Part-time Worship Director

Winslow Baptist Church; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Winslow Baptist Church in Winslow, Maine, is seeking a passionate worship leader. The ideal candidate will cultivate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and lead teams to create meaningful worship experiences.

This role involves planning services, coordinating music, and overseeing volunteer teams to enhance the church's worship ministry. Applicants should possess a musical background and a commitment to the church’s mission of making disciples.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong identity rooted in Christ.
• Able to work well with a leadership team.
• Exhibits humility and a willingness to serve.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Lead a worship ministry that facilitates an experience in the presence of God.
• Plan worship services in consultation with the Senior Pastor.

Skills

Gifted to lead others in worship

Ability to articulate clear theology of salvation

Experience leading worship

Capability with guitar or keyboard

Organizational and administrative skills

Job description

Qualifications

Character

• Has identity rooted in Christ
• Called to proclaim the gospel and make disciples
• Meets the biblical, moral qualifications for church leadership
• Able to work well with leadership team of the church
• Exhibits humility and a willingness to serve
• Engages in a lifestyle of worship
• Is trustworthy, dependable, teachable, and accountable

Leadership

• Works well with teams of musicians and singers
• Plans ahead in harmony with others
• Demonstrates some organizational and administrative ability
• Aware of own weaknesses and how to build a team
• Supports and pursues an existing ministry vision
• Communicates well with others in various forms
• Committed to equipping others for ministry

Abilities

• Gifted to lead others in worship
• Articulates clear theology of salvation
• Practices a philosophy of ministry in harmony with church leadership, especially understanding of discipleship
• Has facility with both contemporary worship and modernized hymns
• Appreciates liturgical elements such as classic prayers and readings
• Capable vocalist and instrumentalist (guitar or keyboard preferred)
• Experienced in leading worship
• Able to teach others

Responsibilities

• Maintain a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Spend time developing relationships with non-Christians both to advance the kingdom as well as to understand the community.
• Participate in broader disciple-making ministries of the church.
• Build the necessary teams to lead a worship ministry that facilitates an experience in the presence of God.
• Plan worship services in consultation with the Senior Pastor.
• Oversee musical selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting, and coordination of teams.
• Direct worship team meetings and rehearsals as needed.
• Oversee the worship department budget, organization, and volunteers.
• Manage online and software accounts used to plan and lead worship.
• Ensure maintenance of instruments and audio-video equipment.
• Lead worship ministry teams toward gradually greater excellence.
• Scout for musicians and develop a process for integration.
• Communicate well with other staff, leaders, and team members.
• Fulfill other duties as relevant to role.
• Report directly to the Senior Pastor.

Qualified applicants are asked to provide ALL of the following:

• Brief Cover Letter (including a statement that the applicant agrees with our statement of faith).
• Work history, including dates, position, and supervisor.
• Letters of reference from three people regarding your worship ministry in the local church.
• Video of applicant leading worship (including transitions between songs).