Music Director Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Job at Alcm in Winchester

Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester, VA Director of Music Ministries
(approximately 10-15 hours per week)

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2025

Position Overview:

Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, a vibrant and inclusive ELCA Lutheran congregation in Winchester, VA, seeks a dedicated and versatile musician to lead our worship services through a rich blend of Contemporary Christian Music and Traditional Lutheran hymns. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding and passion for Christian worship, effectively integrating a variety of musical styles to enhance our communal worship experience. Knowledge of Lutheran Liturgy is not required, but a willingness to learn and incorporate it is preferred. This role involves directing our worship choir and worship band and fostering a worship environment that is inclusive, reverent, and spiritually enriching.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the Pastor, volunteers, office manager, and tech team to plan and deliver weekly worship and special services.
2. Coordinate and lead weekly rehearsals for the worship choir and band, ensuring all participants are well-prepared for worship services.
3. Introduce new worship music that complements worship themes while maintaining a strong connection to the rich heritage of Lutheran hymns.
4. Direct and nurture the church choir and band, providing vocal coaching and fostering a spirit of community and worshipful expression.
5. Arrange music that reflects the theological and liturgical traditions of the ELCA.
6. Collaborate with the audio/visual teams to ensure high-quality sound and visual support during services.
7. Foster a worship environment that encourages the congregation’s participation in worship.

Additional Duties:

1. Participate in and provide music leadership for special services such as Advent Mid-week Worship, Christmas Eve, and other church events.
2. Manage the music ministry budget, including the selection and purchase of music and necessary equipment.
3. The Music Director is given first-refusal rights for providing music for weddings and funerals.

Qualifications:

1. A strong Christian faith and commitment to embrace the teachings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
2. Proficiency in both contemporary Christian worship music and traditional Lutheran hymns.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.
4. Experience in directing choirs and bands within a worship setting.
5. Knowledge and understanding of proper copyright compliance for all music used in worship.
6. Ability to play a musical instrument, preferably piano.
7. A heart for ministry and the ability to work collaboratively with church leadership and volunteers.
8. Willingness to learn and incorporate Lutheran liturgy into worship planning.

Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week, including one weekly Sunday worship gathering and weekly rehearsals.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: 4 paid vacation Sundays, 2 Continuing Education Sundays, and 1 sick Sunday per calendar year.

To Apply:

1. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your worship leadership experience.
2. Include a brief statement of faith that reflects your understanding of Music and Worship Leadership.
3. Submit a video recording of you leading worship.

The position is open until filled.

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