Arthur Griffin

Minister of Music @First Baptist Congregational Church

Chicago, IL, US

Coordinate the musical and creative aspects of all worship services:Prepare and manage annual budget for music worship ministries.Approve and supervise music for all church-wide worship services and functions.Recruit, equip, and oversee musicians for vocal, band, choir, special music, and worship leading.Coordinates rehearsals and coordinate vocal and instrumental production & staging. Be sure to communicate with all technicians in a clear and timely manner.Lead the musical and creative elements in worship services (accompanying, singing, worship, etc. as required).Purchase, catalog, and coordinate all ministry-area-related resources, including lead sheets, scores, choir/ensemble books, etc.Assist in the development and execution of worship services:Assist the Lead Pastor with vision, brainstorming, and producing creative ideas for use in services and programs.Work with the Lead Pastor to develop the worship service order and flow, including the use of music, media, drama, & dance ministries.Oversee equipment and logistics:Purchase, catalog, and coordinate lead sheets, scores, choir/ensemble books, etc.Select and maintain worship software.Fulfill ministerial staff responsibilities:Maintain principles of impeccable Christian conduct and character, ministry competence, and chemistry, including an enthusiastic desire to work with people, a humble servant’s heart, a positive “can-do” attitude, and a teachable, “team-player” spirit.Communicate and coordinate all ministry area related functions/rehearsals with the master church calendar.Attend church-wide functions (including Sunday morning worship) and any other function as requested by the Lead Pastor, including but not limited to staff meetings and leadership meetings.Submit to a criminal background check and performance staff review as requested by the Lead Pastor.Adhere to the church’s Constitution, By-Laws, and Official Policies, including the Staff Policy Manual.