Contemporary Worship Leader, Glen Arm, MD - Maryland

We are searching for a Contemporary Worship Leader, who will be excited to set a vision for the musical aspirations and sound arrangements of our church's collaborative contemporary worship setting. The individual for this role must possess a true belief in the Holy Trinity and Apostle's Creed, and be willing to gain an understanding of how St. John's mission and vision fit into God's plan as it relates to this role.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

-Lead the group of musicians known internally as the "Praise Team" to cultivate a worshipful
environment in the contemporary service, which we call the New Song Service
-Schedule and attend rehearsals with the Praise Team, which currently occur weekly on one
weekday evening and before each 10:45 AM contemporary worship service on Sundays
-Coordinate and collaborate all musical aspects with the Technology Team
-Lead or assist in the delivery of all contemporary music needs for special church events and
services as requested
-Encourage members to use their musical talents as they participate in worship
-Attend Worship Planning meetings
-Provide prayer support, feedback, and mentoring to Praise Team participants
-Initiate and grow the music program and additional initiatives (e.g., coffee house music gatherings,
handbell choirs, youth groups) as the needs align with the growth mission of our church

Desired Traits and Skills:

-Open-minded, team-focused leadership style that will foster growth within the church's musical
outreach
-Desire to receive and provide feedback in a collaborative environment
-Aptitude for teaching others how to perform music to the best of their abilities with an ear for
developing vocal melodies and harmonies
-Understanding of how easily the congregation can sing along to songs, based on general
congregational vocal ranges
-Ability to coordinate with multiple parties simultaneously
-Willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to guide you towards choosing songs that fit into the message
of each service, as it pertains to St. John's liturgical schedule
-Flexibility in working schedule
-Creativity in physically arranging the music equipment and Praise Team members to optimize
musical performance, acoustics, and congregation engagement

Position Type: Part-time

Compensation: To Be Determined

If you are interested in this role, please email: musicleader@stjohnslcms.org.