Director of Worship and Outreach

Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Fulfill the duties required of McLean Bible Church members as outlined in our Mission and Beliefs
• Philosophical and doctrinal alignment with Scripture/Church Leadership
• Passionate about the MBC vision
• Demonstrated musical skill and theological discernment
• Proven track record in ministry and biblical discipleship of others
• Proven track record as a leader
• Possess excellent verbal communication skills and cultural awareness
• Worship (MBC Arlington)
• Assist the Location Pastor in creating and cultivating the worship singing culture of the Arlington Location
• Arrange music, help musicians grow in their ability to play the arrangements skillfully, lead the band through arrangements during rehearsal and service
• Collaborate with the Location Pastor to plan weekly worship services, especially as relates to musical selection and arrangements
• Weekly service planning including song selection and arrangements for weekend and services (including leading vocal and band rehearsal weekly)
• Oversee leading worship for weekend Location services, as well as weekly Staff/ Directorship meetings
• Disciple, mentor and develop Worship leaders and teams who can rotate and provide quality worship
• Recruit, train, organize, and shepherd music and production volunteers serving with bands and production teams
• Lead worship for special events (Good Friday, Christmas, weekday events, etc.)
• Serve at other MBC Locations, as needed; Collaborate with staff at those Locations to ensure consistency in messaging and quality
• Help plan and lead weekly services with the Location Pastor and other pastoral staff, focusing on musical selections and arrangements
• Understand and help thoughtfully arrange the various elements of the worship gathering: songs, prayers, Scriptures, exhortations, commissioning, and ordinances
• Oversee arrangements and lead rehearsal for services and special events; this could include loading tracks into mainstage prior to rehearsal, etc.
• Help encourage, equip, and empower new musicians
• Outreach
• Organize and plan outreach events that serve our cities through MBC Arlington’s existing partnerships
• Train, equip and support outreach volunteers
• Train, equip and support outreach team leads
• Form supportive relationships with outreach partners
• With location pastor, take opportunities to break new ground and form new partnership enabling MBC Arlington to do justice and fulfill the great commission
• Oversee, organize and grow Co-Working Space at MBC Arlington to serve members and our city
• Plan and recruit volunteers for Middle School/High School ministry events

Qualifications

• Experience with IEMs, talkback mics, and some live audio required
• Experience with Planning Center, ProPresenter, Multi-tracks, and Mainstage
• Skilled vocalist and instrumentalist with ability to deliver a mix of musical genres to satisfy a diverse congregation and to include/accommodate a variety of instruments and vocal styles (contemporary, big band, classical, pop, inspirational, gospel, choral, traditional, etc.)
• Proven success at multi-tasking, time management, and prioritizing
• Views congregational singing as a spiritual function not just a musical one
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality and trust regarding Director and member information
• Proven ability to work with and maintain positive, loyal relationships with those inside and outside the church
• Ability to recruit, develop, empower and equip volunteers, direct reports or other stakeholders
• Love for Jesus and a desire to see lives and communities changed by the gospel
• Mature team player, with a passion for ministry and a dynamic walk with Christ
• Punctual, attention to detail, team player, musician's ear
• Minimum Degree - bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Experience 3 to 5 years’ experience in leading worship preferred
• Commit to MBC Arlington Location as their local church
• Passion for serving the church

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read, speak, and hear
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• While performing the duties of this job, the Director of Worship and Outreach is required to stand or sit for long periods of time while using equipment