Director of Worship, Music & Arts

First Methodist Carrollton
Carrollton, Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2024
Categories: Church/Ministry
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a full-time Director of Worship, Music, and Arts who will further First Methodist Carrollton’s vision of filling every neighborhood with the Good News of God’s love through planning and facilitating dynamic, engaging, and energetic worship experiences.

Worship is more than just great music and stage presence; worship is an experience. Worship is an expression of recognition for who God is and thankfulness for His goodness. We are looking for someone who can bring great energy to our worship experience and lead the congregation in excellent modern worship.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

  • Is passionate about Jesus and seeks the guidance of the Holy Spirit when leading worship.
  • Has the ability to effectively create and engage the congregation in an atmosphere of worship while both singing and playing an instrument.
  • Is fluent leading worship in a contemporary worship style.
  • Has proven ability to recruit, train, empower and lead a team of both volunteer and hired musicians.
  • Has effective organization and time management skills.
  • Exhibits a spirit of cooperation among the worship team, including but not limited to vocalists and instrumentalists.
  • Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Is growth minded and innovative.
  • Is willing to invest in this congregation and its members.
  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably music, with previous experience as a worship leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, coordinate, and lead all music for weekly and special worship service experiences.
  • Work in collaboration with pastoral and worship staff to plan and outline the vision for weekly and special event worship service experiences in alignment with the strategic mission of our church.
  • Develop and implement processes and policies that encourage excellence in Worship.
  • Ability to build, inspire and lead a team of volunteer and hired instrumentalists and vocalists.
  • Ability to work cohesively with the Production and Communications Directors
  • Oversee and manage the Music & Arts budge

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week requiring flexibility in schedule to meet requirements. Evening and weekend hours required.

About First Methodist Carrollton

Welcome to First Methodist Carrollton! Our congregation is deeply rooted - we've been worshipping in Carrollton, Texas for over 110 years. But over the years, we have made intentional decisions to follow God as He does new things all around us, all the time. We are a multigenerational church, and there's a place for everyone here. Some of us have been here for decades, but many of us have found a home here in the last couple of years. We celebrate our children and youth, and they fully participate in the life of the church. In our worship services, we love to sing together, pray for each other, and be encouraged by the word of God. While different demographics might prefer different styles, we value worshiping together more than dividing over personal preferences. We have made a deliberate decision to worship in a contemporary way, while still cherishing and integrating the historic songs, confessions, and prayers of our faith. As United Methodists, we follow the calendar and liturgies of the Christian year. We celebrate Advent leading up to Christmas, and we journey through Lent and Holy Week before celebrating Easter. We focus on the major events that were important in Jesus' life, so that we can learn to be like Him and love God and people just as He did. As United Methodists, we talk a lot about grace. God's grace is extended to everyone, and He is constantly working to draw all people to Himself. We celebrate the ways God gives His grace to us and the ways we can extend His grace to others. We experience God's grace together as we celebrate Holy Communion, baptism, prayer, worship, and the study of the Scriptures. We celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month, and it is always open to all who are seeking to know God.  We're passionate about missions and living out the gospel of Jesus Christ. We're committed to taking the good news of Jesus to places in the world where it's not, but we're also invested in our community. We are intentional about discipleship and helping each other grow in Christ. 

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