Albright Church in East St. Paul, MB is seeking a Director of Worship

Duration: Permanent Full Time 40 hours per week

Location: Albright Church, 415 Maxwell King Drive, East St. Paul, Manitoba

Start Date: Flexible according to availability

Salary: Based on qualifications and Albright salary structure

Benefits: Access to Group Insurance Benefits package

Vacation: As per Albright HR Policy – Salaried Staff

Report to: Lead Pastor 

Invitation:

You are invited to join a growing and vibrant church family in friendly Manitoba to see God do new things in our lives and in our city! As the Director of Worship at Albright Church you will be a worshipper with a passion and calling to lead others into a life of worshipping God. You will work with gifted volunteers and build teams so that together, we may become a worshipping church in both adoration and action. 

Our mission is to see new people begin a relationship with Jesus, belong to God’s family and become more like Jesus. We believe that worship and mission are integral to being a disciple who makes disciples. We are looking for a follower of Christ who loves God and people, will lead authentically and serve humbly. We want to lift Jesus high and invite others to know Him.

Qualifications & Experience:

The preferred candidate for this position will have the following:

• A living relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour
• A passion to worship God for who He is and to lead others into authentic worship  A clear call to serve God and people as part of the church body in action
• A heart for new people to begin a relationship with Jesus, belong to God’s family and become more like Jesus
• A vision to see beyond an event and an experience to help people take the next step on their spiritual journey and to experience biblical community
• Gifted in playing at least one instrument, vocal skills, orchestrating band music and computer literate
• Strong understanding and exposure in the areas of leading corporate worship, musicianship, leading worship teams, sound and lighting, arts and esthetics, live streaming and production
• Willingness to use a range of worship songs that will glorify God and have contemporary meaning and relevance
• A person with a proven track record of organizational leadership, ability to set goals, develop strategy, and implement plans
• A servant leader who is able to work in a team environment as a part of a team, and as a leader overseeing other team leaders. This person will have experience recruiting, training, equipping and releasing volunteers
• A person who can contribute creative ideas with loose hands and work with others to refine collective ideas with gentleness and respect
• Experience within an existing church setting, leading worship, serving on staff, leading volunteers, administrating and planning strategically
• Adaptive and comfortable with change. Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Practice regular spiritual disciplines to maintain a close walk with God, care for the soul and serve from an overflow of God’s life and wisdom
• Dedicated prayer life and a strong base of knowing God’s Word which will be expressed in song selection
• Effective at listening and communicating with people along with a willingness to use digital media in effective forms

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to review previous services and to plan future services linked to the teaching plan
• Assist with special services such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Dedications, Baptisms and Celebration of Life
• Research and suggest any video clips, drama, visual ideas and congregational stories that can enhance the worship and teaching
• Source or outsource the creation of short bumper videos for each new sermon series
• Prepare the order of service and maintain communication in Planning Centre
• Provide leadership and approval in the selection of worship songs and other elements each week
• Schedule people for welcome and intercessory prayer and maintain within Planning Centre. Add new people to this list with direction from the Lead Pastor
• Maintain communication with Communion Host Leader for Communion Sundays
• Develop multiple worship teams by recruiting, equipping and organizing worship team volunteers to serve in alignment with our mission and vision
• Facilitate leadership development, relationship building and spiritual care for those involved in worship ministry
• Work with team members or enlist others to develop instrumental and vocal excellence
• Provide spaces for new people to learn and experience what biblical worship is and to develop potential musical gifting
• Be a lead presence to direct and encourage the gifts of others to be developed
• Facilitate rehearsals which will prepare the team spiritually, relationally and musically to be worshippers who lead others in worship
• Provide oversight of our tech teams to make sure that the sound, presentation, video and lighting volunteers have all that they need to operate efficiently. Lead them to develop and recruit others
• Maintain communication with the Welcome Team Leader to ensure greeters, ushers, welcome centre and coffee hosts are aligned with our mission and vision  Work with our aesthetics volunteer team to help with creative set design.
• Complete CCLI song reporting when required
• Attend all staff meetings

Team Support:

At Albright we value and practice teamwork because we believe God calls us to work together for His Kingdom and glory.

• We work hard at developing good team relationships, communication and at staying on mission together
• We believe that no ministry or leader should be isolated, rather we see ourselves as part of a team. Our Governance Flow Chart illustrates the team connections, accountability and support lines
• Each staff member participates with other staff and leaders in creating a positive team work environment. This includes communicating clearly to office staff all required information so plans can be coordinated
• Albright office staff is available to support the pastoral staff and ministry directors in the fulfilment of their responsibilities
• The Worship Director will attend all church staff meetings and will meet with the Lead Pastor regularly for accountability, support, encouragement and collaboration.
• To be a healthy team member you are encouraged to maintain spiritual disciplines that will assist your personal spiritual formation. The discipline of self-care will include times of spiritual, physical, emotional and mental refreshment and replenishment. This includes the option of a retreat day as requested, balancing ministry work and family life and a regular assessment of responsibilities that may be released to others

Standards:

• Cultivate and grow in your relationship with Christ and His church
• Qualify for membership in Albright Church
• Able to give full support to and uphold the Statement of Faith, Vision and Values as well as the General Operating By-Laws of Albright Church and the EMCC, and Albright’s Plan to Protect Policy
• Able to give full support to and live out the Mission Statement of Albright Church
• Agree with and live out the Leadership Code of Conduct of Albright Church
• Demonstrate servant leadership within an interdependent team
• Pursue authentic and healthy relationships in your home and with those you work with
• Handle relational conflict with truth and grace according to “The Peace Maker” model
• Be committed to your own personal spiritual formation disciplines and professional training for ongoing growth and development in all aspects of life
• Submit a current Criminal Record Check in accordance with Albright’s Plan to Protect Policy

Educations & Credentials:

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in a relevant field: theology, music, leadership or equivalent experience/education.
• Have certification or license with the EMCC or another denomination having similar vision and values or eligible for and willing to pursue credentials with the EMCC.

Apply by Email to: employment@albrightchurch.com with the subject line: Director of Worship.

Be sure to include the following:

•  Your comprehensive resume (including bio, gifts and experience)
•  A cover letter expressing your interest and fit
•  Your Faith Story (including God’s guidance and transformation)
•  Three video links of you leading worship in a congregational setting

Or, mail to: Albright Church Employment, 415 Maxwell King Drive, East St. Paul, MB R2E 0