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The Gospel Coalition

Director of Modern Worship and Communications at Dalton First United Methodist C

The Gospel Coalition, Georgia Center, Vermont, United States,


Director of Modern Worship and CommunicationsA church in Dalton, Georgia is hiring a Director of Modern Worship and Communications.

Job DescriptionReports to: Senior Pastor | Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Coordinates and Assists: Building Teams that lead Modern Worship, Overseeing all media communications.

Dalton First United Methodist Church is seeking an individual who nurtures a rich spiritual life to help launch and lead a Modern Worship service with excellence. The Director provides vision and coordination of ministry with other staff to create dynamic worship environments that reach unchurched and irreligious people with the gospel. The ideal candidate would also oversee all website, social media, graphic design, video storytelling, and broadcast productions of the church. This role will support all other ministry program staff.

Required for Director of Modern Worship:

Have exceptional vocal skills, be a genuine worshiper, and have experience leading congregational worship at a high level in a Modern Worship setting.

Demonstrated proficiency in leading worship while playing a musical instrument.

Design services that are thematic that integrate all components around one theme.

Be a key leader of worship and model the culture of worship expected of all leaders.

Recruit, train, coordinate and shepherd teams of instrumentalists and vocalists for Modern Worship.

Recruit, train and lead teams that oversee audio, visual and lighting technology.

Preferred for Director of Communications:

Lead teams that aid in the oversight, development, and management of a website that effectively communicates all aspects of the vision of the church.

Ensure the website has engaging content including event announcements, blog posts, and other multimedia resources.

Collaborate with other staff and various ministry teams on their portion of the site and assist them in building engagement points that help people connect and serve.

Lead teams to assist in the creation, strategy, and execution of Dalton FUMC digital communication channels. Content should be engaging and visually appealing, resonating with the church’s target audience.

Manage calendar and lead the strategy for social media advertising campaigns. Monitor social media trends and engagement metrics to continually refine the strategy.

Transform sermons, quotes, and ministry moments into sharable digital content.

Create positive relationships with local media and establish routine communications that promote the ministry of the church.

Network with servant-volunteer artists to oversee all print and digital materials related to church-wide promotions, ensuring they are executed with excellence.

Ensure a consistent and cohesive visual identity for the church across all communication channels.

Develop systems to capture stories.

Build teams that plan, script, shoot, and edit videos that showcase the church’s mission, ministries, testimonies, and special events.

Coordinate the technical aspects of worship services, including sound, lighting, and multimedia presentations.

Review and maintain background checks for all adult volunteers.

Other Responsibilities:

Participate in weekly worship planning meetings with Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Director of Music Ministries.

Assist in the management and continual review of all budgets.

Participate in continuing education opportunities.

Be a life-giving and engaged participant in standing church programs and worship services, and other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Self-starter: Demonstrates drive and work-ethic that fully invests one’s self in the ministry of the church.

Mission ownership: Demonstrates understanding and full support of the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of the congregation.

Relationship building: Generates sense of approachability; fosters natural connections between others.

Entrepreneurial: Has a gift to aid in launching and effectively building new ministries.

Process Management: Good at figuring out the key objectives, process(es), and resources necessary to get things done.

Volunteer Management: Identifies, recruits, and engages people in their areas of giftedness, skills, and passions for volunteer positions.

To Apply:

This full-time ministry position will be compensated at $45-$70k annually, based upon experience and competency. Benefits and support for continuing education are provided. To make application, send your cover letter and resume to

steven.usry@ngumc.net . Please include links to relevant content that demonstrates competencies.

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