Part-time Minister of Music

Introduction

This position is established as the Minister of Music for Living Word Baptist Church (LWBC). The position is part-time. The Minister of Music will perform the duties of the position during the Sunday Morning Church Service and one choir practice/rehearsal session each week. The Minister of Music must also work with the church’s instrumentalist each week to ensure a quality service. The practice session with the instrumentalist may occur on Sunday morning before the service.

Requirements

• A follower of Christ
• Become a member of LWBC upon being hired

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the Minister of Music
• Perform duties associated with the conduct of the music program for church services and programs which includes but is not necessarily limited to the following:
• Pray for and minister to the choir members and instrumentalist
• Work with the instrumentalist in helping to learn new music
• Conduct music program for church services
• Lead congregation in worship and pray for each service
• Schedule time and location for choir rehearsal
• Select choir members
• Select soloists and specials for services
• Notify Secretary of announcements that need placed into bulletin
• Consult with the Pastor concerning music appropriate to services; Select music for services
• Arrange for sound equipment and recording of music program (FB Live, etc.)
• Cookordinate a working schedule for sound and media technicians
• Work with media tech so lyrics are prepared on Sunday for congregation to follow
• In conjunction with the Pastor, arrange for special singing events (bring in groups) on occasion and or lead special worship services (revivals, Sunday night services, etc.)
• Work with VBS Director on music for VBS
• Make sure microphones are working for services and batteries are ready
• Regularly attend worship services; When absent, arrange for a replacement and notify the Pastor
• As a Minister, support and participate in other church ministries and events as possible
• Perform other duties as requested by the Pastor

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Subject to the direct supervision of the Pastor in the selection and conduct of music programs for the church services
• Expected to possess sufficient knowledge to be able to perform assigned duties with little direct supervision
• Includes knowing or learning how to operate the church’s presentation software, both MediaShout and Facebook Live
• If the candidate does not have a working knowledge in the field of Contemporary Christian Music, he or she should be willing to try to learn and lead the church to these desired ends

Physical Demands

• The work requires walking, climbing of stairs, bending, and lifting of light items
• No unusual physical demands associated with this position

Work Environment

• The work is performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment