Worship Pastor
Bethlehem United Methodist Church
Thornton, PA
Category: Music Minister, Worship Pastor & Worship Leader
Posted on: February 06, 2009

Job Description:
Please visit http://www.bethmeth.com for a full description of the position.

The Worship Pastor will demonstrate a strong commitment to Jesus Christ while developing and implementing the music, drama, and dance ministries at BUMC. It shall be the duty of the Worship Pastor to work with the Senior Pastor and staff to create an environment that will enhance each worship experience. The Worship Pastor will provide leadership for all services and stand-alone events, as well as support various ministries by providing appropriate music and other forms of praise. Worship Pastor is a full time salaried position with benefits.

1. Overall accountability, development and oversight of the total worship ministries of BUMC, regularly directing each of the following:

# Worship Team for Contemporary Services
# Traditional Worship Services
# Adult Chancel Choir
# Junior Choir (Grades K-5)
# Youth Ensemble (Grades 6-12)
# Bell Choir (High School to Adult)
# Musical productions (Youth and Adult)
# Organ and piano music, where appropriate, for all regular and special worship services.
# Substitutes to provide music leadership when needed.
# Special vocal and instrumental music for special/seasonal events scheduled by the church.

2. Administrate Music/Drama/Dance Ministries--which includes all scheduling of organists, pianists, or worship team(s) as well as coordinating appropriate music for special services (i.e., weddings, funerals, memorial services).

3. Develop and oversee the annual budget for the Music/Drama/Dance Ministries.

4. Select, purchase and supervise maintenance of resources, including music/drama/dance supplies and equipment, church music, Choir Room, choir robes, bells, chimes, organ, and piano. Arrange for tune-ups, repairs or replacement as needed.

5. Select, purchase, and maintain music/drama/dance resources for the church library.

6. Submit musical selections, bulletin notes and other necessary information to office staff for publication in the church bulletins in a timely manner.

7. Prepare and present Cantatas or other large choral works twice a year (usually Christmas and Spring).

8. Submit lyrics for power point projection.

9. Assume responsibility for music/drama/dance correspondence and contribute to BUMC newsletter and website.

10. Periodically report to the CCLI regarding copying, projecting, arranging and recording music under copyright.


11. Participate in scheduled meetings such as:

# Staff Meetings – weekly
# Ministry Steering Committee Meetings – monthly
# Worship Planning Meetings – quarterly





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

Contact Information:
Organization Name: Bethlehem United Methodist Church
Contact Name: Mary Lou McKee
Address1: P.O. Box 57
Address2: 4 Westtown Thornton Rd
City: Thornton
State or Province: PA
ZIP Code: 19373
Country: USA
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Organization Website: http://www.bethmeth.com
Contact Phone: 610-459-3482
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