Snapshot

Denomination: SBC

Weekly Attendance: 550+

Location: Hickory, NC

The Role: Minister of Music

_{We are prayerfully seeking a dynamic and experienced Minister of Music to lead our multigenerational church in worship. MVBC has an established, large worship/tech team with men and women of all ages, from the choir to the praise team. However, we are always recruiting and looking for ways to grow and expand the ministry.}

Role of the Music Minister:

_{The Minister of Music will oversee and produce worship services and special programs, coordinating all service details based on theme and overall direction established in partnership with the Lead Pastor. He must be a dynamic, passionate visionary in leading people to Jesus in ways that embody the four core values in our mission statement. The Minister of Music will be a team-builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of recruiting and developing teams and individuals. This position is pastoral in nature, requiring service not solely as a musical/performing arts director and ministry coordinator, but also as a spiritually mature shepherd to the church body.}

Candidate Requirements:

Spiritual

• _{A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing personal relationship with Him expressed by ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fellowship/community, and financial generosity.}
• _{Commitment to the mission, vision, and philosophy of MVBC.}
• _{A Spirit-led life that exemplifies the standards for church leaders in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.} 
• _{Fully embrace the Baptist Faith and Message 2000} 
• _{A commitment to disciple and shepherd those in the church, specifically in worship ministry.} 

Professional

• _{Demonstrated excellence as the primary worship leader in a congregation of 300+ for a minimum of 2 years}
• _{College education (minimum: bachelor’s degree; seminary/doctorate preferred, or willing to pursue)}
• _{Skilled use of technology in worship (sound, lighting, computers, video, etc.); well-versed in Planning Center, ProPresenter, Resi livestream and Blackmagic Design, etc.}
• _{Musical skill across numerous instruments (keys, guitar, vocals, drums, etc.)} 
• _{Theologically discerning and strong in expository song selection} 
• _{Proven track record of recruiting and building intergenerational teams} 
• _{Ability to lead/manage other employees and invest/develop them}
• _{Oversee and manage the worship budget in a responsible way}
• _{Lead weekly rehearsals with praise team and choir}
• _{Help resource and serve Student and Kids Ministry worship teams as needed (not a consistent presence, though)}
• _{Ability and willingness to lead another area of ministry along with an established volunteer team (Missions, 55+, etc.) – this can be a collaborative conversation for best fit}

Personal

• _{Strong leadership, organization, and administration skills}
• _{Enthusiastic stage presence for leading a larger, growing church in worship}
• _{Extroverted, go-getter personality with proven initiative and willingness to grow professionally}
• _{Lead in pastoral care for all worship team members}

About Hickory, North Carolina:

<sub>Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a medium-sized city (Pop. 43,981) with large city offerings.  Located in Catawba County, Hickory is known for its affordable cost of living, gorgeous nature, and beautiful real estate. Located on I-40, Hickory is an hour away from big cities like Charlotte, Boone, and Asheville.

Hickory recently made U.S. News's list of Best Places to Live, Best Places to Retire, and Best and Most Affordable Places to Live</sub>