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Job Description, Music Minister:
Zion Lutheran Church is currently seeking a Music
Minister to help develop and enhance the congregation's worship
ministry. The position is part-time and the salary is commensurate
with experience, skills, and required hours.
Demonstrable experiences include: helping
to lead worship by directing choirs (chancel, youth and bells) and
praise band, and drama is required. Education and experience in
music and/or worship lead roles are preferred. Would ideally have
the ability to perform solo vocals and proficiency with praise band
instruments (guitar, piano or key board, etc.) is required. Would
ideally be knowledgeable and experienced in Lutheran liturgy and
traditions and possess both the ability and desire to incorporate
the new Lutheran Hymnal in worship experiences, and, also knowledgeable
in a variety of worship styles (traditional, blended, contemporary).
Experience in developing and integrating ensemble into worship music
is desired. A working knowledge of sound systems, media equipment
and computers is also required.
Responsibilities include: assisting as a
worship leader; develop and rehearse an adult choir and youth choirs;
identify, train, and encourage musicians, vocalists and worship
leaders; schedule musicians, vocalists, computer and sound technicians;
oversee, implement, rehearse, and encourage persons needed to present
drama in worship; working with the pastor and church office in implementing
technical support for sound and media equipment, communications
(websites, press releases and print media, radio/TV commercials,
brochures, videos).
Additional competencies required: a strong
personal faith in Jesus Christ; ability to work in a team setting;
positive relational skills with adult and youth volunteers; an acute
understanding of how excellence in music engages people in worship;
positive role model; creativity; ability to develop and recognize
personal boundaries; respect and uphold confidentiality.
Applicants are required to present resumes and
cover letter which include: educational background; references that
may be contacted; work history and experiences; professional goals;
skills/talents/abilities.
Contact Information:
Contact Church: Zion Lutheran Church
Contact Name: Pastor Clyde Kieschnick
Address: 2801 Antilley Road, Abilene, TX 79606
Contact Phone: 325-690-0121
Contact Email: Suzanne@zion-abilene.org
Contact Fax: 325-690-1069
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