Worship Director - Winslow Baptist Church

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.)