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Worship Director - Winslow Baptist ChurchQualifications
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.)
