PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
JOURNEY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
ABOUT THE CHURCH
Journey Church International is a vibrant, non-denominational community of faith based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, with a welcoming spirit that invites people from all walks of life to connect deeply with Jesus and with one another. Rooted in a mission to help those far from God become passionate followers who make a positive difference locally and globally, Journey offers engaging worship experiences, biblically grounded teaching, and a variety of ministries designed to support spiritual growth at every life stage. The church emphasizes community, purposeful discipleship through programs like Growth Track, and hands-on impact both in their neighborhood and around the world. With a diverse congregation, active small groups, dynamic events, and a culture that encourages authentic relationships and service, Journey champions a faith journey that is both meaningful and actionable.
Production Director
Position
Journey Church International
Church
Lees Summit, MO (Kansas City Area)
Location
2,800 in-person | 1,200 online
Attendance
Website
Worship Arts Director
Reports to
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Lee’s Summit is a thriving and welcoming community located roughly 20 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, combining the charm of a close-knit suburban city with convenient access to big-city amenities. It is known for its vibrant historic downtown filled with unique shops, local restaurants, seasonal farmers markets, community events, and cultural offerings that bring people together throughout the year. Lee’s Summit also boasts extensive parks, trails, and lakes, including Longview Lake and Legacy Park, which provide abundant outdoor recreation opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and family outings. The city has a strong public school system, numerous community festivals and arts experiences, and easy access to major Kansas City attractions—including professional sports, museums, and entertainment districts—making it both a lively and comfortable place to live.
L E E S S U M M I T, M O
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Production Director plays a key role in overseeing and executing the technical aspects of worship services that support the church’s mission and vision. This role will work closely with the Worship Arts Director, oversee the Production staff, and direct multiple volunteer teams to ensure high-quality audio, lighting, and stage management across all our campus environments. This position will ensure a captivating and compelling sonic & visual experience that fulfills the church's mission by engaging and inspiring attendees.
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Organizational Leadership: Serve as Department Lead over Production staff who work under your leadership to serve the needs of the church. Effectively direct and lead staff with strong team culture values and serve as a supervisor of their growth, development, and execution of ministry needs.
Team Growth & Shepherding: Spend intentional time each week recruiting new Production Team Volunteers and building relationships with, shepherding, and caring for existing Production Team volunteers.
Service Production: Lead the Production Volunteer/Contractor teams to support all service execution – Lighting, Audio, Building AVL, Stage Management
Broadcast Audio: Lead and develop a Broadcast Audio volunteer team that will create incredible audio mixes for livestream broadcast
Event Production: Serve as Production Event Manager for various other ministries with their corresponding rooms, needs, and communication channels.
Equipment & Asset Management: Maintain and manage audio equipment, software, and hardware assets, ensuring all technical needs are met for event production.
Collaboration & Volunteer Coordination: Work with other department leaders, contractors, interns, and volunteers to execute at a high level.
Budgeting: Own, update, and manage the Production Dept. budget, ensuring all projects remain within budget. This includes tracking all current hardware inventory, communicating if and when a replacement or update is needed, and forecasting and budgeting for contractors as necessary.
Innovation & Trends: Stay updated on audio and production trends, techniques, and technology to enhance the church’s production quality and presence.
Off-Site Events: Collaborate with other ministry leaders to support off-site camps and retreats that require production and worship elements. Be on-site at those venues to ensure quality of experience for attenders and execution of volunteer/intern roles.
Personal Development: Participate in ongoing training and leadership development activities as assigned by the Worship Director or other church leadership.
Additional Responsibilities: Assist with other production/media needs as required, including new gear installs, bi-annual stage plot refresh, and general technical upgrades to rooms and building.
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Proven experience in live event & church production, including audio mixing, service directing, and team leadership
Proficiency in Allen & Heath audio consoles, MA lighting consoles, ProTools, Q-Sys Control, and Dante network platform
Familiarity with LED wall rigging, hanging, and electrical system integration is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with church staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
Bachelor’s degree in audio, media, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
FIVE C’S OF A GREAT FIT
Proven ability to lead live worship production (audio, lighting, stage management, broadcast).
Skilled in Allen & Heath consoles, MA lighting, ProTools, Q-Sys, Dante, and AVL systems.
Strong project manager who can oversee budgets, equipment lifecycle, events, and off-site production.
COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated success in church or large-scale live event production leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in audio/media (or equivalent high-level experience).
Track record of building and multiplying healthy production teams.
CREDENTIALS
Spiritually mature, humble leader who builds trust with staff and volunteers.
Emotionally healthy shepherd who cares well for teams under pressure.
CHARACTER
Passionate about using production to help people far from God engage with Jesus.
Energized by creating compelling worship environments, not just running tech.
Motivated to invest long-term in building and developing volunteer teams.
CALLING
Thrives in a growing, vibrant, non-denominational church environment.
Collaborative leader who partners well with the Worship Arts Pastor and ministry staff.
Naturally aligns and exhibits the staff values of Journey Church International: Walk With Jesus, Do Your Job, Work Hard/Rest Hard, Love Like Family, Multiply Yourself.