Solo Pastor
Job Type: Part-time
Closing Date: Open until filled
Closing Date: Open until filled
The Pastor Nominating Committee invites interested applicants to view the Ministry Information Form (MIF) which is available through the Church Leadership Connection of the PCUSA. For a summary of the job description click here.
Ministry Number: 11302
Ministry Name: Heritage Presbyterian Church
Mailing Address: 880 S 35th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: 402.477.3401
Email: heritagepastorsearch@gmail.com
Website: www.heritagepres.org
Ministry Size: 101-250
Presbytery: Homestead Presbytery
Synod: Synod of Lakes and Prairies
Community Type: College
Position: Solo Pastor
Experience Required: None
Employment Status: Part-Time
Language Requirements: English, ASL beneficial but not required
Statement of Faith Required: Yes
Ministry Number: 11302
Ministry Name: Heritage Presbyterian Church
Mailing Address: 880 S 35th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: 402.477.3401
Email: heritagepastorsearch@gmail.com
Website: www.heritagepres.org
Ministry Size: 101-250
Presbytery: Homestead Presbytery
Synod: Synod of Lakes and Prairies
Community Type: College
Position: Solo Pastor
Experience Required: None
Employment Status: Part-Time
Language Requirements: English, ASL beneficial but not required
Statement of Faith Required: Yes
Director of Music
Job Type: Part-time (10 hours per week)
Starting Date: September 1, 2021
Starting Date: September 1, 2021
Overview
Heritage Presbyterian Church, a small, inclusive community of faith in the heart of Lincoln seeks a part-time Director of Music to join its Ministry Team. At Heritage, music is an integral part of worship. We have an enthusiastic Chancel Choir of 16 singers and a three-octave handbell choir. Many of our handbell ringers also sing in the Chancel Choir. We are seeking a Director of Music who can challenge our musical ability and help us grow in our faith while helping us “make a joyful noise”. For more information about music at Heritage, click here.
The Position
The Director of Music is a quarter-time position (10 hours per week) reporting to the Pastor as Head of Staff and evaluated annually by the Human Resources Committee and the Session.
Primary Tasks
Skills and Qualifications
Compensation
Send resume and salary requirements to:
Candice Minks
Heritage Presbyterian Church
880 S 35th Lincoln, NE 68510
Candice.minks@gmail.com
Heritage Presbyterian Church, a small, inclusive community of faith in the heart of Lincoln seeks a part-time Director of Music to join its Ministry Team. At Heritage, music is an integral part of worship. We have an enthusiastic Chancel Choir of 16 singers and a three-octave handbell choir. Many of our handbell ringers also sing in the Chancel Choir. We are seeking a Director of Music who can challenge our musical ability and help us grow in our faith while helping us “make a joyful noise”. For more information about music at Heritage, click here.
The Position
The Director of Music is a quarter-time position (10 hours per week) reporting to the Pastor as Head of Staff and evaluated annually by the Human Resources Committee and the Session.
Primary Tasks
- Plan and oversee the execution of the music program for regular and special worship services from September through May, working in collaboration with the Pastor and Worship Team.
- Regular Worship Service: 1 per week (Sunday, 10:30am)
- Special Worship Services: 7-8 per year (e.g Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Christmas Eve, Music Sunday)
- Direct the Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir and build participation
- Choir Rehearsals: one pre-service rehearsal per week plus weekly mid-week rehearsals.
- Catalogue and maintain the church’s music library.
- Participate in Worship Team meetings
- Collaborate with music staff for the maintenance of the church’s musical instruments and music ministry-related equipment.
- Develop and execute a strategy for growing congregational leadership and ownership of the music ministry, including collaborating with the Christian Education committee to form a music ministry for children and youth.
- Plan and execute special music-related events, including guest musicians for worship and any special performances.
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree, formal training, or demonstrated experience in music.
- Self-starter; entrepreneurial
- Demonstrated experience in a team setting.
- Flexible Schedule; availability to work weekends
- Experience in a religious, non-profit, or charitable setting preferred.
- Punctual, responsible, and organized with excellent communication skills.
Compensation
- Based on experience.
- Schedule flexibility with advanced notice/preparation.
Send resume and salary requirements to:
Candice Minks
Heritage Presbyterian Church
880 S 35th Lincoln, NE 68510
Candice.minks@gmail.com
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Presbyterian Church (USA) and through it, Homestead Presbytery and its member churches, which includes Heritage Presbyterian Church, is an Equal Opportunity employer, hiring persons to support ministry and calling pastors for congregational leadership without regard to race, ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status or disability.
