Worship & Student Director

Job Description

Maranatha Bible Church; Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Position: Worship & Student Director

Purpose:

1. To lead and coordinate worship and students in discipleship at Maranatha Bible Church.

Responsibilities as Worship Director

1. Lead and/or coordinate worship gatherings.

2. Plan worship services under the leadership of the lead pastor.

A. Design worship around the biblical theme for that morning.

B. Facilitate the Sunday morning music and audio/visual ministry.

3. Harmonize all music ministries within Maranatha Bible Church (adults, youth & children) in cooperation with Children's Ministry Director and other staff.

A. Coordinate music for prayer gatherings.

B. Coordinate and provide support to volunteer worship leaders including Vacation Bible School, holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc), weddings and funerals.

C. Assist in discovering and developing new volunteer worship leaders and team members.

Responsibilities as Student Director

1. Organize and conduct a student ministry that disciples and transforms young people to be more like Jesus.

2. Be intentional about building relationships with students with the goal of discipleship.

3. Help and train the students to be vital participants, leaders and servants within the whole church.

4. Connect with parents/guardians of students. Communicate effectively with families about activities, plans, teaching and how to work with them as disciples.

5. Plan and communicate a ministry calendar in coordination with the Office Administrator.

6. Work in partnership with the lead pastor and other ministry leaders to promote unity and accountability around our mission and values as a church.

7. Be above and beyond reproach against any hint of impropriety in relationships with students.

Other Responsibilities:

• Build relationships within the church family and with those outside the church.
• Attend staff meetings and elder meetings (as requested).
• Commit to pray with, and work alongside other staff members for the benefit of the entire church family.
• Manage and maintain a working knowledge of church-owned instruments and audio/visual equipment.

Report to:

The Worship & Student Director is directly responsible and accountable to the Lead Pastor. He is to be responsible to the elders for an annual evaluation of his ministry.

Qualifications:

• Evidence of a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a heart for ministry.
• Be a fully-supportive member and promoter of Maranatha Bible Church's constitution, doctrinal statement, mission and values. (Available upon request.)
• Demonstrates gifts/abilities and experience in the areas of worship team ministry and youth ministry.
• Demonstrates strengths in: interpersonal/people skills; management, organizational and administrative skills; communications skills (written and oral); problem-solving skills.

Work Location: In person