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First Baptist Church in Newton is a Welcoming and Affirming congregation affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists and the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. We are committed to being a faithful, thoughtful, and welcoming congregation.
We are seeking a Music Minister to lead the congregation in musical engagement and expression. Thirty years ago, this congregation had a strong classical and traditional church music foundation with a large choir and church members who performed with the BSO. In the last decade, we went through a period with more modern music and a band on Sunday mornings. The current congregation appreciates both of these periods in their history and values a range of musical expression in worship.
Our Music Minister will:
- Lead music for Sunday services (mostly piano with options for other instruments). Weekly music includes prelude, postlude, 3 hymns, special music, and other service music.
- Select and plan music for Sunday services in partnership with the pastors.
- Work with the Senior Pastor and the Pastor of Faith Formation and the Arts to reform/rebuild an intergenerational and/or adult choir.
- Introduce the congregation to new music.
- Support the life and ministry of the church.
Qualifications:
- A passion for music making in a faith community
- Proficiency on the piano. Knowledge of the organ is a plus.
- Familiarity with Christian sacred music traditions
- Professional
- Flexible
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Salary - $20,000 per year
Hours – Quarter time, Sundays required
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Rev. Jana Yeaton at minister[at]fbcnewton.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newton Center, MA 02459: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location