St. Matthew’s We are looking for a Music Director/Praise Team Leader
Music Director/Praise Team Leader
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Chester Springs, PA
St. Matthew’s is seeking a Music Director to lead the worship music ministry for our church, in consultation with the pastor and other team members, in a way that is consistent with our mission and values.
Who we are:
- St. Matthew’s Lutheran church, part of the ELCA, is located in scenic Chester County, PA. We worship and joyfully serve in our beautiful stone church and surrounding communities
- We incorporate contemporary praise music while respecting traditional music and liturgy
- Our current music ministries include contemporary praise band and musical choirs
- We are open and excited about new ideas (for example, youth band)
Responsibilities:
- Select, plan and lead music for Sunday, midweek evening rehearsals, and special services
- Communicate faithfully with the Pastor, staff, musicians, and singers
- Participate in the creative planning of the Sunday and special services with the Pastor in a weekly meeting, including preparation of worship materials
- Cultivate music talent in the congregation
- Recruit, equip, motivate, supervise, shepherd and coach music team leaders and musicians
- Develop intergenerational music teams and ensembles for multiple Sunday services
- Participate in the life and ministry of the church
- This is a part time position with an approximately 15 hour per week commitment
Required Musical Skills:
- Proficient piano and guitar player a must, vocalist and organist a plus
- Ability in wide range of styles including contemporary music and classics (hymns)
- Ability to lead worship and to train others as individual and team worship leaders
- Experience with technical aspects of contemporary services: for example, sound board a plus
To apply, send your resume, cover letter, compensation expectations and any other pertinent material to stmattsmusicdirector@gmail.com