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Sparta Evangelical Free Church
Sparta, NJ
Category: Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor
Posted on: March 22, 2018
Purpose
The person in this position will enable the church to passionately worship the one true God through spiritual instruction, shepherding, music and the arts.
Personal Qualifications
· Has personally received God's gift of salvation through Christ
· Demonstrates mature Christian character as evidenced by a sincere heart for God and a servant's heart to pour into the others (Philippians 2:3-4)
· Has a confirmed calling to worship ministry
· Endorses and supports core values and beliefs of the Sparta Evangelical Free Church | www.spartaefc_noemail/newhere/beliefs
· Meets Biblical qualifications of a leader (1 Timothy 3:1-7 / Titus 1:6-9)
Education
· Bachelor's degree in either music or ministry-related field preferred
· Biblical education_noemailpleted or currently being pursued
Experience
· Proven record of exceptional ability in worship ministry leadership
Responsibilities
· Lead and coordinate the music ministry of the church, overseeing all ministries under Worship Ministry umbrella (i.e., worship team, choir, vocal and instrumental ensembles, youth and children, audio/visual and production teams, worship_noemailmittee)
· Coordinate with the pastor(s) to provide meaningful Christ-centered worship for each service in coordination with message series, current events, and needs of the congregation
· Design and carry out other events such as holiday programs, life celebrations, special services and_noemailmunity events
· Recruit, develop and direct individuals of all ages in the church family to utilize their gifts and talents to serve in the worship ministry musically, creatively, or technologically
· Assume administrative responsibilities for Worship Ministry
o oversee the purchase, maintenance and repair of all instruments and audio/visual equipment
o plan and administer worship ministry budget
o manage all existing music and materials
· Interact collaboratively with the pastoral team
Technical Skills
· Is gifted and trained in the field of church music, production (audio/video/lighting) and the arts
· Ability to integrate broad styles of music (vocally and instrumentally) to inspire worship
Relational Skills
· Invested in the spiritual awareness and growth of worship ministry members
· Compassionate, servant hearted, positive and collaborative
· Creative, demonstrates initiative
· Organized and professional, yet relationally-minded
· Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality and respect
Reporting Structure
· This person will report to the Senior Pastor
· This person will work in cooperation as a team member of the church staff.
1. Answers to these three questions:
- Describe briefly, your philosophy of worship reflecting on the purpose of
worship, God's role in worship, the worshippers' role, the role of the worship
leader and style of worship.
- Describe your calling into the ministry.
- Describe your process for preparing for a Sunday morning service.
2. Video demonstrating yourself leading worship
3. Resume