Director of Music - St. Stephen UMC

The Director of Music helps develop and lead the worship music ministry for the church, in consultation with the Senior Pastor and other team members, in a way that is consistent with the mission, values, and theology of St. Stephen UMC.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining a strong prayer base for the music ministry.
• Select and prepare music for Sunday or other special services any day of the week.
• Participate in the annual and ongoing creative planning of the Sunday and special services with the Senior Pastor.
• Organize at least 2 major community "outdoor" worship/music experiences.
• Recruit, equip, motivate, supervise and shepherd choir members, music team leaders, and musicians to serve in the spirit of love, joy, and hospitality.
• Develop musical teams and ensembles for services.
• Communicate regularly and faithfully with the Senior Pastor.
• Other Administrative duties (budgets, communications, reviews, etc.)

• An authentic and active relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Ability to guide volunteer singers and musicians in the Christian life.
• Lives and acts with integrity in all circumstances.
• Displays love, respect, and genuine interest in all people (being hospitable).
• Proven musical skills and competence.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians and choir members.
• Sense of humor and positive attitude.
• Strong team player with the staff and congregation, and can work independently.
• Coachable and adaptable.
• Dependable, responsible, self-motivated, and creative.
• Committed to the church's vision, mission, core values, leadership, and people Musical Competencies
• Ability in wide range of styles including Christian classics (hymns), gospels, spirituals and contemporary style of music.
• Ability to lead worship and to train others as individual and team worship leaders.
• Composing, arranging, writing, and sequencing music.
• Producing and directing special events, musicals and programs
• Connected to w network of musicians.
• Experienced with technical aspects of music, such as sound boards, theater lights, video editing, etc. or willingness to learn. This position is a part-time position

Contact: Susan Hoar

Address: 1800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington TX 76012

Phone: 8174608655

Email: Click to email

Website: ssumc-arl.org