Director of Worship Arts
First United Methodist Church (First Church)
Carrollton, TX
Category: Music Minister, Worship Pastor & Worship Leader
Posted on: February 24, 2009

Job Description:
First Church has a long tradition of evangelical theological commitment. For decades, First Church has given expression to creative ministries that present the eternal gospel in new ways. First Church does primarily contemporary worship, with quality music and video elements. The services are designed to enable worshipers to experience an intimate relationship with God.

The Director of Worship Arts will demonstrate a strong commitment to Jesus Christ while participating in the development and implementation of fine arts ministries at First Church. The Worship Arts Director works in tandem with the Senior Pastor, the Worship Leader/Director of Media Productions, Children's Choir Director and other staff to create an enhanced worship experience.
The First Church staff operate as a team in creative & thematic planning & leading worship; thus, the Worship Arts Director must exhibit strong teamwork skills. Egos are parked off-site.

Skills

# Administrative ability; attention to detail
# Ability to write musical parts
# Keyboard competency
# Conducting skills, especially choral
# Recruit, train, deploy musicians
# Maintain lay volunteer morale
# Plan and lead worship
# Pray aloud in public settings
# Basic knowledge of sound and lyric presentation equipment
# Love for a variety of music, especially contemporary Christian

Responsibilities

# Direct or serve in a consultative/oversight role for Worship Team(s), Adult, Youth, Children's & Bell Choirs & Instrumentalists
# Coordinate special services (e.g. wedding, funeral, VBS)
# Develop and oversee Worship Arts budget
# Select, purchase and supervise maintenance of resources (supplies & equipment, church music, Choir Room, choir robes, bells, and piano)
# Write instrumental & choral parts for musicians



Position Information:
Job Title: Director of Worship Arts
Time Type: Full Time
Job Category: Music Minister, Worship Pastor & Worship Leader
Salary:
Organization Type: Church
Denomination: United Methodist
Worship Style: Contemporary
Church Size: 500 - 750

Contact Information:
Organization Name: First United Methodist Church (First Church)
Contact Name: Richard Dunagin
Address1: 2201 E. Hebron Pkwy.
Address2:
City: Carrollton
State or Province: TX
ZIP Code: 75010
Country: USA
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Organization Website: http://firstchurch.net
Contact Phone: (469) 568-1240
Contact FAX: (972) 492-6236