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Cottage Grove Church

Worship Arts Director

Des Moines,
Iowa
The Worship Arts Director at Cottage Grove Church is a dynamic leadership role combining worship leadership, technical production oversight, and creative direction. As the primary worship leader, you’ll shepherd the church family in authentic worship while developing team members, managing production elements, and partnering with staff to fulfill the church’s mission—all while using your musical and creative gifts to glorify God and serve others.

Why I Love This Opportunity

The person who serves as the next Worship Arts Director will be joining a vibrant church community with a bold vision for planting a new church every three years. They’ll thrive in Cottage Grove’s culture of authenticity where transparency and vulnerability are embraced as core values, allowing worship to flow from genuine hearts.

This role offers the exciting challenge of intentionally developing the next generation of worship leaders within a congregation that celebrates ethnic diversity.

Mike Haight

Associate

A great match for this position would be:

  • Considers themselves a pastor, not just a musician, with a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of leadership experience
  • Demonstrates proven disciple-making abilities with a vision to develop and multiply leaders
  • Possesses strong musical abilities and can play an instrument, preferably keys or guitar
  • Shows technical competence with basic audio mixing, video/livestream knowledge, and ability to train others in production skills
  • Aligns with the church’s theological position while holding secondary theological matters loosely

About This Organization

Cottage Grove Church is a vibrant congregation of approximately 800 regular attendees nestled in a diverse community near downtown Des Moines. The congregation worships in a historic Presbyterian church building, an architectural gem originally constructed in 1917.

The church’s mission to “Glorify God and Make Disciples of All Nations” reflects its deep commitment to spreading the Gospel through both word and deed throughout Des Moines. This vision is brought to life through four core values: discipleship, authenticity, neighboring, and diversity.

As a member of the SALT Network of churches, Cottage Grove emphasizes collegiate ministry and intentionally develops next-generation leaders. Its strategic location and inclusive approach allow it to serve as a meaningful spiritual hub within the urban landscape of Iowa’s capital city.

 

About Location

Des Moines, Iowa, offers a vibrant and welcoming community that blends small-town charm with the opportunities of a growing urban center. With its affordable cost of living, thriving arts and cultural scene, and strong sense of community, Des Moines is an ideal place to plant roots and build meaningful relationships. For those called to serve at Cottage Grove, this city presents a unique and exciting mission field—diverse, dynamic, and ready for the transformative power of the Gospel. This is a place where faithful leaders can make a lasting impact, advancing the Kingdom of God by serving, equipping, and reaching people in every stage of life. Des Moines isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to live on mission.

 

Quote from: Adam White – Executive Pastor

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