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WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 900-1,000

Meet Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church

Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church is a thriving family of believers committed to mobilizing the next generation to live a life on mission for Christ, loving and serving our local community with mercy, care, and compassion, and equipping our church to share the gospel so others discover new life in Christ. As Christians who believe we have been called to be disciples as we disciple others, we worship, serve, connect, and seek fresh ways to reach others with the gospel. We also love to have a little fun along the way! We’re so excited for you to join us on that journey!

We are a unique combination of Reformed, Spirit-filled, and Egalitarian. We are committed to our Reformed heritage, and root ourselves in our denomination—the Evangelical Presbyterian Church—which has a four-fold emphasis on churches that are Presbyterian, Reformed, Evangelical, and Missional. We are Spirit-filled, seeking to invite the Holy Spirit to be present to us and to equip us with the gifts that he gives to fulfill our work for Christ. And, we are Egalitarian, believing that God equips and calls both men and women to all roles within the church. We believe this trifecta is a unique combination that you might not find in many places, and if you align with these emphases, you will feel at home at Chapel Hill.

Over the next five years, we have a desire to see our community of Gig Harbor and the surrounding area impacted by a revival of the work of God. We see the church having such a positive impact on our community that if we were to cease to exist, people would cry out for our return. We see individual attenders of Chapel Hill inspired, equipped, and released to share the gospel in their spheres of influence so that thousands find new life in Christ. We see graduates from our student ministries going into college and the workplace, so on fire for Jesus, that they captivate others, extending Christ’s impact across this nation and beyond. And we believe all of this will only be possible by the work of God, to whom we are crying out daily to effect this work of revival in our midst.

About the Worship Arts Director

The purpose of the Worship Arts Director is to lead the worship ministry at Chapel Hill to create experiences that elevate people who are far from Jesus, form people into exalters of Jesus, and launch people into their next steps with Jesus.

The Worship Arts Director responsibilities include:

•  Oversee the worship department, staff, and volunteers
• Design and execute regular weekly and special worship services that elevate people who are far from Jesus, form people into exalters of Jesus, and launch people into their next steps with Jesus
• Serve as the primary worship leader at our worship services and raise up volunteer worship leaders
• Empower and equip direct reports to effectively accomplish their respective roles
• Develop a process to regularly identify and deploy new volunteers in the music ensembles
• Shepherd, train, manage, and care for the worship team vocalists, worship leaders, section leaders, choir, and instrumental ensembles
• Coordinate and manage special projects/events and services within the worship ministry (i.e., Christmas, Easter, concerts, etc.)
• Empower and equip the various musical ensembles to lead our congregation in worship, including, but not limited to, the modern worship band, the classic worship ensemble, and the chancel choir
• Manage the worship ministry budget and calendar
• Respond to electronic communications in a timely and sensitive manner
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Arts Director:

Education and experience

•  Bachelor’s degree
• Experience as a proficient worship leader

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Experience managing teams and volunteers. Experience handling and resolving difficult situations, including those related to personnel and volunteers, in a skilled and professional manner.
• Experience in planning, preparing, and leading worship experiences that are shaped by the Gospel, filled with the Spirit, grounded in Scripture, thematically tied to the sermon passage, and engaging for the church. 
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills
• Wide knowledge of various musical styles with emphasis on the music of the church, both traditional and contemporary; ability to read music; musically gifted as a vocalist and instrumentalist.
• Basic working technology knowledge—computers, audio, lights, and visuals.  
• Communication skills are necessary, both verbal and written. Please attach samples.
• Agreement with the EPC Essentials of the Faith and understanding of EPC theology.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, Power PowerPoint.
• Knowledge to research information via the web or other means as needed in seeking new musical resources, ideas, sermon support, etc. Utilizing Google Drive, Pro Presenter, and Worship Planning Center will be required.
• Experience in planning, managing, and coordinating volunteers for worship, concerts, and other special events.

What it’s like to live in Gig Harbor, WA

Gig Harbor is an idyllic community in the Puget Sound, attractive to young families, empty nesters, and retirees. It has seen tremendous growth over the last 50 years, but especially in the last 10 years. It has all the amenities you would want in the town itself, meaning that you need never leave. However, it is located halfway between two national parks (Olympic and Mt Rainier) and only 1 hour from the city of Seattle, providing great opportunities to explore the outdoors and to experience the culture of a large metropolitan city. The schools in Gig Harbor are highly rated, and there are many activities for children to enjoy. Its waterfront location is picturesque and provides the chance to have water-based hobbies right on your doorstep. And, it is only a 45-minute drive to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, offering you easy access to travel to the US and abroad.