Director of Music and Worship Ministry 

Grace First Lutheran Church 

Overview 

Grace First Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in Bend, Oregon, is a welcoming, multi-generational faith community of around 150 people. We are seeking a part-time Director of Music and Worship Ministry who shares our love for the beauty and importance of congregational song and music. If you are someone who wants to build connection through music, values both tradition and creativity, and feels called to use your gifts in a vibrant church community, we invite you to consider joining us.


Duties

  • Plan, coordinate, and lead all aspects of GFLC’s Music Ministry

  • Serve as pianist and vocalist during regular Sunday services (Note: applicants who cannot play piano will be responsible for hiring and coordinating piano players.)

  • Direct, encourage, and grow the GFLC Praise Team

  • Add a voice to relevant staff and committee meetings

  • Collaborate with the pastor and song team in choosing music that reflects the church seasons and enriches congregational worship

  • Input music and lyrics into the weekly bulletin via Google Docs

  • Plan and lead special seasonal services, such as Wednesday evening Advent, Lenten Wednesdays, Holy Week, Christmas Eve, etc.

  • Invite and coordinate additional musicians from the congregation and community as needed

  • Maintain the church’s musical equipment


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficiency as a pianist and/or guitarist 

  • Understanding of the church calendar and seasons and ability to integrate with the music selection

  • Comfort using online song databases and planning tools such as CCLI and Sundays and Seasons

  • Ability to lead a congregation of all ages in worship with confidence and a heart for ministry

  • Familiarity with different worship styles, including but not limited to:

    • Evangelical Lutheran Worship

    • All Creation Sings

    • Newer hymns 

    • Current praise songs

    • Contemplative music (instrumental, Taize, etc.)

  • Skill in introducing new songs, proactively teaching them to the congregation, and building familiarity over time

  • Openness to hosting concerts or musical events that connect the church with the surrounding community

  • Ability to direct larger choirs as needed for Easter and other special occasions

  • A team-oriented, outgoing spirit, with a heart for ministry rather than performance


Grace First Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Mission statement: Jesus calls us to seek, celebrate, and share God’s grace. Learn more at https://www.gracefirstlutheran.org/our-mission Past services can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/GFLCBend 


Compensation

  • Hourly (currently $25/hr.)

  • Approximately 15 hours per week (flexible, depending on the applicant’s gifts and availability)

To Apply 

  • Please provide a resume and answer the question, “What is congregational worship, and what role does a worship director play in it?” Submit resume to gracefirstlutheranmusic@gmail.com. The posting will be live until the end of October.