Contemporary Worship Leader

FUMC Carlsbad

Carlsbad, NM

Category: Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor

Posted on: December 29, 2015

Job Description:

First United Methodist Church in downtown Carlsbad, NM is a growing and dynamic church with worship ranging from spirited traditional to casual contemporary. At the contemporary service, the worship is led by the FUMC Praise Team featuring both acoustic and electric instruments. The music selections are a mix of contemporary worship songs, familiar choruses, and re-imagined hymns. The service is supplemented with a state-of-the-are sound and video system that enhances the worship services through the use of projected lyrics, videos, and lighting."

General
It shall be the duty of the Contemporary Worship Pastor to design, prepare, and lead contemporary worship. Duties shall also include providing guidance and pastoral care to ministry volunteers, and support to the other ministries and activities within the church as a means of enhancing contemporary worship.

The Contemporary Worship Pastor will be answering a Ministry Call. They will view this job as a service to the Lord, one where they lead people to a place of praise, joy, and connection. The Contemporary Worship Pastor will be a leader who creates a worshipful atmosphere in which the people of God are free to encounter our Lord, where the Holy Spirit moves among us, and Jesus is proclaimed King. The Contemporary Worship Pastor sets the tone and shows the congregation the way.

As leader of the Praise Team, the Contemporary Worship Pastor shall provide an opportunity for volunteers to develop the art of worship through music which will prepare adults and young people for a lifetime of service to the church. The objectives of the Praise Team, in conjunction within the Contemporary Worship Pastor are as follows:

Present a Christian witness. This includes living their own life in accordance with Christian values, principles, and morals.
Ensure that the Praise Team is a spiritual, educational, artistic, and recreational experience for its members.
Encourage a sense of teamwork and personal responsibility.
Present well-prepared music for the purpose of creating worshipful experiences within the church.


Required Duties
Meet with the Senior Pastor on a weekly basis to determine the theme for worship and any special_noemailponents that might be needed.
Organize and supervise the Praise Team in support of the Contemporary Worship Service. Plan and conduct rehearsals with the Praise Team mid-week and Sunday mornings.
In conjunction with the Youth Pastor, designate and meet with the leaders of the Youth Praise Team for coordination and support. Schedule the Youth Praise Team to lead Contemporary Worship on a regular basis.
Grow the Ministry of the music department either by lessons, camps, concerts, recitals, etc. Grow the reach of Contemporary Worship.
Maintain a schedule of Praise Team member participation and follow-up with scheduled volunteers on a weekly basis to ensure their presence at rehearsals and on Sunday mornings.
Evaluate and develop new music for the Praise Team.
Recruit and schedule volunteers to operate the_noemailputer and sound equipment in the Sanctuary for both worship services. Follow-up with scheduled volunteers to ensure presence at practice and on Sunday mornings.
Attend to the administrative, managerial, and pastoral needs of the Praise Team. This will include keeping the Praise Team members informed of u_noemailing special events and services, evaluating the musical needs of the team, and recruiting new members.
Plan, develop, and prepare for special services such as Christmas and Easter.
Maintain regular office hours.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Provide a semi-annual written report to the Staff Parish Relations Committee detailing:
Status of current goals in conjunction with the Senior Pastor and/or SPRC
Future plans and goals
Any needs or concerns the Contemporary Worship Pastor has with regard to achieving desired goals and or elements of this job description.

Desired Duties and Activities
Oversee the mixing of music and sound arrangement, including creative and technical elements.
Identify and maintain sound equipment,_noemailputers, and software necessary to effectively conduct worship in the sanctuary. When necessary, arrange for, or conduct training on the sound equipment for volunteers.
Coordinate and provide technical and creative assistance for special events in the church, such as weddings, funerals, concerts, revivals, etc.
In support of both the Traditional and Contemporary Service, prepare weekly slide presentations containing song lyrics, sermon notes, and other visual aids as needed to be used in conjunction with designated worship software.

Skills and Requirements
Required
Musical knowledge, including the ability to play guitar and/or piano and sing.
Seasoned in ministry and sound doctrine.
Emotionally mature. Capable of positively dealing with conflict and helping people work together. A willing heart and the ability to help those around them grow and develop.
Familiarity with current contemporary worshi
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Contemporary Worship Leader
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
United Methodist
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
750 - 1000

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
FUMC Carlsbad
Contact Name:
Chris Jones
Address1:
207 N. Halagueno
Address2:
City:
Carlsbad
State or Province:
NM
ZIP Code:
88220
Country:
United States
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