Worship Coordinator in Winnipeg, MB

Worship Coordinator (.75 – Negotiable)
McIvor Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church –  Winnipeg, Manitoba

Job Description

Purpose of the Position: The Worship Coordinator provides spiritual leadership to the congregation in the context of worship experiences. The Worship Coordinator will provide a biblical, theological, cultural and organizational framework for our gatherings.

This position has responsibility for spiritual leadership and administrative support in the following areas:

Leadership

• Together with the lead pastor, provide spiritual leadership in the worship of our congregation, developing and guiding worship experiences that lead our congregation to encounter God, experience fellowship, hear God’s Word and bring significant offerings in response.
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate worship planning and implementation.
• By example, instruction and mentoring, lead those who will lead the congregation in worship, building community within worship teams, and ministry coaching/resourcing for increased effectiveness.
• Build capacity of McIvor’s worship ministry through the establishment of teams.
• Provide opportunities for expression of a wide variety of art forms and ministry gifts by all of the age groups within the congregation.
• Lead worship and/or a worship team as required.

Administration

• Develop and coordinate worship outlines long term for Sunday services and other congregational worship experiences.
• Oversee the appointment and scheduling of worship leaders, readers, drama groups, audio/visual technicians, ushers and other ministry teams.
• Complete and distribute seasonal worship calendars/planners to staff and worship volunteers.
• Assist in the selection and preparation of music, drama, readings, graphics, videos, and other elements of worship services.
• Ensure the weekly production of “PowerPoint” slides and printed song sheets as required.
• Work with the Worship Committee in appointing and mentoring Music Team leaders.
• Work with the Worship Symbols committee to provide visual interest in our worship spaces.
• Direct and resource planning teams for special services (e.g. Christmas, Easter).
• Administrative support:
• Build song and AV library.
• Ensure the musical instruments within the church are appropriately maintained and serviced.  
• Ensure the church is up to date on all licensing and copyright requirements.
• Oversee setup details related to special events.

Qualifications

• A spiritually and emotionally mature follower of Jesus who has a passion for worship ministry and is committed to the church.
• Able and willing to become a member of McIvor Avenue MB Church and to support its vision for ministry.
• Education and Experience (The position is open to “developmental” candidates, individuals who do not currently meet all the education and experience requirements of the position, but are willing to commit to a plan for additional education or training. Growth goals and timelines would be established in conversation with the successful candidate.)
• Post-secondary education with some particular courses in the area of Worship.
• Experience in some aspect of worship ministry and leadership.
• Formal musical training is preferred.  
• Demonstrated creativity in incorporating various art forms into worship services is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function well in a team environment and work independently
• Strong administrative, planning and organizational skills
• Creativity and initiative
• Team leadership
• Organizational awareness
• Communication skills (aural, oral, written, and public)
• Motivation and mobilization of volunteers

Relationships

• The Worship Coordinator reports to the Lead Pastor and Church Council.
• As a member of the pastoral team, the Worship Coordinator will participate in staff meetings, Church Council (ex-officio) and congregational meetings as required by the agenda.
• Serve as a member of the McIvor Worship Committee, which gives general oversight and support to the worship ministry and equipping events of McIvor Church.
• Beyond these meetings, working hours are variable depending on the requirements of the position and the personal schedule of the successful candidate.

Resources

• Office space, equipment and supplies.
• A worship budget for subscriptions, purchases, supplies.
• A professional development budget, which is shared with the other pastoral staff.

Church Description: McIvor Avenue MB Church is an urban church of approximately 500 members. We have two distinct worship services on a Sunday morning; a traditional/blended service at 9:00 a.m. and a contemporary service at 11:15 a.m.

This position is open to Canadian citizens, residing in Canada.

Please see Website for further details: www.mcivorchurch.com

Salary Scale as per McIvor Avenue MB Church Grid

Start Date: flexible - based on candidate’s availability

Closing Date is: December 31, 2012

Please e-mail resumes to: mcivorcareers@gmail.com or submit to

McIvor Avenue MB Church, 200 McIvor Ave. , Winnipeg, MB  R2G 0Z8

Attention: Leona Boschmann