Director of Music Ministries

Christ United Methodist Church

Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446

Part Time , On-Site

Christ United Methodist Church is located in Lansdale, a suburb of Philadelphia with a multigenerational congregation of 400 plus members. Average attendance is 175 weekly with online offerings. We have active children’s and youth programs that provide ample opportunities for community participation. We actively support local organizations and the work of our denomination at the global, conference, and local levels. The church is financially sound.  We emphasize education, small groups, and mission outreach. We have a self-sufficient, active preschool and we continue to grow our impact in the community. The Music Ministry is a significant element of worship and enjoys large participation with many choral, bell, and children’s and youth music choirs.

Mission: Transforming lives in the love of Jesus Christ

Music Ministry Vision: Utilize music to bring all ages into encounters with Jesus Christ, grow them as Christ’s disciples, and equip them to serve others in Christ’s name.

Reports to: Senior Pastor and Staff-Parish Relations Committee 

Requirements:

• 22 years of age or older and professing a faith in Jesus Christ
• Appropriate educational background and/or life experience with focus on choral music and understanding of diverse, sacred, Christian music styles
• Leadership skills that enable a large group of diverse, volunteer participants with varying musical abilities 
• Administrative skills that require managing a complex music library and ability to supervise worship needs and programs
• Successful completion of safe sanctuary training and child abuse clearances (state criminal background, child line, and FBI).

Hours: 20 hours/week   Salary: $24,000 to $28,000 based on experience   

Responsibilities:

1. Administer and coordinate the entire music program to maintain and encourage the integrity of our United Methodist traditions in music and singing and while supporting the work and ministry of Christ United Methodist Church
2. Participate in worship planning with the pastors, organist, and others, as needed
3. Plan choir/special music for two Sunday morning services each week and other special services and events, September through June
4. Schedule special guest musicians for all summer worship services, July through Labor Day for both services
5. Assist SPRC in the hiring of other paid music staff, including the organist, instrumental players, part-time choir directors, and other musicians as needed
6. Oversee and evaluate the performance and goals of the paid music staff
7. Provide training, assistance, and support for music leaders
8. Assist recruiting efforts for all choirs including encouraging children and youth to participate
9. Work toward leading each group involved in the music program to become a caring, nurturing community, within the larger congregation
10. Find suitable substitutes when music staff members are absent and fill in for any musical position as needed or required
11. Attend staff and Church Council meetings, and communicate appropriate information in a timely fashion to the music staff
12. Prepare budget for music purchases, supplemental musicians, instrumental maintenance, and miscellaneous expenses each August, in consultation with the Music Committee
13. Oversee robe, instrumental, and equipment maintenance 
14. Serve as resource person for groups needing musical assistance
15. Maintain an ongoing program of professional development, to include attendance at church music workshops, college classes, or private musical study
16. Maintain an ongoing program of personal spiritual development
17. Encourage and enable ensembles to perform in the community
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Organization: Christ United Methodist Church

Contact: Donna J. Stewart

Phone: Show phone number

Closing Date: 05/08/2026