Job Overview
New Heights Church is hiring a full-time Worship Ministry Director.
We are a church of 800+ in Northwest Arkansas that exists to make disciples who love God passionately and love people tangibly. We preach the Bible, hold to historic Christian doctrine, and depend on the Holy Spirit in our planning and in the moment of worship. We long to see a movement of passionate worship among our people.
The Worship Ministry Director leads our congregation in worship, shepherds the people who lead with them, and builds fully staffed worship and production teams so our church grows in worship gifts. This person leads worship, leads our weekly service planning meeting, and supervises our AVL Coordinator and all worship volunteers.
This is a season of growth. We are building a new home, opening in 2027,
For a candidate with the right gifts, this role can grow to include oversight of our creative team.
Position: Full-time Reports to: Derek Barnett, Executive Pastor Location: Bentonville, moving to Rogers in Spring 2027
Job Description
Worship Ministry Director
JOB DESCRIPTION
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Derek Barnett, Executive Pastor Works Closely With: Josh Wilson, Lead Pastor
Supervises: AVL Coordinator and all worship volunteers
Classification: Full-time, salaried
Compensation: $50,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience & responsibilities.
A NOTE ON THIS POSITION
New Heights Community Church is a religious organization. Every person on our staff represents this church to our members, our guests, and our community.
As a religious employer, we hire people who share our faith, affirm our doctrinal statement, and live in a way consistent with our convictions. This applies to every position on our staff.
ABOUT NEW HEIGHTS
New Heights Community Church is a non-denominational evangelical church in Northwest Arkansas, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. We were planted in 2013 and have grown to 800+ people on Sunday. We exist to make disciples who love God passionately and love people tangibly.
We preach expositionally, hold to traditional evangelical theology, and depend on the Holy Spirit. We gather as a whole church on Sunday and in community groups during the week. We are in a season of growth, including a new building opening in 2027.
HOW WE WORSHIP
Worship is our ultimate vocation as believers. We were made to glorify God and enjoy Him, and we will do it forever.
The Holy Spirit stirs worship and affection for God in His people. He is involved in our worship planning and in the moment of worship, and we want to be tuned in to Him in both. We plan with care. When the Spirit is leading, we are willing to set the plan aside.
We long to see a movement of passionate worship among our people. We welcome sincere, expressive worship that is orderly and tested by Scripture.
WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS
What a church sings shapes what a church believes.
Every week, hundreds of people gather to sing the truth about God to God and to one another. They need a leader who leads that singing with conviction, knows the people, and builds a team. You will lead our congregation in worship, shepherd the people who lead with you, and raise up worship leaders and musicians so our church grows in worship gifts.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Lead Worship
- Lead worship on Sundays and schedule other worship leaders for the remaining Sundays you aren't leading
- Plan services weekly with the worship planning team so every element serves the text and the sermon
- Seek the Spirit's leading in planning and stay attentive to Him in the moment of worship
- Plan the full service flow, including Scripture reading, prayer, confession, the Lord's Supper, and baptism
- Choose songs that are biblically faithful, centered on Christ, and singable for the congregation
- Plan and lead worship for Christmas Eve, Easter, baptisms, vision nights, and other gatherings
Shepherd the Worship Team
- Know, pray for, and care for every musician, vocalist, and production volunteer
- Lead Thursday rehearsal with Scripture and prayer before music
- Oversee pastoral care for people in the worship ministry
- Model a life of repentance, humility, and joy in Jesus on and off the platform
Recruit and Develop Leaders
- Recruit, audition, and train musicians, vocalists, and production volunteers
- Fully staff every worship and production team with trained, scheduled people
- Identify and develop new worship leaders from within the church for other ministry gatherings, including students, men's, women's, etc.
- Help other ministries develop worship leaders as needed
Direct Sunday Production
- Supervise the AVL Coordinator and oversee sound, lighting, live stream, and ProPresenter
- Own the Sunday worship environment from soundcheck to the final song
- Steward the worship and production budget
Prepare for the New Building
- Partner with the Executive Pastor and AVL Coordinator on audio, video, stage design, and workflow for our new building, now under construction
- Recruit and train the worship and production volunteers needed for launch
Be Part of the Team
- Lead the weekly Sunday service planning meeting
- Attend Tuesday staff meetings, retreats, and planning seasons as scheduled
- Contribute beyond worship where your gifts fit the need
WHAT WE GIVE YOU
- Weekly time with the Executive Pastor
- Regular worship planning with the Lead Pastor
- A real budget and the authority to spend it
- Access to our pastoral staff for personal care
- Salary and Benefits
- The opportunity to lead worship as our church opens a new building
WHO YOU ARE
- You love Jesus more than music, and your life shows it
- You sense a call from God to lead and shepherd people in worship
- You lead from the front, with the vocal and instrumental strength to lead a room of 800+
- You know why a song says what it says, and you can tell a faithful lyric from a vague one
- You hold to the authority of Scripture and stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit
- You build teams, and people say yes when you ask
- You take correction well and keep learning
- You are organized, and schedules, sets, and details do not slip
- You have a heart for people who are far from God
REQUIREMENTS
- A personal, professing faith in Jesus Christ and active participation in the life of a local church
- Three or more years leading worship in a local church, including leading teams
- Strong vocal skill and proficiency on guitar or keys
- Working knowledge of ProPresenter, click and tracks, live sound, live stream, and team scheduling software
- Theological training preferred
- Agreement with the beliefs, mission, and doctrinal statement of New Heights Community Church
- A life and conduct consistent with the beliefs and doctrinal statement of New Heights Community Church, including our convictions on sexuality, marriage, integrity, and speech
- Willingness to live under the oversight and accountability of the elders
- If married, a healthy marriage and home life
- Adherence to our staff conduct policies, including appropriate boundaries with staff, team members, and volunteers
- Covenant membership at New Heights within 90 days of hire, and ongoing participation in a community group
- Availability every Sunday morning, every Thursday evening, and for special services, including holidays
- Successful completion of a background check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role includes standing for extended periods, leading from the platform for multiple hours, lifting and moving equipment up to 40 pounds, and setting up and tearing down stage gear.
HOW TO APPLY
Email the following to Derek Barnett at [email protected]
- Your resume
- A video of you leading worship in a live church setting
- A one-page statement on the purpose of corporate worship
- Contact information for two professional references and one personal reference
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis with a target start date of January 1, 2027, or sooner.
NEW HEIGHTS STAFF VALUES
- Trust: "We are trustworthy people, building trust with guests, members, and staff through integrity, reliability, and authenticity."
- Honor: "We serve, respect, and defend one another, pursuing healthy conflict to strengthen relationships and ministry impact."
- Clarity: "We over-communicate and strive for clarity in all interactions to ensure alignment and understanding."
- Grit: "We work hard, take ownership, and embrace faith-filled risks to advance God's kingdom."
- Growth: "We pursue personal and spiritual growth and are committed to fostering growth in others through discipleship and encouragement."
This job description describes the general nature of the position and is not a complete list of duties. Responsibilities may change as ministry needs change. This document does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment with New Heights Community Church is at will.