Director of Worship Ministries

About this Position:

Grace is seeking a Director of Worship Ministries to provide spiritual and musical leadership to the congregation on Sundays by developing and integrating the all-volunteer worship and tech teams. Grace is blessed with several talented and servant-hearted musicians, vocalists and technicians who work together to sustain the worship ministry from week to week. Our prayer is that the director of worship ministries would play a pivotal role in building up the body of Christ, enabling us to be more effective in our mission.

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Schedule: 15 hours per week

Purpose:

The Director of Worship Ministries leads and develops the worship and tech teams to lead the congregation in musical worship during the Sunday service, exalting God and building up the body of Christ.

Spiritual Requirements:

• A mature disciple of Jesus with a strong grasp of Scripture and biblical theology
• Maintains a devotional life of personal Bible study, prayer and praise
• A deep love for the body of Christ and desire to help believers grow
• A strong desire to see non-believers come to know Jesus
• Able to lead the congregation in prayer
• In full agreement with the 2019 EFCA Statement of Faith
• Willing to become a member of the church
• Humble, teachable, servant heart, team player

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the congregation in musical worship and prayer during the Sunday service
   • Select songs that are theologically sound, singable and beautiful
   • Meet with the senior pastor weekly to plan and coordinate services
2. Lead the worship and tech teams
   • Plan and lead a weekly practice
   • Coordinate all team scheduling
   • Integrate teams to orchestrate the Sunday service
3. Ensure the weekly recording and online posting of sermon video and audio
4. Ensure maintenance of all worship-related hardware, software and equipment

Key Competencies:

1. Leadership
• A strong leader able to recruit, train, develop and spiritually care for all
volunteers on the worship and tech teams
• Able to integrate teams with diverse gifts to orchestrate a Sunday service
• Able to administrate and coordinate the scheduling of all team members
2. Musical Ability
• Gifted vocalist and musician on acoustic guitar or piano/keyboard, or both
• Able to plan and lead a service with both hymns and contemporary songs
• Understands basic music theory; able to read sheet music and chord charts
• Able to engage with and encourage the congregation while leading
• Able to plan and execute smooth transitions that maintain a posture of worship
3. Technical Knowledge
• Proficient with Planning Center, ProPresenter, Praise Charts
• Knowledgeable of audio equipment, including sound boards and microphones
• Knowledgeable of video equipment, including recording and posting online
• Knowledgeable of lighting equipment and software

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience leading worship in a church of 100+
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Compensation:

• This is a paid position
• Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience

Potential Opportunities:

• We may be able to provide housing in the local area
• We may be able to provide financial assistance with continuing education, such as:
  • Academic degree programs or certificates
  • Attendance of worship/tech conferences
  • Attendance of audio/visual technical trainings
• This role could potentially grow into a pastor of worship ministries position

About Stamford:

Stamford is a vibrant, diverse and growing city in southwestern Connecticut. Just a 50- minute train ride from Grand Central Station, Stamford is an ideal location for New York City commuters. Stamford is also an economic hub in its own right, hosting several Fortune 500 companies and many corporations in its bustling downtown. Stamford boasts a rich cultural scene with diverse forms of arts and entertainment, cuisine from all over the world, beautiful public parks and prime recreational areas like the Long Island Sound and local State Parks. Even more recreation is within a few hours’ drive, including Boston, the Berkshires, the Catskills, Cape Cod and more. Stamford also has access to outstanding educational options, including local campuses of the University of Connecticut and the University of Bridgeport, as well as nearby Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University, Fordham University, Pace University, Iona University and more. Lastly, Stamford has large Roman Catholic, Jewish and non-religious communities, providing the church with tremendous opportunities for outreach and evangelism.

Next Steps:

• If you are interested, please pray about this opportunity
• After praying, please send your resume and cover letter to senior pastor, Tom Hansen: tom@gracestamford.org