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Minnesota Worship Positions

Last Entry August 26, 2008
Church: Woodbury Community Church 2975 Pioneer Drive Woodbury MN 55125    
Position: Pastor of Worship and Outreach fulltime 
Job Description: The Pastor of Worship and Outreach is responsible for the overall leadership, design and implementation of Woodbury Community Church's worship ministry related to worship services, worship arts and other activities in the life of the church where music is employed. The Pastor of Worship and Outreach will provide a contemporary worship experience that communicates with today's generation. The Pastor of Worship and Outreach will personally participate in evangelism ministry, train and equip others to evangelize, and provide overall impetus for evangelism ministry, with the goal that a concern for evangelism will permeate the life of the church. Duties as Related to Worship: Lead or provide a leader for Sunday morning worship services Oversee budget and expenditures for the worship ministry budget. Provide monthly reports to the Board of Elders and an annual report to the congregation.
Candidate Description: Personal testimony of salvation. Sharing the vision and values of Woodbury Community Church. Spiritual maturity and the ability to positively impact others. Experience in Worship and Outreach Ministry. Baccalaureate degree. Master's degree in music and seminary education desirable. Possess the spiritual gift of evangelism. a. Ability to practice and model evangelism. b. Ability to recruit, equip and mobilize others in evangelism. c. Ability to administer the church's evangelism ministry, oversee evangelism/outreach events and involve others. Experience in music leading, program design and implementation in a contemporary worship setting in a church. The ability to: a. relate a philosophy of contemporary Christian music to the spiritual ministry and philosophy of ministry of Woodbury Community Church. b. plan contemporary worship services in the collaborative context of the worship team. c. relate and work well with church staff and lay leadership.
Contact: Brian Schulenburg       
Phone: 651-739-1427   
Email: bschulenburg@wccmn.org 
Web: www.wccmn.org
Date Received: 26 Aug 2008
Position: Director of Music and Worship
Job Description: Part Time: 20hrs/week. Application Materials Needed: Cover Letter, Resume, and Minimum of three References
Candidate Description: Faith Christian Reformed Church of New Brighton MN is seeking a part time Director of Music and Worship, to equip and guide all worship arts leaders. The goal is for all worshippers to authentically experience worship as the church envisions it.  Our church worship service is a blended service utilizing both traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs, led by a praise team.  This position, consisting of music coordination and worship coordination, oversees the utilization of various art mediums while integrating the pastor's thematic vision for each worship service.   A full job description is available at www.faithcrc.com. 
Contact: Stephanie
Phone: 763-571-0734
Email: mwdsearch@faithcrc.com
Web: www.faithcrc.com
Date Received: 19 August 2008
Church: Redeemer Covenant Church, 7801 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Position: Associate Pastor of Worship and Outreach
Job Description: Ministry Duties Overview: The Pastor of Worship and Outreach shall ensure that contemporary worship opportunities at Redeemer are God honoring, creative, culturally relevant, and of high quality. The goal of these worship opportunities is to see Redeemer and the community come to know, love and trust God more. The Pastor will work to identify, develop, and deploy an increasing number of gifted people into the worship area of the church, seeking to clearly and consistently emphasize and reinforce the worship theme of the services. The Pastor of Worship and Outreach shall also ensure that highly effective, culturally relevant outreach opportunities are made available to Redeemer and the community. In addition, the Pastor of Worship and Outreach shall equip ministry leaders with outreach tools and techniques to assist them in organizing outreach events (within their ministries) that will be designed to reach, welcome and integrate persons into congregational life and to monitor these leaders' progress.
Candidate Description: This position requires a confident, experienced and innovative leader, a dedicated worship leader, a passionate evangelist who can take primary responsibility for organizing and overseeing all contemporary worship and outreach ministries. The candidate will work in cooperation with other church staff and the Senior Pastor to fulfill assignments in any area of the church ministry as directed. Qualifications: Growing faith/personal relationship with Jesus Christ; Passionate spirit for worship; Strong vocal presence and ability to play keyboard or guitar; Knowledge of contemporary worship music; Experience working with and leading worship bands; Bachelor's degree, preferably in ministry or music, or equivalent ministry experience with non-ministry degree (seminary training a plus); In agreement with the Evangelical Covenant Church and its doctrine; Licensed or qualified to be licensed Preaching ability.
