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Music Director
Alcm, Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22603
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:
Collaborate with the Pastor, volunteers, office manager, and tech team to plan and deliver weekly worship and special services. Emphasis on incorporating both contemporary worship songs and traditional Lutheran hymns for a creative presentation of the Gospel is preferred.
Coordinate and lead weekly rehearsals for the worship choir and band, ensuring all participants are well-prepared for worship services.
Introduce new worship music that complements worship themes while maintaining a strong connection to the rich heritage of Lutheran hymns.
Direct and nurture the church choir and band, providing vocal coaching and fostering a spirit of community and worshipful expression.
Arrange music that reflects the theological and liturgical traditions of the ELCA, ensuring a harmonious blend between contemporary and traditional elements.
Collaborate with the audio/visual teams to ensure high-quality sound and visual support during services, enhancing the worship experience.
Foster a worship environment that encourages the congregation’s participation in worship.
Additional Duties:
Participate in and provide music leadership for special services such as Advent Mid-week Worship, Christmas Eve, Lenten Mid-Week Worship, Holy Week, Easter, as well as other church events and functions as able.
Manage the music ministry budget, including the selection and purchase of music and necessary equipment.
The Music Director is given first-refusal rights for providing music for weddings and funerals.
Qualifications:
A strong Christian faith and commitment to embrace the teachings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Proficiency in both contemporary Christian worship music and traditional Lutheran hymns.
A strong worship leader and collaborative musician with strong communication and organizational skills.
Experience in directing choirs and bands within a worship setting.
Knowledge and understanding of proper copyright compliance for all music used in worship.
Ability to play a musical instrument, preferably piano; organ skill is a plus.
A heart for ministry and the ability to work collaboratively with church leadership and volunteers.
Willingness to learn Lutheran liturgy and incorporate it into worship planning.
Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week, including one weekly Sunday worship gathering at 9:30 am, weekly rehearsals, and occasional special services.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits: 4 paid vacation Sundays, 2 Continuing Education Sundays, and 1 sick Sunday per calendar year.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your worship leadership experience and include a brief statement of faith.
Please submit a video recording (or link to a recording) of you leading worship.
Application Documents should be emailed to employment@bethelwinchester.com or mailed to: Bethel Lutheran Church, 2077 N. Frederick Pk., Winchester, VA 22603, Attn: Music Director Search Team.
The position is open until filled.
About our Music Ministry:
At Bethel, our weekly worship gatherings beautifully reflect our vibrant and diverse faith community. Our music ministry is a dynamic blend of styles, featuring the harmonious voices of our worship choir and band.
Join us and be a part of something truly inspiring—a community where your musical talents can flourish and make a meaningful impact!
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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:
Collaborate with the Pastor, volunteers, office manager, and tech team to plan and deliver weekly worship and special services. Emphasis on incorporating both contemporary worship songs and traditional Lutheran hymns for a creative presentation of the Gospel is preferred.
Coordinate and lead weekly rehearsals for the worship choir and band, ensuring all participants are well-prepared for worship services.
Introduce new worship music that complements worship themes while maintaining a strong connection to the rich heritage of Lutheran hymns.
Direct and nurture the church choir and band, providing vocal coaching and fostering a spirit of community and worshipful expression.
Arrange music that reflects the theological and liturgical traditions of the ELCA, ensuring a harmonious blend between contemporary and traditional elements.
Collaborate with the audio/visual teams to ensure high-quality sound and visual support during services, enhancing the worship experience.
Foster a worship environment that encourages the congregation’s participation in worship.
Additional Duties:
Participate in and provide music leadership for special services such as Advent Mid-week Worship, Christmas Eve, Lenten Mid-Week Worship, Holy Week, Easter, as well as other church events and functions as able.
Manage the music ministry budget, including the selection and purchase of music and necessary equipment.
The Music Director is given first-refusal rights for providing music for weddings and funerals.
Qualifications:
A strong Christian faith and commitment to embrace the teachings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Proficiency in both contemporary Christian worship music and traditional Lutheran hymns.
A strong worship leader and collaborative musician with strong communication and organizational skills.
Experience in directing choirs and bands within a worship setting.
Knowledge and understanding of proper copyright compliance for all music used in worship.
Ability to play a musical instrument, preferably piano; organ skill is a plus.
A heart for ministry and the ability to work collaboratively with church leadership and volunteers.
Willingness to learn Lutheran liturgy and incorporate it into worship planning.
Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week, including one weekly Sunday worship gathering at 9:30 am, weekly rehearsals, and occasional special services.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits: 4 paid vacation Sundays, 2 Continuing Education Sundays, and 1 sick Sunday per calendar year.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your worship leadership experience and include a brief statement of faith.
Please submit a video recording (or link to a recording) of you leading worship.
Application Documents should be emailed to employment@bethelwinchester.com or mailed to: Bethel Lutheran Church, 2077 N. Frederick Pk., Winchester, VA 22603, Attn: Music Director Search Team.
The position is open until filled.
About our Music Ministry:
At Bethel, our weekly worship gatherings beautifully reflect our vibrant and diverse faith community. Our music ministry is a dynamic blend of styles, featuring the harmonious voices of our worship choir and band.
Join us and be a part of something truly inspiring—a community where your musical talents can flourish and make a meaningful impact!
#J-18808-Ljbffr