Worship Director, West Nashville

(West Nashville) | Part Time, 20 hours

Job Description

Job Title:

Worship Director, West Nashville

Department:

Midtown West

Reports to:

Evan McCarthy

Job Summary:

Midtown West Worship Director works in partnership with the congregation’s leadership to lead, create, and implement a worship ministry that is Gospel-centered, ministers to the congregation of Midtown West, and leads them into worship. Principally the Worship Director is responsible for the Sunday service planning, Sunday worship leadership and directing, building a team of volunteers through developing gifted musicians in the community of Midtown West and shepherding that team through relational ministry.

Functions & Responsibilities

Craft and lead weekly congregational worship services & develop and oversee a team of worship volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gain working knowledge of Planning Center, Music Stand, & ProPresenter
  • Gain working knowledge of existing musical & tech equipment
  • Build, develop, and care for team of worship volunteers
  • Schedule Sunday morning worship volunteers
  • Work with pastor to create and implement unique and community specific worship vision
  • Work with pastor to plan weekly worship services
  • Create and edit chord charts
  • Put together service details in Planning Center
  • Set up band area & distribute any printed material
  • Set up services in ProPresenter and Music Stand
  • Communicate weekly information to worship volunteers
  • Lead band rehearsals
  • Recruit, train, and incorporate new worship volunteers on a regular basis
  • Develop additional worship leaders
  • Create and manage congregational worship budget
  • Plan and lead additional events and services outside of Sunday mornings
  • Schedule and oversee paid audio engineers

Additional functioning roles:

  • Co-labors with congregational leadership to create a worship ministry that aligns with the vision & values of the congregation.
  • Collaborates with other Midtown Worship Directors to learn best practices & problem-solve issues.
  • Attends weekly Midtown West weekly staff meetings.
  • Meets regularly with the Midtown West Pastor for planning and development.
  • Reports to the Executive Pastor as it relates to objectives, logistical and administrative aspects of the role.
  • Participates in the life and community of Midtown West as a member of the church.

Education, Skills, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have: 

  • High level of musical and vocal ability
  • Proficiency in Office Suite and general computer software
  • Administration and teaching skills
  • Proven ability to regularly deliver against deadlines and work with a staff team to
  • handle exceptions as they arise
  • Ability to lead, direct, and preside over a worship team and service
  • Humility and teachability
  • An active and committed Christian faith with beliefs and lifestyle consistent with the doctrine of the PCA

Personal Characteristics:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Can work independently and can work through teams and direct reports
  • Is a humble leader
  • Is open to feedback
  • Is not afraid of healthy conflict
  • If married, has a healthy marriage that cares for their spouse and or children well
  • Approaches daily work as a calling, not a job

Key competencies for Worship Ministry

Worship Leader Skill Set

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