Part-Time Worship Coordinator

Snapshot: Second CRC in Grand Haven has been a church in Classis Muskegon since 1882. Currently the
church staff is made up of a new Pastor (7/2022), Youth Pastor, Administrative and facilities support staff.
The worship coordinator position is vacant.

About the Position

• The Part Time Worship Coordinator will oversee the general music programs of the church in

consultation with the pastor.

• The Part Time Worship Coordinator will develop and schedule teams of instrumentalists and

vocalists and will facilitate practice for Worship Team.

• He or she will have excellent communication skills with an innate attention to programming detail.

Vision

• Transforming Hearts for Christ

Values

• Spiritual vitality

• Responsiveness

• Dependability

• Excellence

Goals and Expectations

• Along with the Pastor and the Worship Ministry Team, develop and execute a vision for worship.

• Plan weekly worship services in conjunction with Pastor and Worship Ministry Team, keeping in

• Ensure each service is a reiteration of the Gospel story.

• Select music for the service, prepare music binders for Praise Team, organize music.

• Identify and mentor worship leaders and musicians in the church.

• Develop worship teams and lead them in intentional rehearsals.

• Identify and invite members to participate in various ensembles, developing a sense of community

• Depending on musical gifts, coordinate with other ensemble leaders including choir, bell choir

• Develop and communicate schedules of worship team, sound/AV/technology, and Communion.

• Prepare PowerPoint slides for music and administer licenses.

• Attend Worship Ministry Team, which meets monthly to discuss and plan worship at Second CRC.

• Manage the Worship Ministries budget.

• Oversee maintenance and repair of instruments.

• Attend monthly staff meetings and regular one-on-one meetings with the Pastor.

• Other duties, according to personal interests, or as assigned by the Pastor.

• Attend general worship services and participate in all ‘whole-church’ fellowship events and

• Participate in associations of church musicians/worship theologians.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in music (preferred, not required).

• The ideal candidate will likely have prior worship experience in a church or para-church ministry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Musically talented in a variety of musical genres (traditional, praise team, choral)

• Self-motivated and self-directed with a high degree of motivation and enthusiasm

• Willingness to take advantage of further professional and program development opportunities.

• Embrace Second CRC’s philosophy of worship.

• Solid understanding of the Christian Reformed theological tradition.

• Significant experience (5 years ) in worship/music leadership (preferred)

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates growth in and modeling of a relationship with Jesus Christ

• Mature, humble leader with excellent interpersonal skills

• Passionate about the church and its mission, including those who are not yet members of Second.

• A demonstrated high level of integrity and discretion.

• A strong work ethic and high energy.

• A team player and team builder who focuses on the good of the entire ministry and can inspire

Supervision

• Reports to Pastor

• Annual performance review led by pastor, supported by HR and Council

Other significant facts

• Active engagement in the life and ministry of Second CRC.

• Wholehearted agreement with doctrinal standards of the CRCNA.