We are a mid-sized, multi-generational, Southern Baptist congregation seeking an individual who is called to lead in worship, who has a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus, and loves to produce quality music that honors God. Our current program incorporates a blended style of musical offerings consisting of a 40-member chancel choir, 15-piece orchestra, 3-octave handbells, praise band, vocal ensembles, and age graded choirs (children/student/senior adult). Qualified candidate should be able work with pastor and staff to plan and lead worship on Sunday mornings in addition to special seasonal worship events. Position will also include executive leadership responsibilities.
Principle Function: Our Music Minister is responsible to the church, supervised by the Senior Pastor, for providing staff leadership to the entire church in the area of music. Effectiveness will be measured through the spirit in which duties are carried out; the skills exhibited in communication with church members, committees, and other staff and the timeliness with which routine as well as special assignments are accomplished. The concept of ministry for our church’s staff is that it is a team ministry. Therefore, there will be occasions when duties not covered in the job description will be required.
Qualifications: A personal relationship with Christ and a sense of God’s call An on-going student of the Bible A Christian witness through personal evangelism and ministry Motivation and commitment to serve through a local Baptist church Abilities for church growth, leadership training, human relationships, and administration Ability to use presentation software, music software, and general office software Evidence of Christian morals and ethics through a personal/family lifestyle Affirmation of the mission and core values of Mount Moriah Baptist Church A spirit of Christian love, interest, and fellowship with other people Ability to cooperate with the pastor and other ministers in supporting and correlating various ministries into the total ministry of the church Ability to teach and coach musicians at various skill levels Graduate (Bachelors degree required/Masters preferred) from an accredited college or university with a major in a music related field. Seminary or Divinity degree preferred.
Ministerial Functions: Lead our church in planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive music program in support of our church mission and objectives Lead/facilitate choirs (adult, children, youth, seniors), handbells, orchestra, praise band, student praise band, ensembles and solo music Minister to the members of the choir and their families, as needed Work with pastor and staff to create and lead coordinated worship experiences. This includes development of Sunday order of worship. Spiritually lead our church in music at all services, unless delegated otherwise Assist in planning music for weddings, funerals, and other church related activities as your schedule allows Share in pastoral visitation involving hospital calls, shut-ins, and prospects, as well as other crisis situations as assigned. Assist Senior Pastor in the planning, conducting, and evaluating all congregational services as requested Find ways to reach and serve the community through music (such as classes, mission trips, choir tours etc)
Educational Functions: Direct the planning, organization, coordination, and evaluation of a comprehensive program of music in support of our church mission. Recruit, enlist and train members to lead in Advise in the use of educational materials, equipment, supplies, and space Participate in the Vacation Bible School as an outreach to our community Provide leadership in all areas of music within our church Cooperate with AVIT team to facilitate sound and visual needs. This will include livestream/video, projections for Sunday worship.
Administrative Functions: Lead, direct, and recruit members for all music programs of church Participate in weekly staff meetings Meet with Church Council to set goals and objectives for the church Give a Music Ministry Report as scheduled in Church Conferences Maintain music library, choir robes, music software, and instruments. Participate at least yearly in training events to enhance professional development Lead in the preparation of an annual church budget in areas related to music ministry including needs for supplies, equipment, and repairs to facilities; administer the approved budget
Work Schedule: This position will require set office hours, participation in worship and church activities, and unstructured ministry hours.