Position Title: Music DirectorStatus: Part-Time (15-20 hours/week)

Summary:

Bethlehem Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Music Director to coordinate and lead our blended style of worship, combining traditional hymns and contemporary music. While we have a base of committed volunteers, the new director will be empowered to grow the ministry according to their strengths and the needs of the church. Whether your vision includes a praise team, a choir, or a mix of both, we're open as long as the heart of the ministry remains centered on Christ and community.

Key Responsibilities:

– Plan and lead weekly Sunday worship services in collaboration with the Pastor or other church staff.– Select songs that reflect sound theology.– Organize and lead rehearsals for instrumentalists, vocalists, and/or choir.– Encourage and develop current volunteers while recruiting new team members.– Build a healthy culture of worship that emphasizes participation, not performance.– Coordinate music for special services such as Christmas, Easter, funerals, and revivals.– Maintain song and chord chart library and digital tools (e.g., Planning Center or similar).– Oversee or assist with church-wide communication related to worship (slides, livestream, website updates, social media promotion of services or events, etc.).

Qualifications:

– A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to glorify God through music.– Experience in congregational worship leadership.– Ability to lead from an instrument (piano or guitar preferred).– A humble, team-minded spirit and strong interpersonal skills.– Must be reliable, prepared, and collaborative.

Contact:

– Send cover letter and resume to Sarah Prencipe at [email protected]