Job Description
Other Ministries - Part-time
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Brookside Christian Reformed Church is seeking a Worship Coordinator who will plan and produce worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and those scheduled to lead music for a particular worship service.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
● Plan and prepare the worship services along with the Lead Pastor and lead musicians.
o Meet weekly with the Lead Pastor and scheduled lead musician(s) to facilitate worship planning.
o Work with the Lead Pastor and lead musician(s) to develop each worship service per the scriptural theme the pastor establishes.
o Work with the lead musician(s) and pastor to ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of music of each worship service according to the music style and songs the lead musician(s) selects.
o Assist the pastor and musicians with weekday rehearsals and Sunday worship service preparation and production to ensure a good worship experience for our volunteers, members, and guests.
● Plan and prepare for the audio-visual needs of the worship services
o Oversee the schedule of audio/visual volunteers for all services using Planning Center
o Oversee the creation and management of Google Slides (PowerPoint) presentations used in worship services
o Develop an overall understanding of the sound, video, and streaming aspects of our Sunday morning experience, codifying and communicating best practices and principles for our tech-audio-visual volunteers.
o Be available as needed to provide audio-visual and musical support during worship rehearsals.
● Provide logistical support for worship planning and production
o Maintain the worship Planning Center schedule and order of services in cooperation with the lead pastor and musicians
o Work alongside the lead musician(s) in recruiting and scheduling instrumentalists, vocalists, and accompanists.
o Ensure that the church’s instruments are in good repair and tuned on a regular schedule
o Promote and coordinate members’ direct involvement in providing for appropriate worship center decor in keeping with the liturgical season.
o Report copyright usage as appropriate and assist with using SongSelect and other resources to secure music.
o Coordinate with our IT and administrative staff to ensure good worship communication in our varied media.
● Other duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
● An understanding and/or a commitment to learning and growing in Reformed worship’s traditional and contemporary practices.
● A proven ability to work well with a team concept of authority and responsibility
● Office or technical skills
○ Google applications (docs, slides, meets etc)
○ Planning Center skills or willingness to learn
○ Ability to manage administrative and organizational tasks
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
● Musical training and experience on an instrument or voice
o Experience and/or education on leading worship with an instrument or voice
o Ability to work with various musical styles (traditional and contemporary) and an appreciation and understanding of varied musical approaches to worship.
o Knowledge and appreciation for traditional Reformed worship principles, but also emerging, contemporary Reformed worship principles
● Experience and/or education in worship planning and leading
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
● Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
● Occasional light lifting or carrying of items up to 25 lbs.
● Frequent standing and/or walking, bending, reaching, pushing and/or pulling
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
● Infectious love for the Lord.
● Demonstrated ability to organize, lead, and encourage others.
● Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing within and beyond the church.
● A current member of a Christian Church and willing to become a member of Brookside
If interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Rich Rottman at rich.rottman@icloud.com.