Monument Presbyterian Church is prayerfully seeking a Worship Director

 to help lead the church in the style of “Modern Hymns”

Our Mission

 Together, we encounter Jesus, are shaped by His Love, and sent in His Name.

Our Church & Vision for Worship

Monument Presbyterian Church is a vibrant and growing church in The Redlands area of Grand Junction, CO. As our mission states, our goal is to encounter, be shaped by, and be sent in Jesus’ name. We are excited by the ways the Spirit is working and believe God has good things in store for our church.

We also believe that musical worship plays a vital role in our spiritual formation. Songs get into our mind and consciousness in a unique way. Often, we cannot remember the details of a sermon a week later. But we can sing the melodies and recite the lyrics of a song for generations. Songs aren’t just worship to God - they teach us the basics of our theology and belief.
 
As a reformed Presbyterian church, we value the deep theology of many traditional hymns - yet we don’t want to simply live in the past. Our vision is to sing the best of the classic hymns of the past in an updated style while also learning new, contemporary songs that reflect our commitment to deep theology and scriptural truth. This vision is what we are calling “modern hymns.” 

The goal is to sing songs of praise with theological depth – whether that be a revamping a classic hymn with modern styling or introducing new, contemporary songs with theological weight.

Monument Presbyterian Church

Worship Director Job Description

The Worship Director will plan and lead music for Sunday morning and special services, organize and disciple the volunteer worship team, and integrate music ministry into the vision of worship by being a full participant in church staff and working with the pastors.

Accountability:

The Worship Director is accountable to the pastors and the congregation through session.

Time and Compensation:

The Director of Worship is an hourly position. Hourly expectations are an average of 15 hours per week. Director of Worship will be required to track hours. Hourly rate offered will be in the range of $18-$21/ hour..

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

         A person of faith with an understanding of worship as something more than a musical performance

         Vocal and instrumental leadership – ideally guitar and/or piano

         Leadership qualities including good communication, decision making, planning and comfort being in front of others

         Familiarity with CCLI and other necessary computer programs for song selection, scheduling, and creating worship slides (Proclaim)

         Have a working knowledge of sound and projection technologies, or a willingness to learn.

         Ability to plan ahead and keep multiple services and schedules organized.

         Ability to work well with praise team members, encouraging, supporting and investing in them.

Primary Responsibilities:

Worship Planning

         Work with Lead Pastor to plan Sunday morning worship. This includes choosing or facilitating special music for introits, offerings, and communion

         Choose arrangements of songs and assemble music books for praise team members.

         Make schedules for Sunday morning praise teams, sound, and projection, Including special services (Christmas, Easter, etc.)

         Schedule piano players for Sunday service.

         Lead team practices

         Facilitate the congregational singing during the service

Worship Leading

         Lead the congregation in worship on Sunday morning, or equip a praise team member to lead.

         Lead and/or oversee mid-week and Sunday morning rehearsals. This includes finding times to train and equip musicians to improve their technical skill and understanding of worship

         Move the style of worship in a “modern hymns” direction

         Work closely with pastors and other staff to connect music to the larger vision of MPC

Administrative/Other

         Meet weekly with Lead Pastor

         Attend weekly Staff Meetings (Monday mornings)

         Work with Administrative assistant to prepare slides for Sunday Worship service

         Oversee our worship technology and keep it up to date, including sound board, sanctuary computer, projector, and projection software.

         Oversee our instruments (piano, drums, guitars, etc.) and make arrangements for maintenance, upkeep, or new purchases. This includes scheduling piano tunings.

         Oversee pianists and volunteer worship team

Vacation

The Worship Director may take up to  five (5) Sunday morning worship services off during the year. The time off will be approved and coordinated with the Lead Pastor. Unused paid time off at the end of the year will not roll over to the next year or be paid as additional compensation.

Evaluations:

Performance reviews will be conducted annually by the Pastor(s)/ Head of Staff in coordination with the Personnel Committee.  The Session Personnel Committee will review annually the adequacy of the job description and the compensation.

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO FRONTDESK@MONUMENTPC.ORG

Address: 2020 ½ S. Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507

Website: www.monumentpc.org

Phone: 970 – 255 - 6549