General Information
Job Title:
Director of Music
Job Description:
Purpose
To coordinate and lead the elements of worship that involve music in a theologically reformed and traditional manner consistent with Scripture and the priorities, principles, and distinctives of Christ Church, Presbyterian.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the pastoral staff to select congregational hymns for Sunday morning/evening worship and proof read the text for musical components of Sunday bulletins.
- Select and lead Introit and Anthem for each Sunday morning worship.
- Lead weekly choir rehearsals on Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 pm in preparation for Sunday worship.
- Contract and coordinate special instrument ensembles (ie. brass, strings, bells and flute)
- Recruit choir members
- Plan, request, and manage the music ministry budget as approved by the Diaconate and Session.
- Plan, rehearse, and direct special service musical program (ie. Resurrection Festival/Easter and Christmas Evensong)
- Review for approval the musical program for weddings, funerals, and other musical events.
- Maintain license records for music used by the church.
- Available to attend staff meetings (once per week)
- Concur with the Westminster Confession of Faith and the elements within the Book of Church Order (BCO) 12-5e
- Be a member of Christ Church, Presbyterian that attends Sunday Morning and Evening Worship Services while participating in the life and ministry of the church.
- Member of the worship committee. Partner with the Elder responsible for Worship for advice, counsel, and guidance. Reports to the Session with Senior Pastor oversight.
- **If there is interest in leading the Augusta Youth Chorale, additional remuneration is available.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary will be commensurate with experience.
- Paid Time Off is provided for two Sunday worship services per Year (including related rehearsal). For unplanned absences, key stakeholders (ie. Elder responsible for Worship, Organist, etc) should be notified.
- For this position, retirement and healthcare benefits are not offered.
Resources
- Why Do We Do That? A Guide to Worship at Christ Church, Presbyterian
- Access to the Music Library with 600+ musical selections
If interested, please email your resume and contact information to dsherman@christchurchpres.org
Church Website: http://www.christchurchpres.org/
Church Address: 4201 Southern Pines Drive, Evans, GA 30809
Position Qualifications:
Qualifications
- An ardent follower of Jesus Christ whose life and verbal testimony clearly demonstrate a vibrant, genuine relationship with Christ and is displayed through a ministry that glorifies God, edifies the Body of Christ, and lifts high the message of salvation through faith alone in Christ alone.
- A love for worship personified with a particular joy and enthusiasm
- A genuine zeal to understand the people to whom and for whom he/she is helping to lead in worship
- Five years of experience in choral music is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attested and reliable references.
Application Deadline
Job Type:
Part Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Christ Church, Presbyterian
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Evans, GA
Description of Organization
Christ Church, Presbyterian, a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), was formed in August 2004 with 167 charter members and currently has 300+ members.
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