DIRECTOR, THE GATHERING & EMERGING MINISTRIES

ADP, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gathering at Edenton Street United Methodist Church (ESUMC) in Raleigh seeks a Director to lead worship through musical direction, discipleship, and creative collaboration with the laity, staff, and clergy. The role centers on guiding The Gathering as a vibrant worshiping community grounded in liturgy and mission.

The Director reports to the Lead Pastor and will recruit and train the band and volunteers, shape worship experiences, and partner with youth, college, and young adult ministries

Qualifications

• Experience leading worship and coordinating music programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct the life of The Gathering as a worshiping community grounded in Christian liturgy, discipleship, and mission.
• Lead worship through musical direction, vocal leadership, and creative planning in partnership with pastors and staff.
• Recruit, train, and guide the band and worship volunteers.
• Collaborate with the pastoral team, the music and liturgy team, and the Gathering worship committee to implement a shared vision.
• Participate in ESUMC life including ministries, retreats, church events, and music support with youth, college and young adults.
• Partner with youth, college, and young adult ministries in worship, music, and other collaborative initiatives.

Skills

Worship leadership

Musical direction

Team collaboration

Job description

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DIRECTOR, THE GATHERING & EMERGING MINISTRIES

Full Time Professional Raleigh, NC, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

ABOUT THE GATHERING AT ESUMC

The Gathering is a worshiping community within the communion of Edenton Street United Methodist Church, sharing a common vision, values, and habits of discipleship. Our community is grounded in the rhythms of Christian liturgy, discipleship, and mission, and lives with curiosity and wonder for how God is calling us to improvise in the Spirit that we might live in Christ for the flourishing of our neighbors. We welcome and rejoice in all who visit with us because hospitality and surprising friendship are at the heart of our life together in God. The Director of The Gathering helps our ministries accomplish our church's mission to worship God, love one another, and serve the world with others of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The main responsibility is to help direct the life of The Gathering as a vibrant worshiping community, leading through musical direction, discipleship, and creative collaboration with the laity, staff, and clergy of ESUMC.

Description and Responsibilities: The Director of The Gathering reports directly to the Lead Pastor and will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Directing the life of The Gathering as a worshiping community grounded in Christian liturgy, discipleship, and mission
• Leading worship through musical direction, vocal leadership, and creative planning in partnership with pastors and staff
• Recruiting, training, and guiding the band and worship volunteers
• Collaborating with the pastoral team, the music and liturgy team, and the Gathering worship committee to implement a shared vision
• Actively participating in the broader life of the ESUMC community, including ministries, retreats, church events, including music support with youth, college and young adults.
• Partnering with youth, college, and young adult ministries in worship, music, and other collaborative initiatives.