WORSHIP LEADER
Leadership Profile
EMBRACE CHURCH is in search of a self-motivated and coachable Worship Leader to enhance our Worship Department, with a primary focus on coordinating and leading worship at one of our campuses. Located in beautiful Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Embrace is one church, made up of multiple campuses and network churches. They exist to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.
This crucial role includes weekly worship leadership, nurturing relationships with musicians, and contributing significantly to our mission of relentlessly reaching the next person for Jesus. The ideal candidate will have a zeal for leading worship, a knack for building relationships, and a talent for developing musicians. Key skills for this position include effective communication, the ability to mentor others, and proficiency in band leadership. This role reports directly to the Central Worship Director.
We exist to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.
Who is EMBRACE?
Embrace is one church, made up of multiple campuses and network churches. We exist to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus. We do that through our four values: Encounter, Compassion, Embrace, and Run. No matter who you are, you belong here.
On September 4th, 2006, a group of 32 people got together for a worship service. Sioux Falls, South Dakota had many churches, but there was a growing interest for a new kind of church as the city grew. Adam Weber was going into his final year of seminary and reluctantly agreed to help with this gathering once a month. After that first service in September, we had no clue what the future held (or what we were doing!), but we sensed God asking us to follow Him.
That group would end up becoming what is now Embrace Church. Shortly after those 32 people met, small groups started meeting in homes around town and we gathered for worship once a month, seeing new faces each time. Our vision from the very beginning: to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.
We do that by encountering God, reaching people with compassion, being embraced by God, and then running to those around us. The Sioux Falls area is one of the fastest growing cities in America. By 2031, we hope to reach 5% of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area for Jesus. That 5% would be 12,500 souls for Jesus. We don’t know all of what this will look like, but we do know that we’re committed to what God has placed in front of us and to doing everything we can to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.
Position Summary
Responsibilities
Coordinate and lead Sunday worship services and Wednesday evening youth worship.
Lead rehearsals and worship services for weekends in a way that is engaging and authentic.
Recruit, develop, equip, train, and motivate worship team members and leaders, while building a strong team culture through development strategies and fostering personal connections among the team.
Provide expertise on music, trends and culture to lead people into meaningful worship.
Occasionally lead worship at multiple campuses, maximizing the exposure to other team dynamics, campus cultures, and organization-wide development opportunities.
Contribute to the overall strategy of the worship department by leading and co-leading along with and alongside other staff.
Engage in weekly staff and team meetings, contributing to the creative planning of worship experiences both on the weekend and throughout other special events (i.e. Night of Worship).
Uphold and promote Embrace's Work Values and Team Culture, creating an environment of authentic, engaging worship.
A Week In The Life Of A Multi-Site Worship Leader:
Lead worship on a regular basis with excellence and relevance at weekend worship services and other events.
Develop worship sets that effectively reach new individuals for Jesus with singable, joyous, and authentic songs, while also nurturing ongoing spiritual growth and deeper worship experiences for our regular attendees.
Prepare for services by memorizing songs and lyrics and planning for spoken parts of worship service.
Communicate details with band members and campus production teams in advance.
Lead and develop Youth Worship on Wednesday nights, providing on going leadership and developing a culture of worship that provides space for students to worship.
Develop yourself and others by continually working on your craft and encouraging others.
Perform other duties as assigned: ministry events, campus related events.
Must be available Sunday - Thursday. Days off include Friday and Saturday. Required to be available for youth services on Wednesdays evenings and team nights one Thursday night a month. Occasional commitments include off-night rehearsals for special services, holidays and special events.
Personal Qualities
An authentic follower of Christ that is pursuing the Lord with his/her heart, mind and soul.
A life growing in all aspects of the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control).
Involved in the heart and life of Embrace (events, activities, small group, etc).
Become a partner of Embrace.
Strong up-front communication skills.
Strong vocal and musicianship with the ability to play different styles of music.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with worship team members as well as attenders.
Proven ability to recruit, develop and lead worship teams.
Demonstrate spiritual maturity and embody the principles outlined in our Staff Covenant, ensuring a consistent and heartfelt connection between our mission and personal life.
Compensation & Benefits
Employment at Embrace includes a generous and competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance and a matching 403b program. Short-term & long-term disability benefits are also available. All employees also receive a generous PTO package, including 18 days of PTO for full-time employees, holiday pay, maternity/paternity leave and wellness benefits.
To learn more about EMBRACE, visit iamembrace.com
The Community
Sioux Falls is a city with a population of 189,258 in Minnehaha County and is one of the best places to live in South Dakota. Sioux Falls offers residents a dense suburban feel with a high rate of home ownership. It is a great city to raise a family and the public schools are highly rated. Opportunity abounds for young professionals in the growing economy of South Dakota’s largest city. Sioux Falls is packed with arts and cultural attractions, family-friendly activities, history and, of course, waterfalls!
