Career Oppportunities

Ministry Purpose:
Consistent with Romans 12:9-15, Ephesians 4:11-12, Psalm 150:1-5, Ephesians 5:18-20, and Hebrews 2:10-12, the Music Director is responsible for overseeing, stewarding, and leading the church’s music ministry. This role involves selecting music that supports the preaching and worship themes, directing and accompanying musicians, and collaborating with the Pastor and staff to ensure the worship services of this New Testament Church, are spiritually enriching, musically engaging and biblically pleasing to God.

Qualifications:

1. Exhibits Biblical Christian ethics at all times
2. Is personally and regularly involved in a Christian Church whose statement of faith is in line with the Apostle’s Creed and who accepts scripture as God’s inspired Word.
3. Is friendly, dependable, punctual, courteous, organized and competent
4. Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a larger team and delegate to and supervise multiple supporting staff and volunteers
5. Ability to effectively use basic kinds of software and technologies
6. Strong organizational and communication skills.
7. Knowledge of Lutheran liturgy and worship traditions preferred.

Accountable to:
The Senior Pastor

Supervises:
Coordinates volunteers and any other staff the Senior Pastor specifies

Compensation:
Compensation will be determined based on the applicant’s responsibilities, certification, performance and hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

Adult Bible Class Leader
Teaches the adult Bible class on Sunday mornings.

• Prepares and teaches biblically sound lessons, often in coordination with the current sermon series.
• Foster class participation, Bible reading and encouragement among members
• Provide pastoral care within the class, including follow-up, support and referrals as needed, always keeping the Senior Pastor abreast of any he may need to know.

Small Group Ministry
Provides oversight and support for the church’s small group ministry, fostering spiritual growth, community and discipleship through healthy, multiplying groups.

• Evaluate and refine the structure and health of groups.
• Partner with the Senior Pastor to integrate small groups into the life of the church, ensuring it is aligned with the church’s vision and mission.
• Provide coaching, encouragement and resources for group leaders.
• Promote biblical teaching and spiritually sound curriculum which reflect the church’s doctrinal standards.
• Maintain accurate records of leaders and participants.

Missions
Organize, lead and promote the church’s mission ministries. This role provides the congregation with opportunities to serve others by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Evaluate, maintain, and grow partnerships with the church’s chosen missions.
• Recruit, train, and mobilize members for outreach initiatives and short-term mission trips.
• Lead fundraising initiatives for the church’s missions and upcoming mission trips.

Youth Ministry
Teach, lead and oversee the church’s ministry to children ages birth to high school. 
Equip and recruit volunteers, partner with parents, and create environments where students become grounded in the scriptures and enter growing relationships with Jesus Christ.

• Teach and oversee our confirmation program
• Oversee and equip our Sunday School program
• Organize, attend and lead regular youth outings and events for families
• Build relationships with students and their families, connecting them to the life of the church

Secondary Responsibilities:

Preaching
The Associate Pastor/Intern will be expected to preach roughly once every 4-6 weeks. They will also preach during midweek Advent and Lenten services.

Visitations
At times the Associate Pastor/Intern may be asked to assist the visitation team to make hospital and home visits

Bonus
An individual who can excel in all these areas and has musical abilities would be a great advantage to the ministry.