Worship and Music Director

Through their passion, skills and talents they will create worship that matches the mission and vision of the congregation while working to provide a ministry of music that is innovative, creative, and supports Lutheran worship.Key Responsibilities:A. Worship Leader • Lead worship and musical services • Schedule and conduct song leader and choir rehearsals. • Coordinate weekly worship including music selection, worship slides, and musicians. • Schedule and lead Worship and Music Team meetings • Maintain awareness of the music/worship goals of the congregation and build a cooperative working relationship with other music and worship leaders. • Prepare a variety of written materials and/or media to support and enhance the worship experienceQualifications: • Previous musical directing or equivalent experience • Familiarity with Lutheran worship and practices • Musical accompaniment of choral groups • Writing and producing written and audiovisual materials that are accessible for a diverse audienceSkills: • Effective leadership of music during worship services • Effective choral directing • Keyboard/Piano desired but not required (Guitar and other instruments a plus) • Improvise from a lead sheet or score (desired but not required) • Knowledge of and access to a variety of music resources relevant to worship settings • Success developing, and implementing new worship experiences, or a similar situation.• Experience developing written worship programs for broadcast or equivalents that incorporate an understanding of best practices for media, including accessibility, and written and graphic content. • Positive and collaborative leadership with diverse staff and volunteers • Effective communication of information and ideas with a diverse audience.