Contemporary Worship Leader
Zion United Methodist Church
Myerstown, PA
Category: Music Minister, Worship Pastor & Worship Leader
Posted on: March 23, 2009

Job Description:
Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown, PA, is seeking a part-time contemporary worship leader to assist the pastor at our 9:10 a.m. Sunday service. The candidate must be proficient both vocally and instrumentally on keyboard. The candidate will be responsible for recruiting and leading a worship band, selecting appropriate music, directing band rehearsal, and meeting weekly with the pastor to plan worship.
We desire the candidate to have a commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, must regard the bible as the Word of God, and be able to work within the beliefs, traditions, and structure of the United Methodist Church. Candidates will preferably have experience in leading contemporary worship. This is a part-time position without benefits.

Estimated weekly time commitment: 10 hours
Salary: $7500 annually Start date: June 1, 2009

Interested candidates should send inquiries or a letter of application, resume, three references, and if possible a cd or dvd of a recent worship service in which you were involved by May 1st to Mr. Robert Stewart, email: bstewart@voicenet.com. Or Zion UMC, 22 East Main Avenue Myerstown, Pa 17067. Review of applicants will begin May 4th and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities:
To assist the pastor in planning and leading a contemporary service on Sunday mornings and other occasional non-Sunday morning times (i.e. Christmas Eve)
To meet weekly with the pastor to plan and design worship
To recruit and lead a worship band
To research and select appropriate music
To direct a weekly worship band rehearsal
To work collaboratively with the audio/visual team to address the needs for worship
To stay current with contemporary praise and worship music and maintain a library of the same
To provide encouragement so that the worship band can continue to grow in their gifts and abilities

Requirements:
Commitment to Christ and serving his church
Proven skills in planning and leading worship
Ability to read music
Excellent vocal and keyboard ability
Proficient knowledge of current praise and worship music
Organized, efficient, and have the ability to lead and work as a team player



Position Information:
Job Title: Contemporary Worship Leader
Time Type: Part Time
Job Category: Music Minister, Worship Pastor & Worship Leader
Salary: Less than 20,000
Organization Type: Church
Denomination: United Methodist
Worship Style: Contemporary
Church Size: 250 - 500

Contact Information:
Organization Name: Zion United Methodist Church
Contact Name: Randy Leitzel
Address1: 22 East Main Avenue
Address2:
City: Myerstown
State or Province: PA
ZIP Code: 17067
Country: USA
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Organization Website: http://myerstownzionumc.org
Contact Phone: 717-866-6839
Contact FAX: 717-866-6058