Part-time Minister of Music

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Bogart (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Living Word Baptist Church in Bogart, GA is seeking a Part-time Minister of Music to lead the church's music program for Sunday services and a weekly choir rehearsal. The role includes coordinating with instrumentalists, directing worship, and managing sound/lyrics for media presentations.

The position is part-time and requires active church involvement, with duties including selecting music and coordinating with the Pastor on music for services and special events.

Qualifications

• Must be a follower of Christ.
• Must become a member of LWBC upon being hired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the church's music program for services.
• Work with the instrumentalist to learn new music and arrange rehearsals.
• Conduct the music program for church services and lead worship.
• Coordinate sound and media for services and prepare lyrics for congregation.

Skills

Follower of Christ

Job description

Living Word Baptist Church in Bogart, GA is searching for a Part-time Minister of Music.

Position Description

MINISTER OF MUSIC (PART-TIME)

I. INTRODUCTION

This position is established as the Minister of Music for Living Word Baptist Church (LWBC). The position is part-time. As the church's music leader, he or she will perform the duties of the position during the church's Sunday Morning Worship Service and one choir practice/rehearsal session each week. He or she must also work with the church’s instrumentalist each week to ensure a quality service. The practice session with the instrumentalist may occur on Sunday morning before the service.

Ii. Requirements

The candidate must be a follower of Christ. He or she must become a member of LWBC upon being hired.

Iii. Major Duties And Responsibilities

The Minister of Music will perform duties associated with the conduct of the music program for church services and programs which includes but is not necessarily limited to the following:

• Pray for and lead through service the choir members and instrumentalist
• Work with the instrumentalist to help learn new music
• Conduct music program for church services
• Lead congregation in worship and pray for each service
• Schedule time and location for choir rehearsal
• Recruit choir members
• Select soloist’s and specials for services
• Notify the church’s Secretary of announcements that need placed into bulletin
• Consult with the Pastor concerning music appropriate to services; Select music for services
• Arrange for sound equipment and recording of music program (FB Live, etc.)
• Coordinate a working schedule for sound and media technicians
• Work with media tech so lyrics are prepared on Sunday for congregation to follow
• In conjunction with the Pastor, arrange for special singing events (bring in groups, etc.) on occasion and or lead special worship services (revivals, Sunday night services, etc.)
• Work with VBS Director on music for VBS
• Make sure microphones are working for services and batteries are charged
• Make sure CCLI License is up to date and renewed
• Regularly attend worship services; When absent, arrange for a replacement and notify the Pastor
• As a Minister, support and participate in other church ministries and events as possible
• Perform other duties as requested by the Pastor

Iv. Knowledge Required By The Position

The Minister of Music is subject to the direct supervision of the Pastor in the selection and conduct of music programs for the church services. He or she is expected to possess sufficient knowledge to be able to perform assigned duties with little direct supervision. This includes knowing or learning how to operate the church’s presentation software, both MediaShout and Facebook Live. If the candidate does not have a working knowledge in the field of Contemporary Christian Music, he or she should be willing to try to learn and lead the church to these desired ends.

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires walking, climbing of stairs, bending, and lifting light items. There are no unusual physical demands associated with this position.

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.

VII. SALARY

The salary for this position is $18,000.