Worship Leader - Music Director

Hope Church of Raleigh (epc)

Job Description

Overall, the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with our pastor to help lead the worship service, and to select music appropriate and consistent with Sunday church sermons and messaging, and lead and direct music for Sunday morning services.  Music covers a range of hymns (traditional and up-tempo) as well as contemporary Christian music.


Position Background


Position will report to the Dr. Marty Duffell, Pastor, HOPE Church Raleigh


Candidate Key Competencies:


Personal

  • Passionate Christ-follower in agreement with the Essentials of the EPC
  • Guitar or Piano proficient; reads and adapts music
  • Vocal ability in conjunction with playing instrument
  • Piano, voice, or guitar teaching experience; leadership experience not required but a plus
  • Flexible, easy-going, but proficient leadership style to handle range of musicians with varying degrees of skill
  • Solid personal planning and organizational skills
  • Regularly leading portions of service and partnering with the Pastor in prayer and liturgy
  • Master of Divinity (preferred)


Key Responsibilities

  • Monday meeting with Pastor to plan music selections
  • Lead Thursday night Worship Team practice @ 7 PM (approx. 1 hour)
  • Sunday Morning Practice (arrival and ready for 8:30 practice time)
  • Lead Sunday morning music worship (approx. 75-90 minutes)
  • Practice time and collaborating with the Pastor in Worship planning a must
  • Maintain sheet music files at the church
  • Screening and selection of new music for Team to learn
  • Plan worship with the Pastor for Special (Holiday or Holy Day) Worship Services during the year
  • Potential Special Occasions when needed and available (e.g., Church Festival, Vacation Bible School, etc.)


About Hope Church of Raleigh (epc)

For those who are seeking a deep spiritual understanding, HOPE Church Raleigh provides immediate, engaging, authentic, truth-centered worship in a loving congregational family.


Hope Church Raleigh is an exciting and growing family of Christian worshippers. We are located on Green Road, just off Capital Blvd. in Raleigh.  We have one service per week on Sunday mornings, followed by Fellowship and an adult Sunday school.  Our service is led by Rev. Dr. Marty Duffell, and music for the service is currently led by a Praise Team consisting of guitars, one bass guitar, electric piano, drums, and 1-2 singers.  We are looking for a Worship Team Leader to assist our pastor in leading the church, and as a music worship leader to lead our Praise Team on Sunday mornings to the greater glory of God. 


Overall, the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with our pastor to help lead the worship service, and to select music appropriate and consistent with Sunday church sermons and messaging, and lead and direct music for Sunday morning services.  Music covers a range of hymns (traditional and up-tempo) as well as contemporary Christian music.

Experience Required
1 – 5 years

Type
Part-time

Education Required
Bachelor’s degree

Date Posted
2 years ago
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina

Denomination
Presbyterian

Church Size
75-125


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