Job Overview

Canyon Del Oro Bible Church (Tucson, AZ) Music Pastor

The Big Picture

Canyon Del Oro Bible Church (cdobible.org) is searching for a full time Music Pastor.

Job Description

Principal Functions:

The Music Pastor is responsible for:

• The planning and staffing of all worship services at CDOBC
• Leading and shepherding those in the worship ministry
• For all technical aspects of the worship services, including streaming

Requirements

• Align the Music Ministry to the mission and values of CDOBC
• Experience in leading worship (ability to lead from an instrument is preferred, but not necessary)
• Strong musical understanding and a good singing voice
• Ability to lead, train and nurture others
• A commitment to team leadership and proven ability to build and lead teams
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Skilled in the use of technology in worship
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Strong collaborative and communication skills

Responsibilities (General):

• Attend and be involved in CDOBC worship services each Sunday.
• Promote a culture of worship at CDOBC by leading the worship ministry with genuine passion. Create opportunities to instruct and encourage the congregation to grow in their understanding of and ability to engage in worship.
• Select worship music from all eras that is biblically based and play/sing/lead the congregation and worship team(s) in a tasteful, appropriate and creative style.
• Coordinate and work with the Sr. Pastor in planning and carrying out special services throughout the year (e.g. Good Friday and Christmas Eve). Weddings and funerals are also the responsibility of the Music Pastor, although he may delegate much of the preparation for these services.
• Manage the worship resources on the CDOBC Campus working with the Facilities Manager and others as needed.
• Stay informed of worship methods and maintain growth in personal musical disciplines.
• Give oversight and direction to the adult choir and maintain growth in personal musical disciplines.
• Teach, model, and encourage an evangelism focus and passion (Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:11-12)

Leadership:

• Give oversight and direction to the adult choir, tech ministry, and other worship ministry leadership teams. Oversee issues related to the sanctuary (e.g. baptism, communion, decor, etc.).
• Recruit, train and enable team members and congregants to use their musical and other talents for the Lord
• Attend and be involved in weekly one-on-ones with the Sr. Pastor, weekly meetings with all pastors, monthly Elder Board meetings, and weekly staff meetings.
• Work and minister in harmony with the pastoral staff performing various pastoral duties as determined by Sr. Pastor.

Personal:

• Be faithful to cultivate your own faith and family relationships – in both attitude and example (1 Cor. 11:1; 1 Tim. 3; Titus 1).
• Must be a worshipper and demonstrate a lifestyle committed to Christ
• Be faithful in teaching and practicing the doctrinal positions of CDOBC and sign the Statement of Adherence.
• Maintain a commitment to confidentiality regarding all records, both church and staff, and the membership.

Accountability:

The Music Pastor is accountable to the Sr. Pastor, the Elder Board and the Lord Jesus.