Christ United Methodist Church

Ministry Description

Ministry Title:Traditional Service SubstitutePianist

Date:August 29, 2017

Reports to:Senior Pastor and the Staff-Parish Relations Team

Main Goal: To glorify God and to assist leading the congregation in worship by

playing the pianofor traditional worship services on Sunday mornings

(and other special services, if needed).

KEY RESULTS AREA #1: BEING A PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

Supporting Goal:With God’s help, I will be the part of the body of Christ God created

me to be so as to help build up the whole body of Christ.

You’ll know you’re a good and faithful servant when you…

  1. Maintain good communication:
  2. Communicate regularly with the pastor for the schedule and needs.
  3. Notifysecretary of all repair, maintenance, or tuning needs of the organ or piano.
  4. Practice good stewardship:
  5. Follow copyright laws.
  6. Make sure the building is locked and lights turned offif I am the last one to leave.
  7. Follow the guidelines and policies as set forth in the Christ UMC Child Protection Policy and Employee Handbook.

KEY RESULTS AREA #2: SERVING AS CHOIR PIANIST

Supporting Goal:With God’s help, I will serve asa substitute pianist for traditional

worship services and other specialworship services as needed.

You’ll know you’re a good and faithful servant when you…

  1. Follow the direction and guidance of the pastor.
  2. Rehearse the songs so you are prepared for worship:
  3. Prelude
  4. Hymns and/or praise choruses for the congregation to sing (generally 3)
  5. Children’s Moments (play “Jesus Loves Me” or other appropriate song as children come forward for Children’s Moments)
  6. Offertory (May be instrumental or have congregation sing)
  7. Doxology
  8. Songs during Communion (May be instrumental or have congregation sing)
  9. Postlude
  10. Be available to accompany person(s) for special music, if needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  1. Worship Time:Sundays at 8:45 a.m.
  2. Begins:As soon as possible
  3. Pay:This is a volunteer position