Pastor of Music Ministries

Pastor of Music Ministries

Woodridge Baptist Church

Job description:

Plan, organize, direct, execute, train, develop and evaluate the music ministry for the entire church.

Relationships:

· TO GOD: A man who has accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and has been called by God into this ministry.

· TO the Church: He and his family will become faithful members of Woodridge Baptist Church. He will at all times seek God’s direction and the pastor’s guidance in caring for the spiritual well-being of the congregation.

· TO the Church Staff: He will work in harmony and coordination with other church staff and lay leaders.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct the planning, coordination, operation, and education of a comprehensive music

ministry of the NextGen choirs, as well as the adult music ministries.

2. Support the Senior Pastor and collaborate with other pastoral staff members to promote the vision and ministry direction of the church

3. Assist other associate pastors in planning Sunday worship services, church-wide celebrations, seasonal programs and events; be responsible for the selection of worship music and personnel

4. Responsible for caring, overseeing, recruiting, training and deployment of Music Ministry personnel

5. Lead the Music Ministry Team to determine the goal, direction, organization, program, and annual budget of Music Ministry

6. Stay informed on current music methods, materials, promotions, and administration.

7. Assign worship/song leaders, worship teams, and instrumentalists for worship services, church-wide gatherings and church prayer meetings

8. Responsible for Music Ministry administration, copyright of songs, purchase and maintenance of music, music literature, musical instruments, equipment, and other supplies

9. Oversee, coordinate/direct all church choirs, musical groups, and orchestra

10. Oversee and supervise paid music personnel and volunteers

11. Attend Pastoral staff meetings, and any other meetings designated by the Senior Pastor.

12. Maintain regular working hours; comply with church policies and procedures

13. Conduct prospect visits, ministry visits, hospital visitation, and other needs specific to the designated ministry, including visits assigned by the Senior Pastor.

14. Attend all services, outreach, special events, and any other church activities planned on the calendar.

15. Responsible for development and execution of outreach through the music ministry.

16. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Senior Pastor

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher (advanced degree and seminary degree preferred but not required)

· Experience in church planning, strategy and financial oversight

· Substantive music leadership experience

· Proficiency in vocal skills
· Ability to train music personnel

· Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills

· Works with individuals and groups as a team player

· Handles problems and conflicts with sound discernment

· Proactive in resolving issues and conflicts

· Personable, approachable, and available

· Compassionate and caring for believers and non-believers

· Encouraging and supportive

· Can lead effectively

· Communicates and acts with integrity

· Initiates, organizes, leads, and delegates

· Flexibility to work with different age groups

· Pastors are expected to tithe.

· Pastors and families should be involved in the church Life Group program.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Pastor of Music Ministries is accountable to the church body and the Personnel Team, directly reporting to the Senior Pastor.

FLSA Classification: Full Time Salaried Exempt

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