EXPERIENCED CHURCH DRUMMER & VOCALIST

16340 Hamilton Avenue,Highland Park MI 48203

29 August, 2021

Description

A Pentecostal, energetic, life giving church in Highland Park. Our desire is to see lives transformed by the power of God’s word and LOVE! Classification Non-Exempt Reports to Pastor Date July 2020 JOB DESCRIPTION Church Drummer Summary/Objective Drummer Provide musical leadership on the drums and auxiliary percussion and will work with the Director of Worship & The Arts, Music Director, Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Associate Pastors to ensure order, structure, and harmony among all aspects of worship within Holy Temple of Faith Church and other ministry events as required. Essential Functions  Practice individually and regularly to ensure excellence of execution in all repertoire each week. This is easily a three-hour commitment per week.  Work with a team of other musicians in HTOF Church rhythm section (drummer, bass player, and other keyboard/organ musicians), small brass ensemble, and guest musicians.  Reports at 9:00 a.m. Every Sunday morning to begin warm-up and band review for worship.  Be prepared for and attend all scheduled band and/or choir rehearsals.  Support the church’s dynamic worship environment through well-prepared execution of all music that includes accurate leadership of hymns, praise & worship music, contemporary, gospel and other music offered by the choir and congregation.  Perform all other related duties and assignments as deemed necessary on required dates. Competencies  Must have excellent sight-reading/chart-reading skills and the ability to play music representative of the genres used in worship at HTOF Church: anthems, hymns, traditional gospel, praise and worship, contemporary gospel, and other styles.  Follow written and oral instructions with little supervision. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a consultant position. Days and hours of work are Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., except during special programs and events during nights and weekends. Required Education and Experience High school diploma. Experience working in music ministry as a drummer. Preferred Education and Experience Experience in church music ministry, music performance, music education, or other related field. Experience in Music, Worship, and/or the Arts. Other Duties Other duties as assigned by the Pastor, Director of Worship or The Arts Director. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please Forward Email Also, submit the following links/videos: 1. A full-length video of you playing an upbeat gospel or Praise & Worship song; 2. A full-length video of you playing a slower gospel or Praise & Worship song; and 3. A video of you playing another style of music that showcases your gifts (e.g., jazz, R&B, rock, fusion, etc.). This video should be at least two minutes in length. Not Organized Religion...A Real Community for Real People...Holy Temple of Faith Church of God in Christ is a fellowship of God-followers and God-seekers. We are a church for the unchurched, the de-churched, the hurting. A place of healing and hope. Of acceptance and love. A place where truth changes lives and love transforms hearts. We don't soft-pedal truth. We don't tell you what you want to hear. We tell you what you need to hear. We're asking Jesus to change ALL our hearts. Continually. We're a safe place to test your faith. A place to connect, make friends, ask real questions and find real answers to the most important questions in life. We are the church where Love Abides.Services are as follows: Sunday: 10 A.M. Morning Worship ExperienceTuesday: 6:30 P.M. Curbside Chat Bible Study Every Tuesday Monday, Wednesday and Friday Prayer Service at 12 noon