AS A MUSIC MINISTER KNOW YOUR WORTH, AND RESPONSIBLITY

What we are ministers but this part of the world, we the minister are disdained….
Arise oh music minister in thy way…
So that we can eat the benefits thereof…
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Principal Function: (Review and revise or create your own statements.)
The Minister of Music is responsible to the Pastor for assisting the church in planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive music ministry.
The Minister of Music is responsible to the local church body through the church personnel committee for employment requirements and responsibilities.
Working Relationships: (Review, choose and/or revise or create your own statements.)
The Minister of Music works with the Pastor and Minister of Education in planning and directing the music program and ministries of the local church.
The Minister of Music coordinates with all the church staff in planning, scheduling, and directing the music program and ministries of the local church.
Responsibilities: (Review, choose and/or revise or create your own statements.)
• Direct the planning, coordination, operation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Music Ministry.
• Coordinate the Church Music Ministry with the calendar and emphases of the church.
• Work with the Music Committee in determining music ministry goals, organization, leadership, facilities, finances and administrative process.
• Assist the pastor in planning worship services of the church and be responsible for the selection of the music.
• Be aware of weddings and funerals to be held in the church.
• Be available to counsel, arrange and provide music for special projects, ministries, and other church-related activities in cooperation with appropriate individuals or groups.
• Direct music groups and congregational singing.
• Be responsible for enlisting and training leaders for the Church Music Ministry in cooperation with the church nominating committee.
• Supervise the work of all music leaders in the Music Ministry.
• Work in cooperation with the appropriate persons, including the nominating committee, in selecting, enlisting, training, and advising song leaders, accompanists, and other musicians who serve in church program organizations.
• Coordinate the performance schedules of music groups and individuals in the functions of the church.
• Give direction to a Music Ministry plan of visitation and enlistment.
• Supervise maintenance of and additions to music library and equipment, including music materials, supplies, instruments and other music equipment for use in the church's program.
• Keep informed on current music methods, materials, promotion and administration, utilizing them where appropriate.
• Coordinate the training and use of instrumentalists and vocalists in groups or as individuals.
• In consultation with the Music Committee prepare an annual budget to be recommended to the Budget Planning Committee. Comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws.
• On occasion be available nights and weekends for music ministry events as well as to work with the pastor in making emergency pastoral care visits as needed.
• Comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws.
• Serve as Staff Advisor for church committees as assigned by the pastor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: (Review, choose and/or revise or create your own statements.)
Min. chamberlain Alikor
Music director
Peace house mass choir.