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This person will work with the pastors to lead in congregational worship each week and will lead a team of musicians who serve in our band on a weekly basis as well as help us to work to train up other worship leaders to serve in our church and in churches and church plants in New England. This role will also involve a variety of elements of discipleship. Depending on the persons gifting and interest there are also opportunities for teaching in a variety of contexts as well as preaching. This position will also lead in another area of ministry that will be determined based on the person’s skills, gifts and experience such as Communications, College Ministry, etc.

Specific Qualifications

• Spiritual Qualifications— Is a mature follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates gospel commitments
• Credentials and Experience— This person has proven leadership over corporate worship in a church setting. There is no mandatory educational requirement.
• Doctrinal, etc.—Must be: 1) doctrinally compatible with Hope Fellowship Church and be able to join our congregation; 2) possess a love for the local church and understand its mission in the world; 3) sensitive to people of varying age, race/ethnicity and socioeconomic backgrounds.

For worship leadership:

Leadership: Must be able to lead and shepherd the volunteers in the band. This individual knows how to accommodate participants of varying musical experience and music reading skills, as well as arrange music for vocalists and instruments for a broad range of musical styles.

Committed to Strong Congregational Singing. This person views him or herself as a worshipper who is leading others in corporate praise rather than a performer.

Flexible. This person knows how to respect the others musician’s time with life and music.

Efficient Facilitator. This individual can lead a rehearsal that is well prepared, organized, efficient and in the process of doing so gain the respect of all participants.

For general ministry:

Experienced in investing in small group disciple-making. Ability to communicate clearly in a large group teaching and to faithfully preach.

Particular Responsibilities for Worship leadership

1. Develop band that leads congregation on a weekly basis.
2. Work closely with pastors in planning of the weekly worship gatherings.
3. ​Contact, recruit, and train musicians through communication, rehearsals, and other meetings as necessary.
4. ​Select music, as well as instrumental and vocal leadership for every service.
5. Work to help train emerging worship leaders who may serve at Hope or other churches in the future.

Compensation, Benefits

This is full-time role. The compensation will consider the skills and ministry experience. The package will include a base salary, health/life insurance and contribution to retirement. This role could also be adjusted to be part-time if that were best for the candidate.