Monument Presbyterian Church is prayerfully seeking a Director of Worship

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 the board of elders (the session).

Time and Compensation:

The Director of Worship is an hourly position with an expected average workload of 12–20 hours per week. The Director will be required to track and report hours worked. While there is flexibility regarding in-office hours, the Director is expected to attend weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings. Compensation for this position ranges from $22–$28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

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 or ability to learn worship planning software for song selection (CCLI), scheduling (Planning Center), 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 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.)
• Recruit and schedule special musicians for Sunday services as needed
• Lead team practices during a mid-week rehearsal and before the service on Sunday
• 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
• Continue MPC’s style of worship in our “modern hymns” direction
• Work closely with pastors and other staff to connect music to the larger vision of MPC

Administrative/Other

• Meet weekly for supervision with Lead Pastor and attend weekly Staff Meetings.
• 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 paid 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.

Cell Phone Benefit

The Director of Worship will receive a monthly $50 cell phone allowance to offset cost of text and phone communication.

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 TYSON@MONUMENTPC.ORG

Address: 2018 S. Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507

Website: www.monumentpc.org

Phone: (970) 255-6549