Job Description – FUMC Graham Contemporary Worship Leader (Part-time)

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Accountable to: Staff Parish Relations Committee

Spiritual/ Personal Qualities:

• A committed disciple of Jesus Christ who seeks to learn and grow in faith.

• A passion for reaching the lost and unchurched.

• A person who leads by example and exemplifies a servant's heart.

• A person who is creative, adaptable, of high integrity, flexible.

Qualifications:

• Skilled musician and guitarist who can direct the praise team while leading the

congregation in authentic, passionate worship.

• Experience and desire to lead congregation in a wide variety of praise and worship

music.

• Knowledgeable of current emphases/movements in worship.

• Working knowledge of chords and charts needed for all musical instruments and

vocalists.

• Must be supportive of the mission, vision, values, and focus of First United Methodist

Church as well as the doctrinal standards of the United Methodist Church.

• Able to work well with diverse personalities, building and mentoring ministry teams

in a positive manner.

• Excellent organizational and computer skills (worship plans hosted on

www.planningcenteronline.com)

• Is punctual in all meetings, events, and worship and comes to rehearsals and Sunday

worship services well-prepared and ready.

• Leadership experience in praise and worship arts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead worship and praise team each Sunday for The Well service.

• Lead weekly rehearsal of praise team using the working knowledge of chords and

charts.

• Select music in consultation with the pastor.

• Coordinate aspects of weekly worship service around pastor's weekly message and

submit worship plans in a timely manner.

• Work with laity to recruit and use their gifts.

• Create a worship experience that adapts to changing needs of the congregation.

• Meet with Pastor and staff on a regular basis or as needed.

Hours/Salary: 10-15 hours/$16,800

If interested, contact: Rev. Duane Partin duane@fumcgraham-nc.org