Find & Apply For Music Director Jobs in Brookfield, Wisconsin

1. About Brookfield Lutheran Church The mission of Brookfield Lutheran Church is connecting people to life in Jesus. All ministries at Brookfield Lutheran exist to develop disciples of Jesus reflected in three main actions: Connecting with God through a life of worship, prayer, and Bible study. Connecting with the spiritual family through Life Groups and service groups, and Connecting with the community by engaging those who don't know Jesus both locally and globally. At the core of our mission and actions are these values: 1)

MISSIONS

• every person, every day, going everywhere to connect people to life in Jesus; 2)

RELATIONSHIPS

• growing in a relationship with Jesus Christ and developing meaningful connections with others; and 3)

GENEROSITY

• responding with our God-given gifts of time, talent, and treasures.

From an operational perspective, we have organized our ministry into 5

Focus Areas:

Worship, Discipleship, Mission, Care, and Experience. 2. Position Overview Our worship focus will connect people to life in Jesus through meaningful corporate worship which leads people to a dynamic life of worship. The Director of Worship is responsible for evaluating, recommending and implementing strategies and programs to accomplish this focus. In this role you will champion effective change management and have a broad understanding of the design, development, and execution of strategies that align with congregational and ministry goals. Also give musical direction and leadership in worship. 3. Responsibilities a) Culture

• Create an environment where music is the heart and soul of worship. Shape, monitor and nurture a holy, spiritual experience in every service. Design for an optimal experience, both in person and virtual.
• Create a welcoming destination for members and visitors. Use your gifts and ministry to grow the Church.
• Connect music to sermons and inspire people to think differently both in terms of their behaviors and their connections with God, the Church and the Community.
• Make special events special (weddings, funerals, etc.) and create memories that connect people with God and with each other.
• Embrace and enhance the diversity of traditional and contemporary services.
• Continually assess congregation "temperature" through formal and informal channels and work with members to find solutions to challenges. Advance the kingdom via building relationships and resolving problems in a God-pleasing way.
• Protect and nurture the environment. Work with the Board, the Staff, Volunteers, and members to foster an environment of trust, rich feedback, and high performing teams. b) Talent
• Be a Talent Warrior. Attract talent, nurture talent, inspire talent to grow and develop. Create opportunities for pipeline development of new talent.
• Create volunteer opportunities so rich in development that they enhance future employment opportunities. c) Change Management
• Challenge status quo. Inspire leaders and volunteers to continually improve performance, teamwork, programs, and results.
• Provide context. Help Board, staff, volunteers and members anticipate the changing needs of the congregation and mission and adjust accordingly.
• Be a partner. Take lead on Worship issues and work collaboratively to include others' perspectives and suggestions into your ministry to make it more effective. Care about, be involved in, support, and provide insights to other missions and ministries to help make them more effective. Work collectively to improve member experience.
• Relentlessly pursue excellence through continuous improvement of processes, systems, tools, and technology.
• Balance and prioritize: strategy and tactics, change and tradition, in person and virtual, thinking and action, future planning and real time work, policy and common sense. d) Strategy
• Embrace the church's mission and vision. Design, implement, and assess worship ministry which helps propel the congregation and kingdom forward.
• Take the lead on major change initiatives in the area of worship which enhance the Experience portion of our strategic ministry plan. e) Resources
• Research, procure and maintain resources, including lighting, sound, video, staging, instruments, and others, that provide an optimal experience.
• Advance the technology of the church so as to enable better discipleship of existing members and evangelism of everyone else.
• Develop both the in person and virtual service options to be "best in class". f) Stewardship
• Be a budget hawk. Provide leadership and guidance towards resource needs modelling fiscal stewardship of congregational funds.
• Create and manage worship budget. Work with and across other ministry areas to ensure appropriate resources for member experience. 4. General Qualifications
• Personal and passionate faith in Jesus Christ.
• Proactive, self-starter with solid organizational abilities.
• Successful at developing and maintaining worship ministry, especially recruiting and leading volunteers.
• The ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• A high degree of adaptability and flexibility to operate in a fast-paced work environment.
• The ability to have an impact and influence on people and outcomes.
• Exceptional in worship leading 5. Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Minimum of a BA degree in music or music education, or equivalent experience.
• Effectively and genuinely capable of interacting with the congregation while leading worship
• Passion for excellence in contemporary and traditional worship. Ability to listen to and communicate with people of all ages and musical backgrounds.
• Skills for researching issues involved in worship and able to deploy corrective actions in resolution.
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite/Google Docs capabilities
• Planning Center Online (PCO) capabilities (worship planning resource)
• Strong knowledge of worship tech and components (video, lighting, sound, streaming, "multi-tracks"
• Further studies in sacred music, theology or Bible are beneficial.
• Advanced instrumental skill as an accompanist leader (piano or guitar).

6. Reporting Relationships The Director of Worship reports to the Senior Pastor and works with the Worship Committee for the Board of Directors.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00

• $75,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Brookfield, WI 53045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person