Contact: Dave Sather
Phone: 763-561-8769
Email: rccworshippastorsearch@googlegroups.com
Web: redeemercov.org
Date Received: 8/4/08
Church: Oakwood Community Church, Box 142, Waconia, MN  55387
Position: Worship Director (part time)
Job Description: Oakwood Church in Waconia, Minnesota is searching for a new worship director.  This is a permanent part-time position.  Oakwood is one of nine daughter churches of Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie. For more information about us please check out our webpage which islisted below. For a detailed job description please email us and we will send you a copy.
Contact: Dr. Stephen Anderson
Phone: 952-442-4323
Email: office@oakwoodonline.org
Web: www.oakwoodonline.org
Date Received: 7/30/08
Church: Immanuel United Methodist Church, 10025 County Road 101, Corcoran, MN 55340
Position: Music Leader for Contemporary Service (part time)
Job Description: Position Statement:  To contribute to the worship experience of Immanuel UMC as Music Leader for the congregation in offering public worship of God.  A minimum of four hours per week are required. Duties: Recruit volunteer musicians and/or vocalists from within/and or outside the congregation for a praise group to provide music leadership for our second worship service; Plan worship music to be performed by the praise group during Sunday worship in coordination with the Worship Committee and Pastor; Purchase music as needed in keeping with the annual music budget; Plan and lead rehearsals of the praise group; Provide the Pastor and church administrator with the titles of the music, etc. that will be included in Sunday worship by the Thursday before the service; Meet monthly with the Worship Committee and Pastor monthly to coordinate thematic worship experience; Coordinate with choir director and organist/pianist from the traditional worship service in an occasional group effort.
Candidate Description: Keyboard and/or piano experience is necessary.
Phone: 763-420-2585
Web: www.rootedandgrowing.org
Date Received: 7/29/08
Church: Rose Hill Alliance Church, 2105 Roselawn Avenue West, Roseville, MN 55113
Position: Music Team Leader (part time, 5-7 hours/week)
Job Description: Our church is developing two worship services this fall. The earlier service is called Daybreak, which will be more blended. The later service is called Wellspring, which will be more progressive. We are looking for a Music Team Leader who will lead the worship music for Wellspring. This position is for 5-7 hours a week, which would include music planning, organizing musicians, team rehearsal, and Sunday worship. Our primary target is young families, young couples, and young adults.
Candidate Description: Qualities we are looking for: A heart for God and for people; A good musician; Leadership skills; A team player; A teachable spirit.
Contact: Rev. David Smith
Phone: 651-631-0173
Email: pastordave@rosehillcma.org
Web: www.rosehillcma.org
Date Received: 7/24/08
Church: Stadium Village Church, 501 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Position: Director of Music (part time, 10 hours/week)
Job Description: 1. Coordinate music for a spirit filled worship in partnership with Stated Supply pastor.  2. Organize team of worship assistants (musicians, sound board operator, computer tech.).  3. Recruit, develop and mentor indigenous music leaders.  4. Coordinate music for Alpha course and other events.  5. Meet with pastor for approximately one hour per week for planning.  6. Create PowerPoint presentation and prepare technical aspects of worship.  7. Direct all music worship services per year.  8. Coordinate and maintain worship team instruments, sound equipment and media equipment.  9. Approximately 10 hours per week.
Candidate Description: 1. Be in good agreement with church's statement of faith.  2. 1-3 Years of music experience.  3. Versatility in music.  4. Willingness to work as a team member.
Contact: Margaret Taylor
Phone: 763-542-9686
Email: taylom@msn.com
Web: www.stadiumvillagechurch.org
Date Received: 7/14/08
Church: The Log Church-Crosslake EFC, 37218 County Rd 66, Crosslake, MN 56442
Position: Associate Pastor for Worship
Job Description: To lead, cultivate, and administer a ministry of vibrant and involved worship, that is biblical, edifying for all believers and Christ centered. In addition the Associate Pastor of Worship will provide administrative leadership for the discipleship ministries of CEFC. (Eph. 4:11-16)
Candidate Description: He should have several years of experience, preferably as an associate, or worship pastor. His abilities will include good communication skills with people of all ages. He will possess the personal skills of visionary leadership, worship leading, teaching and discipling. In addition, he will be able to develop worship ministries that include a variety of worship and music styles.
Contact: Dave Rydberg, Committee Chair
Phone: 218-568-4835
Email: drydberg@stcloudstate.edu
Web: www.crosslakeefc.org
Date Received: 7/7/08
Church: Riverwood Covenant Church, Rockford, MN
Position: Worship Leader (part time, 10 hours/week)
Job Description: Riverwood Covenant Church of Rockford, Minnesota, is a growing body of believers in Jesus Christ, seeks a passionate believer in Christ to lead our congregation in contemporary praise and worship during our Sunday morning worship services.  Responsibilities: This person will posses administrative and leadership qualities with a strong attention to detail, as well as relational skills for working with our worship team.  In coordination with our enthusiastic senior pastor, you would be spending approximately 10 hours per week and would plan the worship service as well as train and mentor our worship team.
