Antioch Baptist Church in Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. This is a salaried position (nominally 10-15 hours per week) with salary dependent on experience. We will consider hiring on an interim basis to engage an individual as quickly as possible.
Minimum qualifications:
- Committed disciple of Jesus Christ, seeking to know, love and serve people, and also committed to continual spiritual growth.
- Passion and vision for developing a music ministry program who views music as an integral part of worship.
- Proven experience in leading praise and worship, preferably in a church setting.
- Ability to lead, inspire and engage the congregation during the worship experience.
- Flexibility and the ability to work effectively with church staff and members, and flow with last-minute changes.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong vocal and musical skills, with the ability to lead worship using soundtracks, piano, organ, and other instruments.
- Satisfactory compliance with all Antioch Baptist Church conditions of employment as described in the Personnel Handbook including agreement with the Employee Lifestyle Agreement.
- Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Background Check before formal hiring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Select appropriate worship songs that align with the theme and message of the Sunday morning worship service.
- Direct a weekly rehearsal with the choir and musicians.
- Work with the Technology committee to ensure audio equipment is set-up and ready on Sunday morning.
- Identify new musical opportunities and provide occasions for congregational musicians and singers to share and exercise their talents and gifts.
- Recruit members for vocal groups, soloists and musicians for regular services or other musical programs
- Foster a spirit of worship and reverence among the worship team and congregation.
- As ex-officio member of the Music Committee you will attend meetings and work together to: plan and coordinate budget requests and expenses; advise and consult concerning special worship and music programs; order and maintain musical instruments and supplies.
- Stay connected with current trends in worship music and incorporate them into services as appropriate.
- Contribute to church-wide, ministry-wide, and campus events as needed.
Please submit cover letter and resume to abcmusicsearch@gmail.com
Our Church website is abccommunity.com, our Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/AntiochBaptistChurchChapelHillWhiteCrossCommunity, and our Youtube channel is @antiochbaptistchurchchapel8043