Contemporary/Celebration Worship Leader

As an established community congregation, we are prayerfully seeking an individual to help us build upon our increasing popular weekly Contemporary/ Celebration Worship Service. We are looking for a collaborative, visionary, action-oriented faith leader who excels at leading and bringing to life engaging worship and discipleship experiences.

Currently our Celebration Service attracts and serves both families and individuals by providing them with a less traditional, more interactive, worship opportunity while still balancing the elements of the traditional United Methodist worship. We are looking to add to that experience with live contemporary and traditional music, innovative experiences, hands on opportunities that will create an even more engaging and inclusive faith experience.

Contact Info: Send Resume to sprc@eu-umc.com

Major Duties:

• Lead the vision, planning, and execution of the evolution of our Celebration Service

• Work with lead pastor and staff to prepare and present all content needed for this weekly service, plus a special Christmas Eve Service

• Develop activities that emphasize liturgical calendar and themes reflected in Sanctuary Worship. Prepare all content for this service.

• Use ProPresenter software to create slides for the Celebration Worship, preferred. Will train.

• Work with and support the Intergenerational Ministries Team.

• Prepare and manage budget for the Celebration Service.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Ability to lead and work with staff, volunteers, and members.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products, Facebook, and email.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in a leadership role.

• Music background preferred (sign and play an instrument).

Who We Are

Emmanuel Community UMC is a congregation of the United Methodist Church, a global denomination that engages in mission and ministry around the world. We are deeply connected to other United Methodist churches and organizations, coming together in conversation to discuss important issues and discover God's will for the church.

What We Believe

United Methodist Christians are Grace-filled, Missional, Practical and Connectional.

Grace - filled

We believe in grace, not judgement, as the starting point for understanding the love of God and our relationship to God.\

Missional

We serve other in Jesus' name and proclaim the Gospel through word and deed.

Practical

Our faith makes a difference in the way we live each day.

Connectional

Every United Methodist congregation is connected to every other one. While there are certain beliefs we all share as Christians and United Methodists, each congregation may live into those beliefs differently, depending on the context of their ministry.

What That Looks Like

At Emmanuel Community UMC, our discipleship grows out of our evangelical heritage which focuses on a relationship with Jesus Christ, Imitating Christ expect that we love God, people, and self. A just society is close to our heart as we serve to transform the world.

Our goal is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and serve our community.