Job Description: Minister of Music
The Minister of Music is an associate pastor position. This person will oversee all aspects of the church's music ministry, including worship, choirs, ensembles, instrumental programs, and dramatic presentations. The Minister of Music will also lead the adult choir and any additional ensembles as needed, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to plan worship services, ensuring the selection of appropriate music for each service and facilitating smooth transitions during worship. Responsibilities may include supervising both paid and volunteer staff, recruiting and training music directors, accompanists, and teachers, and coordinating a graded choir program for children through high school. This role also involves providing music for special events such as weddings, funerals, church conferences, and other ministry events.
In addition to the music program, the Minister of Music will manage the church's music library, instruments, sound and lighting equipment, and maintain the music budget. He will also work closely with church leadership to coordinate the music ministry’s events with the church's calendar and overall mission, including supporting associational and state-level initiatives. The role requires active participation in pastoral care, including visitation and counseling for members and visitors. The Minister of Music will work closely the Senior Pastor.
Church Overview
? Location: San Antonio, multi-generational congregation (250-300 attendees).
? Mission: Village Parkway is a community becoming more like Jesus by sharing Christ and knowing Him more.
? Community Engagement: Hosting seasonal events (markets, car shows, outreaches), adopting local schools, and serving the surrounding community.
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Worship Style
? Blended: Contemporary praise songs and traditional hymns.
? Goal: Vibrant, reverent worship that encourages participation and fosters spiritual growth.
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Facilities
? Meeting Spaces: Ample space for worship, Bible studies, and small groups.
? Multimedia: Full setup with live streaming, social media coordination, and digital resources.
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Minister of Music - Key Responsibilities
? Worship Leadership: Lead vibrant worship with a blend of contemporary and traditional music, ensuring theological integrity.
? Service Planning: Work with the Senior Pastor to plan worship services.
? Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor musicians, vocalists, and tech volunteers.
? Creative Integration: Collaborate with the various teams (multimedia, audio, theatrical, etc.) for seamless worship experience.
? Community Engagement: Organize and lead music for outreach events, seasonal services (Christmas, Easter), and other church-wide activities.
? Additional Opportunities: Pastoral visitations and collaborate with church staff on other opportunities as the Lord leads.
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Vision for Worship
? Goal: Unite the congregation in passionate, Spirit-led worship that transcends generational and cultural preferences.
? Focus: Minister of Music who is rooted in Scripture, passionate about worship, and culturally aware of the church's diverse congregation.
? Expectations: Partner with the Pastor to lead and grow the music ministry, cultivating a worship culture that transforms both the church and the community.