Director of Worship Ministry

Grace Redeemer Church

21 Harristown Rd, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452
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WORK LOCATION

On-Site

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

Determined Upon Hire

LANGUAGE

English

MINISTRY AREA

Worship

DENOMINATION

Presbyterian (Other)

The position of director (or pastor) of worship ministry (hereafter referred to as the “director”) is a part-time or full-time salaried position at Grace Redeemer Church. Title of Director or Pastor will be in accordance with whether the candidate is ordainable in the PCA denomination as a pastor. The director’s primary responsibility involves leadership/oversight of the worship services (particularly musical elements); management of staff (e.g. Assistant Director, A/V Technical Director, and Worship Operations Assistant); allocation of budgeted resources; and equipping and developing music team members in leading congregational worship. Other responsibilities include supporting worship at other church functions/ministries such as youth group meetings, mission conferences, etc. The director will report to the Senior Pastor. Hours and full-time/part-time status will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, skillset and scope of responsibilities/workload.

Qualifications: • Candidate must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ, in agreement with the heart of biblical Christianity (as defined by the PCA’s Statement of Faith). • Candidate should have a well-conceived theology of worship which entails appropriate knowledge of Scriptural application in the worship context. • Candidate must have a strong music background, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a church or ministry setting, in order to select, revise, and arrange musical pieces with emphasis on styles with contemporary worship instrumentation. Candidate should demonstrate sufficient vocal and/or instrumental musical gifts to lead a team of professional and volunteer members. – Candidate should have a strong appreciation for worship music, both modern and traditional, such that (s)he can contextualize them in GRC’s gospel-centered culture – Experience with Planning Center Online and Finale software is preferred. • Candidate should have a strong desire to develop and shepherd team members towards spiritual maturity and musical excellence. Evidence of this shepherd’s heart can be demonstrated through personal references, ministry/ work experiences, and/or other life experiences that could apply (e.g. discipleship).