Half-time Contemporary Worship Leader at Ephrata Church of the Brethren

Ad Lib Music • Ephrata, PA

63d • $20,000

About The Position

As the Contemporary Worship Leader, you will shape and guide the vision, coordination, and experience of contemporary worship at ECOB.

Requirements

• Clear testimony of a life that has trusted in and is walking with Jesus Christ
• Experience planning, preparing, and leading worship services
• A heart to lead people in worship and not just lead a worship service
• Agrees with ECOB’s core beliefs and values
• Skilled in vocal and instrumental direction
• Can proficiently play an instrument in the worship band (ex: guitar, keyboard)
• High-quality singing voice and engaging stage presence
• Has experience using technology in worship, such as lighting, worship software, sound systems, video projection, etc.
• Team player with good relational skills and a positive attitude
• Strong administrative gifts
• Self-starter who strives for excellence
• Attends weekly staff meetings, as available.
• Attends staff retreats.
• Attends various ministry meetings, upon need or request.

Responsibilities

• Lead the congregation in worship and direct the flow and elements of the contemporary worship service. Create an atmosphere where freedom in the Spirit is felt and seen.
• Develop a weekly order of service in coordination with the preaching pastor and communicate it in advance to the band and tech team members. Currently, we use The Hub (Elvanto) for this task.
• Direct a weekly rehearsal with the worship band to prepare for excellent worship on Sunday and develop new music to introduce to the congregation in future services. The worship leader ultimately chooses the music, but it is crucial that he/she seek input from the band members on song choices.
• Ensure that the stage set-ups, lighting, sound system, video systems, and worship presentation software are working correctly and ready for the service.
• For each week's service, build the worship presentation on Easy Worship or other presentation software. This includes announcement graphics, countdown videos, and song slides.
• Participate, along with the Director of Spiritual Formation, in the design/decoration of the stage to keep it fresh, orderly, and connected to the church's current season or emphasis.
• Recruit and/or develop new musicians, singers, and tech team members sufficient to carry out the service's weekly needs and prepare for future needs.
• Oversees the Youth Band and develops vocalists and instrumentalists to create a pathway to serving in the church.
• In consultation with the Director of Spiritual Formation, develop a yearly budget for the contemporary worship and follow the financial guidelines for purchases.
• Engage in the body of the church as an active participant, seeking to make connections with members beyond worship and supporting the church's vision, mission, and pastors.

Benefits

• Starting salary is $20,000, depending on leadership experience and education.
• You'll also receive a monthly reimbursement for a cell phone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed