P.O. Box 380 :: St. Joseph, IL 61873
Average Attendance: 225-250
Contact Information
Tom Anders, Senior Minister
(217) 469-2207
(217) 637-1336 (alt)
(217) 469-8210 (fax)
tanders@sjcoc.com
Position Description
WEB ADDRESS: www.sjcoc.com
POSITION OF MINISTRY TO BE FILLED: Full-time Worship Minister
BIBLE COLLEGE AND/OR SEMINARY EDUCATION PREFERRED: College Graduate with some previous experience in worship ministry.
PERTINENT FACTS
Congregation Size: 225-250 in Total Worship Attendance
Location: Village of St. Joseph, IL (Bedroom Community for Champaign-Urbana)
Population: 3,500 in Village (5,000-7,000 within ten miles)
Salary Information: Salary Range from $35,000-45,000 depending on experience and housing arrangements.
Parsonage Included? Yes, if needed.
Will church allow candidate to continue education? Possibly
RESUMES SHOULD BE SENT TO: Church of Christ, Attn: Tom Anders, Senior Minister, P.O. Box 380, St. Joseph, IL 61873.
Telephone: Church — (217) 469-2207; Home — (217) 469-2318; Cell — (217) 637-1336
E-Mail: tanders@sjcoc.com
Overview. The Church of Christ in St. Joseph, IL is seeking a full-time Worship Minister to lead its worship ministry team. St. Joseph is a young and growing community just outside Champaign-Urbana in Central Illinois. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic leader with lots of passion to help us reach our fast-growing community. If you have been looking for a church that will give you the freedom to create relevant experiences that will change lives, we are the church for you.
Skills and Qualities. The successful worship minister has a combination of creative skills and organizational qualities. A strong vocalist with excellent musical ability and a broad appreciation for and knowledge of music, the worship minister is comfortable working independently and as part of a team and can effectively lead a worship band and congregational music. At the same time, the creative qualities must be balanced with some organizational skills and attention to detail. The worship minister will see to all the details of an effective worship service.
The worship minister should be confident and self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.
Requirements
• A passion for worship ministry and the arts
• A lifestyle that reflects a passionate relationship with Jesus
• Commitment to participating as a team member in leading the church in meeting its vision to reach our community through worship, music and the arts
• Experience leading a contemporary worship band
• Experience planning culturally relevant and effective worship experiences
• Evidence of broad musical knowledge, including modern and traditional worship styles
• Ability to interact with others with flexibility and tact
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A solid understanding of technology related to worship design, including sound, lighting, and stage design
Full Job description available upon request.