Music minister Fair Haven Baptist Church of Westland

Fair Haven Baptist Church Westland MI

WORSHIP LEADER / MINISTER OF MUSIC/ FULL TIME

The Worship Leader / Minister of Music shall be a Christian dedicated to the service of the Lord and will provide leadership in the supervision of the music program of Fair Haven Baptist Church. He will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Pastor. The Minister of Music is to be faithful in attendance to worship services. The Minister of Music must support and administer the policies of Fair Haven Baptist Church. The main duties of the Minister of Music are to facilitate God-centered worship in our church; to direct and manage the administrative and managerial duties of the worship department; to provide oversight and guidance to the worship volunteers. The Minister of Music is responsible for the development of additional musical ministries and programs for the church that will utilize members in advancing the Gospel through music and song.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating of a comprehensive music program including choirs, vocal and/or instrumental ensembles. Cooperate with the church process to enlist and train leaders for the church music ministry. Arrange and provide music for weddings, funerals, special projects, ministries and other church-related activities upon request. Organize, promote and oversee all music/media ministry aspects. Supervise the maintenance of the music library, materials, supplies, instruments and other equipment; including all church approved software systems/programs/platforms. Be informed on music methods, materials, promotion and administration. Prepare an estimated annual music budget and administer the approved budget. Assist the Senior Pastor in planning all services of worship. Oversee the worship department budget, organization and volunteers. Plan major seasonal and/or outreach musicians/dramas each year. Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

WORSHIP SERVICES

The Minister of Music will be responsible for the planning and leading of the congregational singing during each worship service. He will also be responsible for securing and scheduling soloists, quartets, ensembles and instrumental groups that will minister during the worship services. Plan the corporate worship services of Fair Haven in consultation with the Senior Pastor and do so with prayer, conceptual forethought, theological accuracy and musical appropriateness. Oversee song and choral selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements and coordination of all instrumentalists, and vocalists. Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary to facilitate worship in services.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS

The Minister of Music shall lead and supervise the instrumental accompanists. He is to provide musical scores, octavos and arrangements in advance so the accompanists will be prepared for rehearsals and worship.

MUSICAL LISENSURE REQUIREMENTS

The Minister of Music shall be responsible for the administrative requirements, reports, licensure(s), and software facets of using, playing and performing such pieces of music in accordance with current industry standards of practice. Full time salary with health insurance and benefits, amount TBD. #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary