Job Overview

Requirements

• A passion for Christ and the ministry calling of God.
• Affirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Agreement with the vision of Ridgecrest: Worship the One true God, Grow in our understanding of His Word, and Share the love of Christ with the people that God places in our paths.
• A BS or BA degree or equivalent experience.
• A Master’s degree from a theological seminary is a bonus.
• Prior ministry experience preferred.
• Strong musical background, dependable, spiritually motivated, creative.
• Ability to read vocal and instrumental music.
• Ability to use ProPresenter and Planning Center
• Participation and familiarity with educational and discipleship ministries.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, planning, and administration.
• Excellent organizational and people skills.
• Adept in promoting, enlisting, mentoring, and team building skills.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Job Description

Music Minister Duties

• Meet with Senior Pastor weekly to coordinate worship direction.
• Plan and lead music for worship services.
• Select specific band and praise team members for the current week.
• Prepare music for band, praise team, and choir on Planning Center.
• Copy rehearsal music for choir.
• Record any necessary listening tracks for choir and band.
• Rehearse music with choir, praise team, and band.
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and supervise a team of volunteers to participate in the media ministry (sound, lighting, livestreaming, slide presentation) and the music ministry (choir, praise team, band).
• Supervise production of weekly worship presentation software through ProPresenter.
• Prepare an annual music budget.
• Purchase music and supplies as needed.
• Maintain instruments and equipment.
• Plan special services for the choir and band such as Christmas and Easter.
• Be available to assist with other music needs such as funerals, special services, and outreach events.

Connections Minister Duties

• Develop, implement, and oversee Life Groups and Small Groups in the church.
• Assist Life Group and Small Group teachers with the curriculum they need to minister to their groups.
• Encourage groups to adopt the biblical mandate: disciples are called to make disciples (discipleship/evangelism).
• Implement a leadership development strategy to identify, recruit, train, develop, and coach small group leaders.
• Develop a strategy to transition newcomers from visiting to participating to serving.
• Assist and train our First Impressions ministry (greeters, parking, safety, ushers) as they seek to welcome, direct, and guide newcomers to our church.
• Maintain up-to-date information for our Get Connected Center wall.
• Keep signage current and focused on new guests.
• Assess, create, and implement follow-up methods to ensure that guests are plugged into Ridgecrest.