• A strong and growing relationship with Christ.
• Engaging, creative, and imaginative worship leader skilled at crafting worship experiences that have theological depth and create an emotive space for congregational worship.
• Excellent musician with a broad understanding of modern and traditional worship music styles and the ability to develop and utilize multiple visual and artistic components.
• Proven leadership skills and an ability to think strategically and guide tactical execution of ideas.
• Cooperative, team player with excellent interpersonal skills to work wellwith colleagues, volunteers, and congregants.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Performance, Music Education, or Church Music preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and experience using technology for modern worship:
  • • Worship planning and presentation software such as Planning Center and ProPresenter.
    • Ability to understand the basic use of digital mixing boards and other AV equipment.
    • Ability to understand video, lighting, and the potential use of other aesthetic components of the worship experience.

• Select and arrange music for Vine worship service on Sunday mornings and other services or events, as needed.
• Coordinate closely with pastoral leadership on incorporating liturgical elements into the Vine worship service.
• Participate in the church worship planning meetings.
• Lead the design and execution of the Vine worship service experience, together with the Senior ad Associate Pastor(s). This includes but is not limited to:
  • • Choreographing the flow of the worship service
    • Lighting and stage design
    • Creative use of video production
    • Pre-worship and post-worship video and music
    • Coordinating with technical staff and volunteers to execute the technical elements during the service.
    • On-line worship experience components as part of the live-stream offering.
• Lead, recruit, develop, schedule, and rehearse musicians for the Vine worship service.
• Create motivating volunteer recruitment and training experiences and guidelines.
• Provide training and rehearse youth worship leaders for youth meetings and activities.
• Assist the Director of Student Life in preparing and selecting appropriate music for youth meetings and activities.
• Coordinate and manage administrative functions of the Vine worship services:
  • • Maintain schedule of each Vine service in Planning Center.
    • Manage song content in ProPresenter.
    • Coordinate set up and teardown of all stage equipment.
    • Manage copyright licensing for songs (CCLI).

The Special Needs Ministries Coordinator (SNMC) will be the primary coordinator and shepherd of all the Special Needs Ministries. The SNMC will coordinate all activities, volunteers, related training, and shepherding related to the Special Needs Ministries. This includes but is not limited to the Sunday Mini-Miracles Classes, the weekly Shine On class, the monthly Buddy Break program, the annual Night to Shine Prom, and the quarterly Keep Shining Worship Experience.

The SNMC will also be responsible for creating and maintaining an atmosphere consistent with the mission and vision of the Special Needs Ministries Committee. The mission of the Special Needs Ministries Committee is to strengthen FPC as a community of belonging for people of ALL abilities. The goal of our program is to provide and grow worship and ministry opportunities for individuals with differing abilities and their families.

• Coordinate and lead the volunteers, leaders, and teaching staff for the various special needs ministry programs

  • • Educate, recruit, and train adults and youth to support individuals and families involved in special needs ministry

    • Ensure consistency and continuity with FPC volunteer policies and procedures, including background checks

    • Schedule and supervise volunteers and/or paid caregivers

• Direct Ministry Teams of each of these FPC programs:

  • • Sunday Morning: 8:45–12:30(First Kids & Kids Etc.): Mini Miracles 1 & 2, Inclusion

    • Wednesday Kids Club 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. during school year: Mini Miracles 1 & 2, Inclusion 
      Youth Ministry Inclusion/Integration

    • Summer Ministry Programs coordinated with Children’s & Youth Ministry

• Facilitate the Ministry Teams of these Outreach (gateway) programs:

• • • Shine On (weekly plus)
    • Buddy Break(monthly plus)
    • Keep Shining (quarterly)
    • Night to Shine(annual plus meetings)
    • Shine Bright(annual with group home residents)

• Develop and carry out regular communication plans with families, staff & volunteers, and church ministries which interact with SNM

• Coordinate with Director of Children’s Ministry for consistent curriculum and make modifications and accommodations as needed for individual children. (school year & summer programs)

• Maintain the following documents:

  • • Up-to-date information and contact forms

    • Pertinent encounter notations

    • Inventory and procurement of supplies

    • Financial reports to SNM Committee

    • Accurate budgets for the Special Needs Ministry

• Attend Special Needs Ministry Committee Meeting and coordinate agenda with Elder

• Attend church staff meeting, as needed.

• Maintain strong relationship with Little Shepherd’s Preschool

  • • Coordinate the use of shared space and equipment.

    • Explore the viability of including students of different abilities in preschool classes.

• Be responsible for other activities as directed by the Associate Pastor of Outreach.

Annual performance evaluation will be conducted annually by the Associate Pastor of Outreach.