Candidate Description: Qualifications: A passion to serve the Lord through the gift of music, and a belief that music in the life of a church is first and foremost an act of worship.  Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in guitar or piano would be preferred but not required.  To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Gayle at the email address listed below.
Contact: Gayle
Phone: 763-477-9126
Email: worshipdirectorposition@riverwoodcovenant.org
Web: www.riverwoodcovenant.org
Date Received: 6/25/08
Church: St. Luke's Church, 1100 9th Avenue SW, Faribault, MN 55021
Position: Young Adult / Family & Worship Associate, (part-time)
Job Description: Saint Luke's Church is a nondenominational Christ-centered church located on I-35, 40 minutes south of the Twin Cities, in a historic and diverse community with a population of 22,000. Saint Luke's has played a strong faith based role in the community of Faribault for more than 100 years and is currently seeking spiritual leadership to expand discipleship and outreach targeted toward young adults and young families. This position reports to the Senior Pastor. Worship Leader: Lead worship for Sunday and special events; Develop a worship team Blend contemporary and traditional worship styles; Work closely with Senior Pastor and Director of Music. Young Adults & Families: Develop and implement Bible study and discipleship training; Actively develop young adult ministry outreach program and encourage fellowship and group life. To apply, submit resume with cover letter to send our email address (listed below) or mail it to the above address with Attn: Search Committee.
Candidate Description: Qualifications for Young Adult/Family & Worship Associate: A personal and growing relationship with Jesus; Passion for worship; Strong vocal and instrumental talent and training; Prior experience leading worship and working with a worship team; Strong biblical foundation with experience leading/facilitating small groups; Ability to work effectively with young adults; Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Contact: Search Committee
Phone: 507-334-6608
Email: stlukes20@msn.com
Date Received: 4/7/08
Church: The Journey, Maple Grove, MN
Position: Worship Director (part time, 15 hours/week)
Job Description: The Journey, a 4 year old BGC church plant in Maple Grove, MN, is currently accepting applications for a paid, part time Worship Director. Job responsibilities include leading worship at our Sunday worship gatherings and at special services, building and leading the worship teams at The Journey, working with the lead pastor to develop the worship gathering weekly, as well as all areas of oversight for technology use within the Journey services. If you are interested, please call Brian Stevens, Lead Pastor.
Contact: Pastor Brian
Phone: 612-720-3932
Email: pastorbrian@thejourneymn.com
Web: www.thejourneymn.com
Date Received: 3/14/08
Church: Calvary Church of Roseville, Minnesota
Position: Pastor of Contemporary Worship – Roseville Campus
Job Description: Oversee, coordinate and give leadership direction to all aspects of weekly contemporary worship services, in order to assist in our purpose of establishing people in community, encouraging Christ-like maturity, equipping for ministry, extending God’s kingdom and exalting God in worship. Responsibilities: Work together with the Creative Team to plan and organize weekly and special worship services; Continually research musical and cultural trends; Encourage, support and serve as a resource to the leadership of blended worship; Provide leadership of worship for church-wide services and supporting the worship elements of other ministries in the church; Recruit and train ministry team leaders for ushering and Worship Center decorations; Supervise and develop worship ministry team leaders; Recruit, train, develop, and pastor worship teams; and Manage the worship budget for contemporary worship services, drama and technical support.
Candidate Description: Qualifications: Model a commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church; Possess a passion to worship God and to see others worship Him; Exercise spiritual gifts of worship leadership, creative communication and administration; Strong communication, organizational, and people skills; At least three years experience leading worship, preparing music, leading instrumental and vocal rehearsals, and developing artists; Good working knowledge of the guitar and/or keyboard, with the ability to lead worship while playing an instrument; General knowledge of and experience working with sound, multi-media, and lighting systems; Ability to recruit and develop ministry teams of volunteers; Possess an appreciation for a broad range of musical and creative art styles including contemporary and traditional; Ability to encourage, support and collaborate with the leadership of blended worship; Bachelor’s degree required with master’s degree desirable; Become a member of Calvary Church.
Contact: Linda Bonasera, Office Manager
Phone: 651-487-2855
Fax: 651-488-3308
Email: bonasera@calvarychurch.us
Web: www.calvarychurch.us
Date Received: 2/29/08
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