Minister of Music

Minister of Music (Part-Time) — Impact Church Metro Detroit

Location: Impact Church Metro Detroit, 22104 Novi Road, Novi, MI, USA (in person)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Salary: Commensurate upon experience and education

How to apply: Send resume and interest to contact@impactdet.com

Key Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership & Worship

• Lead and inspire the congregation in vibrant worship, fostering an atmosphere of reverence, joy, and spiritual connection.

• Plan worship services that reflect the Scriptural basis of worship, the diversity of our congregation, and the church's vision.

• Collaborate with pastoral leaders to set the worship theme each week.

• Maintain a growing personal relationship with God and a thorough knowledge of the Bible.

• Facilitate the spiritual growth of the congregation through music ministry both in the worship service and through outreach events.

• Exemplify a lifestyle of humility, faith, and integrity.

Team Leadership & Direction

• Oversee music ministry staff, volunteers, and ensembles, including instrumentalists and vocalists.

• Direct weekly rehearsals.

• Develop and provide vocal, technical, and spiritual resources to the worship team.

• Ensure that all music fits the mission and vision of the church.

Music Planning & Repertoire

• Select music for worship services in collaboration with pastors and worship leaders.

• Provide musical variety and excellence.

• Arrange and adapt musical pieces to a variety of styles.

• Arrange accompaniment, orchestrations, or performance options.

• Manage music library.

Ministry Development

• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor vocalists, musicians, and support personnel.

• Build intergenerational musical groups representative of the congregation.

• Organize workshops, camps, or music outreach programs to serve and reach community.

• Encourage a culture of discipleship and artistic excellence.

• Look for ways to expand opportunities for musical involvement both within and outside the church.

• Provide pastoral care for the ministry team.

Logistics & Collaboration

• Coordinate with media/production teams to ensure excellence in worship presentations and production.

• Coordinate with other ministry leaders to plan events and services.

• Ensure that the music ministry aligns with the church's budget.

• Maintain all musical instruments, equipment, and the physical space.

• Support special events (conferences, weddings, funerals, outreach). Maintain rehearsal and performance schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.

• Must be able to lead in song, with clear and excellent vocal ability, and proficient in an instrument preferred.

• Strong musical abilities in theory, choral direction, vocal coaching, instrumentation and/or conducting.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven leadership experience in worship music.

• Music degree in conducting and/or worship preferred.

• Knowledge and passion for a broad range of worship music styles: contemporary worship, gospel, and related styles.

• Ability to perform effectively in a multicultural environment and to engage the full congregation.

• Values collaboration and teamwork.

• Professionalism and flexibility.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates a genuine relationship with God.

• Possesses strong musical talent, a heart for worship, and a passion to help others worship.

• Has effective leadership skills and a heart to disciple and develop musicians.

• Works well with pastoral staff, and collaborates effectively with other ministry leaders.

• Organized and able to plan worship weekly as well as for special events.

• Has computer proficiency and able to use planning and communication tools.

• Demonstrates integrity, humility, and a servant's heart.

Full-Time Employment Opportunity: If selected candidate is interested & qualified for multiple part-time positions that are available, two part-time positions may be combined into one full-time staff position.

How to Apply: Please send resume and interest to contact@impactdet.com.

About Impact Church: Impact Church Metro Detroit exists to lead people to know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are a growing, life-giving church passionate about authentic worship, biblical teaching, community, and reaching people far from God.