Director of Music Ministry

Philosophy of Music at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church (JPC)

We believe worship is directed to God (Isaiah 12:5, Psalm 95:6, John 4:23) and should be engaging, joyful and reverent (Psalm 66:1-2, Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 100:1-2, Hebrews 12:28). Congregational singing of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16) is a central act of worship and should lead people to praise the God of all grace (1 Peter 5:10). Our worship is multigenerational and welcomes all abilities (Deuteronomy 31:12, Psalm 145:4-7, Psalm 150:6, 1 Corinthians 12:22, 24-25).

Purpose of Position

• To oversee the music ministry of JPC.
• To glorify God through the leading of Christ centered worship.
• To support the overall vision of JPC.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead music for all worship services, including special services.
• Lead weekly music rehearsals.
• Lead Sunday pre-service run-throughs.
• Create slides and graphics for Sunday worship services.
• Utilize Planning Center to create services, schedule instrumentalists and singers.
• Recruit instrumentalists and singers from the congregation to serve in the music ministry.
• Lead occasional choirs (i.e. Easter, Christmas) and assist with the children's Christmas program.
• Develop additional avenues of worship and musical expression such as a jazz vespers, concert series, hymn sings, caroling, etc.
• Be available to support the various ministries of JPC with music and worship.
• Develop musical and spiritual growth for worship team members through mentoring and instruction.
• Provide oversight to the Tech Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mature, committed Christian with godly character.
• Willing to join JPC as a member.
• Good musical and vocal ability.
• Experience leading worship with a full worship team of instrumentalists and vocalists.
• Experience conducting rehearsals for worship teams, choirs, and instrumentalists.
• Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• A working knowledge of arranging and notating for instruments and singers is desirable but not required.

The Director of Music Minister reports to the Lead Pastor