Director of Music Jordan Lutheran Church Cary, NC Category: Music Minister, Worship Pastor & Worship Leader Posted on: November 24, 2008
Job Description:
Purpose: To serve the musical needs of a new Lutheran church plant by developing a well-rounded worship experience through the direction of music ministry as well as the creation of a music program offering classes to people in the community.
Preferred Experience:
Four year degree in music performance or music theory
Trained in Lutheran worship service design
Minimum two years experience playing in regularly scheduled worship services
High proficiency with the piano and guitar
Experience playing traditional hymns and contemporary songs
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinate w/ pastor on worship themes, special programs, and music selection.
Research and select appropriate music for worship services.
Recruit, rehearse and direct musical groups/choirs.
Teach music lessons in the community as part of this full time position
Manage music licensing contracts and agreements
Develop and coordinate special worship services for seasonal events.
Use available technology to prepare music to be used in services.
Jordan Lutheran is a mother/daughter church plant from Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cary NC. The new church will meet in the Beaver Creek Commons Movie Theater in Apex, NC when worship services begin in early 2009. This is a great opportunity to join a new church as we live out our calling to make disciples of all nations by baptizing and teaching all that Jesus commanded. Music is a vital part of congregation life and for that reason a candidate is being sought to help create and develop the worship life of this new church. If you are passionate about using music as a way to connect people to a relationship with Jesus Christ this is your opportunity to develop a music program based on music lessons taught in the community.
Teaching lessons is part of the job description. Please note the salary is covered from other sources as Jordan reaches out in to the community. Your compensation is not directly linked to the classes you teach. This position also includes a full benefits package.
Jordan Lutheran is a church plant of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. To learn more about the church body: www.lcms.org
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