Music Pastor

CCC Mountain of New Glory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CCC Mountain of New Glory in Manchester seeks a passionate Music Minister to oversee and lead the church music department. The successful candidate will support the choir, engage the congregation in worship, and organize church musical events.

Applicants must be committed Pentecostal Christians with strong communication skills, proficiency in musical instruments, and experience in pastoral care. The role also requires cultural awareness of the West African and Caribbean communities.

Qualifications

• Must be a born-again Christian with a commitment to Pentecostal beliefs.
• Open to the move and voice of God.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the music department.
• Support the church choir and music ministry.
• Lead congregational worship and organize events.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in English

Ability to play musical instruments

Experience in pastoral care

Cultural knowledge (West African/Caribbean)

Education

Qualification equivalent of level 4

Minimum IELTS band score of 5.5

Job description

Qualifications

• A qualification equivalent of level 4 and a minimum IELTS band score of 5.5
• Evidence of training in similar role(s)
• Proficient in playing various musical instruments

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the music department
• Lead, train and support the church choir, develop the music ministry such that the entire church ministries are developed.
• Lead the congregation in praise and worship
• Organise church musical concerts, programs, praise, and worship sessions.
• Teach and develop the musical skills of our children and youths
• Support the technical team, general IT and audio-visuals so that the sounds and graphics are well enhanced
• Prepare and deliver sermons and deputise for the Senior Pastor
• Perform pastoral care duties and conducts some services in accordance with our constitution

Requirements for the role

• Must be a born‑again Christian, believe in Jesus Christ as the only begotten son of God, the Holy Spirit and the Holy bible as the word of God
• Open to the move and voice of God
• An active, committed Pentecostal Christian
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English Language
• Ability to lead and participate in church services
• Must be able to play the keyboard or any other musical instruments
• Ability to support the Pastor and leadership in growing the ministry.
• Knowledge of the West African/Caribbean culture including ability to speak one local African language
• Ability to minister to the needs peculiar to that ethnic group is desirable

Experience

• Experience of leading a music department such that the entire church ministries are developed
• High level of competency in using a range of musical instruments and equipment
• Experience of working proactively and with minimal or no supervision
• Offering pastoral support to people from different cultures, minority ethnic groups, especially those whose first language is primarily not English and understand some of the challenges and complexities that migrants face.
• Experience of bible teaching and leading congregational worship in an ethnicallydiverse congregation is desirable

The Celestial Church of Christ is an African Instituted Church founded by Rev. Samuel Biléhou Joseph Oshoffa on 29 September 1947 in Porto‑Novo, Benin through a divine order.