Minister of Music and Worship Full Time

Moulton Baptist Church
MINISTER OF MUSIC AND WORSHIP
(Full time position with part time also being considered.)

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION
The Minister of Music and Worship is responsible to the church for planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive music and worship ministry. This should be accomplished with the pastor’s advice and counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 
1.     Direct the planning, coordination, operation, and evaluation of a comprehensive music ministry  (including choirs, vocal, and/or instrumental ensembles) and a worship ministry (including corporate and individual worship and prayer).
2.    Assist the pastor in planning all worship services of the church, including managing the selection    and preparation of music/worship leaders.
3.     Cooperate with the church Nominating Committee to enlist and then train leaders for the church music ministry, including graded choir workers.
4.     Lead in planning and promoting a graded choir program. Direct and coordinate the training and work of any assistant/volunteer choir directors. Direct congregational worship as well as adult, youth, and other choirs or ensembles as needed.
5.     Give direction to a music ministry plan of outreach and enlistment.
6.     Arrange and provide music for weddings, funerals, special projects, ministries, and other church-relatedactivities upon request. Consult with all wedding parties in selection of music that is in accordance with church policies.
7.     Plan, organize, and promote music/worship activities which may include choir tours, mission trips,camps, festivals, workshops, clinics, and ministries for the enhancement of music and worship ministry.
8.     Serve as custodian of all music properties, such as organ, pianos, hymnals, sheet music, robes, etc., keeping an up-to-date file of all music and equipment. Supervise equipment maintenance as needed.
9.     Coordinate the media ministries of the church with the lay leadership in such areas as the church webpage, computer generated audiovisuals, television, and sound enhancement.
10.  Coordinate the church music and worship ministry with the calendar and emphases of the church.
11.  Prepare an annual budget for music and worship ministry to be recommended to the Stewardship committee.
12.  Keep informed on current music methods, materials, promotion, and administration.
13. Cooperate with associational and state leaders in promoting activities of mutual interest.
14.  Serve as member of the pastoral ministry team to perform ministry under the pastor’s guidance, especially to church members involved in the music ministry.
15.  Perform other duties as assigned by the church through the pastor.