Job Overview

Powells Chapel Baptist Church, located 35 miles southeast of Nashville in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Part-Time Music Minister to lead the music for our worship services. Powells Chapel Baptist Church is a vibrant congregation with a mission to know Him and make Him known. We gather weekly to engage in worship through song, Scripture reading, preaching, and the Lord’s Table. Music and responsive readings are central to our Sunday worship experience.

We value the principles of worship, community, and mission, as taught by our Lord and His apostles. Our congregation bridges generational and cultural divides, and we are committed to fostering a spiritually enriching worship environment.

The role of Music Minister is part-time, requiring approximately 10 hours a week. If you have a passion for leading worship and inspiring others through music, we encourage you to join our community.

Job Description

Job Title: Part-Time Music Minister

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Mission Statement: To Know Him and Make Him Known.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Worship Planning and Leadership:

• Lead the congregation in worship, utilizing a broad spectrum of music styles, and introducing new songs with coaching as needed.
• Infuse vitality into the worship experience, actively engaging the congregation through music.
• Bridge generational and cultural divides by curating a balanced selection of musical styles for each service.
• Provide music that complements and enhances the spiritual experience of the Lord’s Supper, deepening the congregation’s engagement with this sacrament.
• Employ technology creatively in the planning and execution of music to elevate the worship experience.
• Collaborate with church committees and Senior Pastor to ensure the music ministry aligns with the church’s overall mission and strategic goals.

Music Program Development:

• Conduct weekly rehearsals with the sanctuary choir, preparing them for regular services and special events.
• Discover and nurture new talent within the congregation, encouraging participation in the music ministry.
• Foster discipleship within the music ministry, offering spiritual and musical guidance to participants.

Administrative Duties:

• Oversee the music ministry budget, ensuring timely submission of reports, estimates, and requests.
• Ensure bulletin material, including music selections and choir participations, is submitted by the Wednesday night deadline.
• Manage the acquisition of music, equipment, and supplies in line with the church’s financial policies.

Budget Management:

• Maintain and manage the music ministry budget, submitting timely reports and requests for funding.
• Ensure efficient use of resources, aligning expenses with ministry goals and church policies.

Special Programs and Outreach:

• Arrange and prepare music for special worship programs, such as Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise service, Vacation Bible School and others, including services featuring the Lord’s Supper.
• Extend the reach of the church’s music ministry into the broader community, representing the church in musical outreach endeavors.

Miscellaneous Duties:

• Any other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor, willing to adapt to the changing needs of the church and its leadership.

Compensation:

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation per year.