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Jesus Church

Worship Director/Pastor

Port Orange, FL · On-site

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Worship Director - Winslow Baptist Church

Christian Career

Waterville, ME • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Worship Director - Winslow Baptist Church
Qualifications

Character

  • Has identity rooted in Christ
  • Called to proclaim the gospel and make disciples
  • Meets the biblical, moral qualifications for church leadership
  • Able to work well with leadership team of the church
  • Exhibits humility and a willingness to serve
  • Engages in a lifestyle of worship
  • Is trustworthy, dependable, teachable, and accountable

Leadership

  • Works well with teams of musicians and singers
  • Plans ahead in harmony with others
  • Demonstrates some organizational and administrative ability
  • Aware of own weaknesses and how to build a team
  • Supports and pursues an existing ministry vision
  • Communicates well with others in various forms
  • Committed to equipping others for ministry

Abilities

  • Gifted to lead others in worship
  • Articulates clear theology of salvation
  • Practices a philosophy of ministry in harmony with church leadership, especially understanding of discipleship
  • Has facility with both contemporary worship and modernized hymns
  • Appreciates liturgical elements such as classic prayers and readings
  • Capable vocalist and instrumentalist (guitar or keyboard preferred)
  • Experienced in leading worship
  • Able to teach others

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Spend time developing relationships with non-Christians both to advance the kingdom as well as to understand the community.
  • Participate in broader disciple-making ministries of the church.
  • Build the necessary teams to lead a worship ministry that facilitates an experience in the presence of God.
  • Plan worship services in consultation with the Senior Pastor.
  • Oversee musical selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting, and coordination of teams.
  • Direct worship team meetings and rehearsals as needed.
  • Oversee the worship department budget, organization, and volunteers.
  • Manage online and software accounts used to plan and lead worship.
  • Ensure maintenance of instruments and audio-video equipment.
  • Lead worship ministry teams toward gradually greater excellence.
  • Scout for musicians and develop a process for integration.
  • Communicate well with other staff, leaders, and team members.
  • Fulfill other duties as relevant to role.
  • Report directly to the Senior Pastor.

Qualified applicants are asked to provide ALL of the following:

  • Brief Cover Letter (including a statement that the applicant agrees with the statement of faith). Also, include a video link of applicant leading worship (including transitions between songs).
  • Resume with work history, including dates, position, and supervisor.
  • Letters of reference from three people regarding the applicant's worship ministry in the local church. (This can be sent after we have responded to your cover letter and resume.)