of each sermon series, season, and worship gathering, and translate that vision into music that brings energy, meaning, and authenticity to worship.

Lead the Band Like a LIFEgroup.Build more than a great band. Create a healthy community where musicians feel known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow. Provide regular coaching, feedback, training, and opportunities for leadership development.

Go Beyond the Building.Build relationships throughout the Bentonville/Northwest Arkansas community and beyond. Identify and recruit musicians and vocalists who can contribute their gifts to the TNC worship ministry, and create a welcoming process for bringing new people into the House Band.

Black Belt Organizer.Plan and coordinate the weekly worship experience with the Pastor, Worship Coordinators, and staff. Ensure musicians, volunteers, music, technology, and service elements are prepared and communicated clearly and on time.

WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY

• Demonstrated proficiency with ProPresenter or the ability to learn it quickly.
• Working knowledge of worship production technology and systems such as in-ear monitors, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, digital audio systems, and related equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues and coordinate effectively with volunteers and technical team members.
• Ability to incorporate technology creatively and appropriately into the worship experience.
• Willingness to train and equip volunteers with varying levels of technical experience.

WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT & CREATIVE DIRECTION

• Collaborate with the Pastor and staff to develop creative approaches to sermon series and worship experiences.
• Bring musical and creative ideas that support the overall vision and message of each service.
• Help create a worship environment that is visually engaging, intentional, welcoming, and authentic.
• Explore appropriate use of stage design, visual elements, lighting, movement, and technology to enhance the worship experience.
• Balance creativity with the practical needs of a weekly worship ministry.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience as a musician and/or vocalist.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a band, worship team, or comparable musical ensemble.
• Strong vocal and/or instrumental ability.
• Experience leading musicians in a live worship or performance environment.
• Experience with ProPresenter; familiarity with Planning Center Online preferred.
• Working knowledge of modern worship production and technology.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, delegate, collaborate, and develop volunteers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A collaborative, creative, flexible, and servant-hearted approach to ministry.
• Commitment to continued spiritual growth and alignment with the mission and values of The Neighborhood Church.

THE TNC FIT

We are looking for someone who can lead great music and build great people.

The right person for this role will bring musical confidence, creative energy, organizational strength, and a genuine love for people. They should be comfortable leading from the front while also knowing when to step back, invite others in, and develop new leaders.

Most importantly, this person should see worship as more than what happens on a Sunday morning. At TNC, worship is about creating community, developing people, telling the story of Jesus, and helping people encounter God in ways that feel authentic to who they are.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Worship Leader: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000