Director of Music Ministries

Director of Music Ministries

Title: Director of Music Ministries

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Purpose of the Position: To serve God at James River Baptist Church, leading in worship through music and shepherding through personal engagement. This is achieved by holistic growth, development, and implementation of programs through relationships with all people. The love of Christ shines through your passion, musical talent, and love for people, bringing glory to God.

This position is the head James River Baptist Churches music department, selecting hymns and praise music arrangements performed by choir and praise team.

This is a full-time salaried position.

Responsibilities:

a)    Possess and demonstrate strong leadership, organization, interpersonal and communication skills.

b)    Plan and execute annual events that will facilitate outreach to the greater Williamsburg community, including but not limited to: special music programs and services, Easter, Vacation Bible School, Homecoming, Christmas Eve, gospel sing-a-longs, revivals, and seasonal opportunities to include in all age groups.

c)    Research and review music for worship services and programs.

d)    Plan and leads regular rehearsals and weekly services for the praise and choral teams, selecting various styles of music that appropriately engages the congregation in worship. Including funerals as required.

e)    Remains current with music trends.

f)      Supervise other musicians in the church, such as pianist, organist, and praise band. 

g)    Recruits, develops, and trains members for all music groups.

h)    Prepares and inserts lyrics into the media presentations for the worship services.

i)      Prepares and coordinates schedules for volunteers in the music ministry.

j)      Meeting attendance includes weekly staff, quarterly church council and business meetings, offering plans and reports for each.

k)    Create and coordinate with office administrator music worship information for all communication platforms of the church.

l)      Presents annual goals for the music ministry. Evaluates the goals quarterly adjusting as required.

m)  Prepares the annual budget and presents to the stewardship committee for supplies and equipment.

n)    Available to assist the Pastor for emergency pastoral care and visits.

o)    Other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

-       Passion for music ministry

-       Degree in music

-       Experience leading choirs and praise teams.

-       Music theory, conducting and music history.

-       Skilled instrumentalist and/or vocalist 

Expectations:

    The Director of Music Ministries will help lead our church to accomplish our mission: to connect people with God, help them to grow in their faith, so they can go out and share the gospel through words and acts of kindness.

The nature of this position is to serve not solely as a musical or performing arts director but also as a shepherd to the people who serve in this ministry and the congregation. The successful person in this position builds and leads teams enabling people to realize and use the knowledge, strengths, and abilities uniquely designed for them by God. He or She will model heartfelt worship in an invitational style that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus.

The Director of Music Ministries is expected to become a member of James River Baptist Church engaging with members through fellowship on and off site; purposefully seeking ministry

opportunities within their circle of influence. He or She is expected to be a servant leader and live an exemplary life modeling the character of Jesus Christ.

The Director of Music Ministries will participate in an annual review with the Pastor. This review will evaluate the prior year and establish goals for the future.