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The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship provides a list of worship-related job openings in churches and worshiping communities across North America. We rely on the churches to provide accurate and complete information regarding each position. Please contact each church directly for more information or to apply. Positions are posted for 60 days and then removed.  

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Job Title Organization Paid/Volunteer
Worship Leader
Plan weekly services with the Pastor that are scripturally relevant, theologically meaningful and reflective of a blend of worship styles; Lead the Worship Team (weekly practice and congregational gathering); Handle administrative tasks related to coordination between sound person, tech person, secretary and teams. Job description is available. ~Coordinate instrumental and vocal song parts and transitions ~Invite team members (or others) to assume liturgy leadership and mentor them ~Introduce new songs to worship team and congregation approximately monthly • Handle administrative details ~Maintain pianist/accompanist schedule ~Maintain online worship song database for Easy Worship access ~Communicate order of worship to church secretary by Thursday noon ~Organize music and musical space ~Acquire a general knowledge of the church’s sound equipment

Ada Community Reformed Church
7239 Thornapple River Dr. SE Box 164
Ada, MI, 49301
Reformed Church in America (RCA)
Contact
Carol Lee
Church Administrative Assistant
acrc@adareformed.com

Paid

Status
Part Time

 

Director of Music Ministry and Vocal Ensembles
Part-time: 30 hrs/wk. Base Minimum Salary: $22,300 Portage United Church of Christ seeks creative, energetic director for all choir and vocal programs who will also provide leadership and administrative oversight for the music program at this 600 member church. Responsibilities: Direct adult choir and oversee or direct the youth music ensemble and children’s choir. Provide vision and leadership for a large and vibrant music program. Coordinate music and staffing for all worship services. Prepare and oversee annual music budget. For complete info, including job description, please visit our website: http://www.portageucc.org Desired: Bachelor’s degree in music or related field with 5 years experience, or high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years directing vocal groups and instrumental ensembles. To Apply: Submit a letter of application and resume to church address, att. Music Position, or email. Application deadline: July 15, 2008

Portage United Church of Christ
2731 West Milham Road
Portage, MI, 49024
United Church of Christ (UCC)
Contact


positionopening@portageucc.org

Paid

Status
Part Time

 

Director of Music
ceb6455@aol.com Telephone: 732-462-0234 Fax: 732 462 7621 address: 118 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Pay: $24,000 - 28,000 part-time Partial details: Part-time director of music THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING: 25 hours per week Two worship services (Sept. - May) Contact church for full details. Please send resume, brief statement of faith, and philosophy of church music ministry

First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, NJ
118 West Main street
Freehold, NJ, 07728
Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Contact
David Bowman
Co_pastor
ceb6455@aol.com

Paid

Status
Part Time

 

Worship Leader, Choir Director
Music Ministry Mission To glorify God and to reach out to the unchurched in our community through music. Qualities and Qualifications •A committed and growing Christian with a strong personal relationship with Jesus. •Skilled musician with abilities in choral directing and with a degree in music, preferred. •Ability to lead worship from both organ and keyboard. •Able to work collaboratively and effectively with both staff and members. Music Ministry Responsibilities •Play piano, keyboard, and/or organ for Sunday worship. •Direct the Worship Team.This includes rehearsing the Worship Team, communicating Team activities, and assisting pastors and Coordinator of Music with selection of music and recruitment of Team members. •Direct the Adult Choir(s).This includes selection, purchase, and organization of music for the Adult Choir(s), communication of choir activities, and recruitment of choir members. •Provide instruction as necessary and appropriate to the Adult Choir(s) to improve knowledge and skills in choral, vocal and instrumental techniques, music appreciation, leadership and participation in worship. Evaluation An initial review will be conducted after the first three months, with annual reviews thereafter.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church
3215 Four Mile NE (E. Beltline at Four Mile)
Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
Lutheran-ELCA
Contact
Frank Rothfuss
Pastor
pastorfrank@michwave.com

Paid

Status
Part Time

 

Director of Music
Position Opening For Director of Music at Third Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The position could be divided into Church Organist and Director of Music depending on the qualifications of the candidate. For a job description and further details, please contact: Matthew Scholtens matthew.scholtens@gmail.com or Bruce Neckers bwnecker@rhoadesmckee.com .

Third Reformed Church
2060 Michigan NE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Reformed Church in America (RCA)
Contact


email@thirdreformedchurchgr.org

Paid

Status
Part Time