Minister of Music
westmeade baptist churchDecatur (AL)
About the role
The Minister of Music is responsible to God and the body of Christ, under the leadership of the Pastor, for guiding a Christ-centered ministry that utilizes music to lead, disciple, and equip the people of Westmeade Baptist Church to worship God biblically and authentically; so that God is glorified and Jesus is exalted by everything that has breath to do so.
Minister:
Love the people of Westmeade Baptist Church sacrificially and minister to them for God’s glory and their good
Connect disciples to carry out the Great Commission through serving locally, nationally, and globally
Serve for the glory of God so that others would desire to be drawn into His presence
Partner with the ministerial staff in meeting needs of church members and guests in order for them to see the Gospel lived out
Share in the pastoral care of our church family along with other staff members. To include hospital visits as needed, and periodic in-home visits of those not able to attend in person
Attend training opportunities that further develop ministry skills and passion
Cooperate with local church leaders in promoting activities of mutual interest
Be available to fulfill Pastoral responsibilities as called on by the Senior Pastor
Music:
Utilizing the medium of music, implement a healthy ministry area that glorifies God, encourages a culture of authentic worship (individually and collectively), disciples our people in the overall context of worship; Ministers to church members of all ages
Lead the planning, organizing and conducting of the music ministry including vocalists, praise teams, instrumentalists, and the audio/visual teams
Recruit, enlist, and train leaders to serve well in the Music Ministry
Assist the Senior Pastor in planning all worship gatherings
Provide music leadership and support, as needed, with other ministry areas (Ex. –StudentMinistryandKidsMinistry)
Work in tandem with the Ministerial Staff in the overall ministry of Westmeade Baptist Church
Serve as a music resource for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, etc.
Plan, organize, and promote special occasion events such as concerts, retreats, festivals, etc. in order to utilize the resources of music to fulfill the mission of the church
Administration:
Perform various administrative duties essential to the Music Ministry, such as:
maintain music library, materials, supplies, musical instruments & equipment;
maintain copyright leases and agreements on music as needed; promoting the Music Ministry through all print and digital formats
Prepare and administer an annual budget for the Music Ministry
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Embrace, demonstrate and promote the MissionofWestmeadeBaptistChurch
Biblical and Theological alignment with leadership, membership, and worship
Agree and adhere to the Baptist Faith&Message
Possess a strong backgroundinmusicaltrainingandexperience
Capableof leading and teaching the Music Ministry Team during weeklyrehearsals so they can best be prepared from a Musical standpoint, as well as an Audio/Video standpoint for Sunday and Wednesday leadership opportunities
Innovative in the use of music in a worship setting
Practices enthusiasminleadingothersinmusicalworship
Collegeand/orSeminaryDegreerequired plus Ministry experience on a Church Staff. Length and extent of experience will be weighted according to degree and/or advanced degree(s)
COMPETENCIES &SKILLS:
Maintain a personal practiceof reaching the lost with the Gospel, as well as investthe Truthof the WordofGod intofellow followersofChrist
Must be capable of effective communication, be well organized, possess solid work ethic and be team-oriented.
Discernment of when to lead and when to be led
Gifted and confident in building relationshipsfor the purpose of discipleship, using various forms of communication
Ability to workwith peopleofvarious temperaments, talents, passions, and church backgrounds; Possess & demonstrate positive interpersonal skills
Basic understanding of Audio/Video equipment
Proficient in various digital platforms (We currently use Planning Center, ProPresenter, Music Stand, and SongSelect, as well as YouTube for live-streaming services. Understanding systems like Q-Sys and Dante is also beneficial)
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