Company SummaryGrace Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church in the Capital District that believes in the authority of the Bible. All of the Church's teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowship's mission is to glorify God by making more and better disciples. We believe that God, in His wisdom, has chosen us to be an integral part of helping to fulfill this mission. It's Grace Fellowship's goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has three locations; Halfmoon, Latham, and Saratoga.Position SummaryReporting to the Campus Pastor, the Worship Arts Director will create a compelling and impactful praise/worship experience during weekend services at Grace Fellowship's Halfmoon campus. This position will carry out responsibilities ranging from leading, developing and managing volunteers, service planning and rehearsals, weekend services and other ministry. The ideal candidate will be able to instill confidence in those they interact with, be detail oriented, patient, have a willingness to learn, be able to work independently and as part of a team. In this role a candidate will develop and need to maintain relationships.How You'll Make an Impact
- Create a compelling and impactful worship experience during weekend services, which engages the entire congregation by skillfully combining biblical truth with relevant music, appropriate liturgy, and the arts
- Identify, invite, develop, empower and spiritually shepherd musicians, artists and other worship team members; developing leaders
- Partner with the Campus Pastor in the planning of services and to determine vision and direction of the worship and arts ministry
- Oversee and collaborate with the Productions Coordinator, working closely with the production team during the planning and implementation of worship services and worship elements within other ministries
- Develop and manage the worship and production budgets
- Collaborate and grow alongside worship and production staff at all Grace Fellowship campuses
- Create a Christ-centered culture that focuses on service and applies Biblical truths to everyday life
What You Must Bring to This Role
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience - required
- Associates degree from a 2-year college and/or 4 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - desired
- A vibrant relationship with Jesus and an active member of Grace Fellowship - required
- Demonstrated history planning and leading musically both vocal and band teams in a meaningful contemporary worship experience - required
- Commitment to a biblical theology of worship and a demonstrated heart for prayer, both in personal walk with Christ and in ministry development - required
- Demonstrated history of decision making and exceptional attention to detail - required
- Demonstrated history of the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback that fosters growth - required
- Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals - required
- A positive, polite, friendly and courteous attitude for interacting with kids and parents - required
- Proven ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written - required
- Working knowledge of Planning Center Online software - desired
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and weekdays as needed - required
What We Believe
- The Bible: The Scriptures, comprising 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of mankind, and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life
- God and the Trinity: There is only one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Furthermore, He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Father, He is now our High Priest and Advocate
- The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit's ministry serves to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, to convict men of sin; regenerate the believing sinner; and to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service
- Mankind and Sin: Mankind was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore lost. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained
- Salvation by Grace: The bloodshed by Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only grounds for salvation of all who believe. Only those who receive Jesus Christ by faith are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become the children of God
- The Physical Return of Christ: The personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ is our blessed hope and has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believe
- The Bodily Resurrection: There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead. The believer will be welcomed to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting, conscious punishment
- The Church: The true Church consists of all such persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head
Compensation, Benefits & Fun Stuff
- Be a part of integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives
- Comprehensive medical, vision, dental & life insurance plan
- Retirement Plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid personal days
- Paid holidays
- Paid bereavement
Working Conditions & Physical Efforts
- Work is performed in an office work environment
- May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to sit for a prolonged period of time
- Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with leadership & client businesses
- Transportation to & from work locations
- Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk
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