Minister of Music Job Description

Job Title: Minister of Music

Purpose: To lead corporate praise and worship in song in such a way as to equip congregants to worship Jesus Christ as Lord in their whole life.

General Job Description:

The Minister of Music Ministry will work with the church Staff, Board, and volunteers to lead the congregation in musical worship. While we believe that worship is an all-of-life posture, times of gathered worship in song are an important means of equipping the church to worship in spirit and in truth in all of life. Therefore, the Minister of Music will work with the Lead Pastor and staff to sculpt worship services each week that support and enhance that week’s message from God’s Word. The Minister of Music will attract/recruit volunteers to participate in praise teams, conduct weekly rehearsals with those teams, and be able to effectively lead teams of musicians. The Minister of Music will either personally lead in services and/or train and equip others to do so. The Minister of Music should be familiar with or able to learn software such as ProPresenter for input of lyrics, layout of the order of service, and filing of CCLI information. The Minister of Music will also oversee all A/V staff and volunteers. Scheduling of outside musical events is welcomed but not strictly required. The Minister of Music is a part-time position, paying 150 per week or 7,800 per year.

Qualifications:

• A personal, vital relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

• A person of integrity and Christian character.

• Gifted in musical skills and abilities.

• Training and experience in music and leading congregational singing.

• Ability to teach and train others.

• Communication and public relations skills.

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

• Not prone to anger, criticism, or negativity.

• Has a servant's heart and attitude.

• Is both flexible and teachable.

• Is a “people person” and has public relations skills.

• Must be able to play the piano

Areas of Responsibility:

• Worship Teams, including vocalists and instrumentalists, for both Worship Services

• Planning / Layout of Worship Services

• Audio & Video

• Visual Arts

• Drama & Special Events (concerts, plays, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly service orders and staff assignments.

• Prepare and lead worship in the 11:00 AM Sunday service or train/oversee other leaders(s).

• Practice from 9:00 am – 10:00 am

• Service from 11:00 am – 12:30

• End service in Worship

• Prepare and lead worship in the 7:00 pm Wednesday service or train/oversee other leaders(s).

• Practice from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Service from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Rehearse, schedule, and direct the worship team(s).

• Monthly practices at a minimum of one hour a month to practice new music and music for special events.

• Prepare monthly schedule for worship teams,

• Prepare monthly schedule for special music.

• Encourage & facilitate worship leaders and worship teams.

• Maintain musical files, song sheets, etc.

• Organize & maintain the worship arts office.

• Supervise the worship arts budget, bills, and expenditures.

• Make contacts for artists & speakers for the special events calendar.

• Attend all service and special events.

• Supervise church instruments and maintain/repair as needed.

• Oversee church audio and video teams and ministries.

• Assist in developing & communicating the mission & vision of the church.

Accountability / Structure:

• The Music Director works with the staff team and lead Pastor, and is responsible to the Deacon Board.

• The Music Director will be responsible for working outside of the service and practice time to fulfill other responsibilities that are listed in this job description.

Send your resume to Pastor Gabe at rev.gjlandis@gmail.com