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First United Methodist Church Coppell is currently seeking a Director of Music Ministry. Please view the job description below. Applicants may forward questions or resumes to SPRC@fumccoppell.org.
Director of Music Ministry ~ Job Description
BACKGROUND:
First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Coppell is seeking a Director of Music Ministry to coordinate and
manage all music programs within the church. With over 2,000 members, FUMC of Coppell currently offers 3
Sunday morning services (2 that offer a traditional style of worship and one that offers a blended contemporary
style). This Fall, the church will be adding a 4th service that is more youth-focused with a youth praise band.
Coppell, Texas is a quaint, tight-knit, family-centered community on the outskirts of Dallas near DFW airport.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Music Ministry is responsible for the vision, direction and oversight of all music within the life
of the congregation, which includes:
•Managing a music staff of 4-5 part-time people
•Providing leadership for the current music program: traditional choirs (separate adult, youth and children),
orchestra, hand bells (separate adult, youth and children), contemporary worship band, and a newly created
youth praise band.
•Working with self-directed ensembles, the Fine Arts Academy, special musical productions throughout the
year, weddings and funerals.
NOTE: Initially, special emphasis will be placed on working with the contemporary and youth services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must be…
•Passionate … they must have a passion for spiritual worship with a visible and contagious love for the Lord
(i.e. dynamic, engaging, nurturing and spirit-filled… who can stir the coals and ignite the fire)
•Visionary … who understands and respects Methodist heritage and theology but also has a vision for the
future and a desire to lead the church to embrace diversity in musical worship (someone who is not afraid to
take some risk and stretch with meaningful creativity)
•Both a leader and a team player …who can recognize and utilize the different gifts and strengths of the
current staff and volunteers to integrate music with other programs and achieve results
•Resourceful, self-motivated and organized…who sees what needs to be done and makes it happen
•Committed … to being a part of the church family, serving in the community and involved with the
congregation
EXPERIENCE:
Masters Degree in music preferred
•Experience with the various styles of traditional sacred music and classical choral direction for large groups
(including youth and/or children). Experience with instrumental conducting a plus.
•Experience with contemporary praise bands (including band construction, writing and arranging music,
sound systems, multi-media, etc.)… experience with start-up services a plus
•Experience managing full or part-time music staff as well as recruiting / coordinating volunteers
All applications will need to submit a resume and a cover letter which presents a personal faith statement of
their philosophy of music ministry, how they have directly impacted musical worship in the past, why they are
interested in this particular position and specifically what they believe they can bring to the position. Applicants
may forward questions or resumes to SPRC@fumccoppell.org.