Discovery UMC Hoover, Alabama 035080 Part Time Minister of Worship - Contemporary Worship and Music Ministry DUMC Vision Statement and Core Values Vision Statement: Growing in relationships with Jesus and each other in a community of unconditional love and inclusivity. Core Values: * Discipleship - We grow our relationships with God and others through prayer, worship, music, acts of compassion, and generosity. * Relationship - Our compassionate acceptance, respect, and love are attractive to others and draw them into community. * Transformation - We are willing to continuously learn and grow to reflect the ultimate love given by God. * Outreach - We are on a discipleship journey to attract others, share God's love, and make more disciples. Why this position exists The priority of the Minister of Worship is to lead worship with a sense of ownership and enthusiasm, supporting the vision and values of DiscoveryUMC. This DUMC ministerial position, which at the center is contemporary music and worship, is vital to our identity and is volunteer-driven. The desire is to continuously recruit, train and empower volunteers. The worship experience at Discovery, both in-person and digital, should encourage and invite all attenders to explore and deepen their understanding of the ultimate love given by God and make more disciples. DUMC Contemporary Worship (In-person and Digital) and other Church Ministry Responsibilities * Develop worship plan and music for contemporary worship, collaborating with Senior Pastor and Worship Planning Committee, for all worship services and other ministries as needed: o Develop the order of worship, lead the congregation and direct the flow and elements of the service o Selection and preparation of all music o Preparation of all bands or performers o Preparation of all video needs, including announcement videos used during worship o Planning of seasonal or special worship celebrations * Oversee the livestreaming of the regular worship services. * Volunteer Management - Recruit, schedule, rehearse, lead, and support volunteers for this ministry; including, but not limited to: musicians, vocalists, technology support, etc. o Provide music sheets/charts and arrangements for rehearsals and services o For the technology team, provide the lyrics and other projection material o Lead, mentor, train, and empower volunteers to be worship leaders through band participation and audio/visual tasks o Encourage, coach, support, and affirm members through a spirit of fellowship * Pursue opportunities to use music and worship as a vehicle for ministries beyond our church walls (e.g., Discovery on Tap - worship band plays at local brewery, members attend as community outreach) * Communicate regularly with Pastor, Lay Leader and Finance Chair regarding scheduling, budgeting and logistical needs * Meet weekly with the Pastor's worship team planning meeting schedule * Secure worship leader substitute when absent * Pray daily for this church, its people, its needs, and its faithfulness Discovery Days and Family Ministry Responsibilities * Minister to, encourage, shepherd and care for Discovery Days youth with weekly worship, encouraging their spiritual development and lead them to a life of Christian discipleship * Adhere to Safe Sanctuary guidelines regarding ministry with children and vulnerable adults. Finance and Administrative Responsibilities * Develop any budget requests for music ministry in cooperation with the Pastor and Director of Finance * Collaborate to ensure the coordination of time and space scheduling for worship, rehearsals, events, etc. * Work with all DUMC administrative teams (e.g., Finance, SPRC, Facilities, Communications, etc.) as required * Be aware of and properly implement any legal requirements regarding audio or visual licensing General Duties * Maintain a constant program of self-improvement; staying current with worship trends and song availability in the music ministry * Work with other various teams and ministries to maintain a current database of worship songs and lyrics in a chosen software program * Organize and maintain tech team operations of all audio visual equipment and computers for worship services and events * Schedule and secure payment for contract musicians, software, etc. * Support the ministries of DUMC and be an active participant in worship Competencies and Basic Covenants * Be a passionate leader with a love for God and a heart for people * Understand spiritual components of worship leadership guided by United Methodist (Wesleyan) worship traditions and theology * Exhibit an ability to listen objectively and communicate with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds * Ability in a wide range of musical styles including Christian classics (such as hymns), but especially, in varieties of contemporary worship * Provide musical leadership to volunteers and professional musicians * Piano/keyboard or guitar proficiency required * Creative thinker with strong leadership and organizational skills * Ability to recruit, train, delegate, appreciate, and retain volunteers * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Adaptable and flexible * Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality * Enjoys a team environment and is service-oriented * Coordination within communication process to ensure church information, notifications, etc. are communicated to the congregation Skills and Equipment Knowledge * Able to setup, run, and maintain equipment used during worship services (e.g., mics, amplifiers, sound boards, computers, stage lighting, video recording & editing) * Proficient with ProPresenter and Planning Center software * Proficient with basic AV hardware (sound, mix, video) for Ministry responsibilities * Competent in Microsoft Office software and other web-based technologies with ability to learn computer programs quickly and use them proficiently Education and Experience Requirements * Bachelor's degree in music-related field required * Three-to-five years of worship and praise band leadership experience required * Understanding of Wesleyan theology and Methodism strongly preferred * Experience with playing multiple instruments and singing lead vocals Supervisory Responsibility While this position does not have direct reports, it does coach and mentor a volunteer-driven ministry of musicians, vocalists, contract employees, technology team, etc. Expected Hours of Work & Travel Days and hours of work are Sunday - Thursday. Position requires additional hours during certain projects. Evening and weekend work may be required for special events and worship services. Organization: Discovery UMC Contact: MELISSA WHEELER Closing Date: 07/31/2024 GET