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 [email protected]

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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