Music Director / Worship Leader

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

Marietta, GA

Category: Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor

Posted on: September 01, 2016

Job Description:

Wesley Chapel UMC is looking for a Music Director to drive the establishment of a vibrant and spirited music experience to_noemailplement the worship experience for a medium sized congregation. Wesley Chapel is a well-established Methodist Church with a growing multi-generational congregation. Committed to outreach within our congregation,_noemailmunity and abroad, we are looking for someone to plan and direct weekly traditional and modern services as well as special services such as Lent, Christmas and Easter. Successful candidate will collaborate with the Ministry team to ensure that music is an integral part of the worship experience.
Wesley Chapel believes that music encourages an individualized and corporate worship. The Music Director holds an influential role in creating a we_noemailing, energizing and appropriate worship service to facilitate spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God.

Connecting
Connect with the members of the choir, praise band and congregation members through positive interaction.

Planning and Organizing
Cooperatively plan the worship order and music selections to_noemailplement the sermon.
Introduce new and appropriate songs as needed.
Develop original arrangements as needed to enhance the worship experience.

Music Leadership
Plan and conduct (and/or coordinate with other music staff) rehearsals and worship service participation
Recruit, schedule, coordinate, and coach vocalists and instrumentalists for worship services (e.g., offertories, preludes, postludes, etc.).
Motivate the choir and band members.

Worship Leadership
Coordinate with clergy staff to provide theologically and scripturally appropriate music, visual arts and sacred dance to enhance worship for both traditional and contemporary worship services including selection of anthems, hymns, and responses as well as music for special services (e.g., Lent, Holy Week, Advent, and Christmas, etc.)
Creatively select and arrange musical selections for worship services and special events.
Act as occasional liturgist for worship.
Serve as worship music leader for services, unless delegated to others.
 

Qualifications:

Church music training/experience in selecting traditional and contemporary Christian music- both choral and instrumental.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of musical styles- sacred and secular, traditional and contemporary/modern
Proficiency playing musical instruments (especially keyboard) strongly preferred; diverse musical repertoire
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Sacred Music, Choral Music, or Music Education with emphasis in conducting is a plus.
Experience in music direction or related, especially with church music ministry experience is also a plus.
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Music Director / Worship Leader
Time Type:
Other
Job Category:
Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
United Methodist
Worship Style:
Church Size:

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church
Contact Name:
Jimmy Hood
Address1:
4495 Sandy Plains Rd
Address2:
City:
Marietta
State or Province:
GA
ZIP Code:
30066
Country:
United States
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