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Music Ministry

Position Description
Director of Worship and Music
(Full-time)
 
The Director of Worship and Music is to represent Jesus Christ and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in all interactions as well as oversee and support assigned ministry areas.
 
DUTIES:
 
Administrative
  • To oversee and support the Worship Ministries, including music.
  • To provide visionary leadership to assigned ministry areas.
  • To oversee and motivate the lay leaders responsible for these ministry areas.
  • To communicate ideas and information efficiently and effectively.
  • To perform other tasks as assigned by the congregation.
 
Worship Ministry
  • To work closely with the pastor in the planning of worship services.
  • To make sure all necessary personnel are in place for each worship service.
 
Music Ministries
  • To serve as the director of all Choirs and Praise Band.
  • To recruit volunteer leadership of other music activities.
  • To schedule organists for worship services.
  • To arrange for special music in all worship services.
  • To oversee the programs and finances of all music activities of the congregation.
  • To arrange for Little Lamb Preschoolers participation in chapel.
 
RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
 
  • Agreement and observance of the teachings of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 
  • To serve as a member of the pastoral team administered by the pastor.
  • To work with the pastor and other staff, striving for a partnership that is God-pleasing and beneficial to the congregation.
  • To be functionally accountable to the pastor for day-to-day responsibilities.
  • To have ultimate responsibility to the congregation.

If interested in this position please call the church office to make an appointment with Pastor Draeger.

Our congregation enjoys a variety of music during worship, depending on the service and occasion. From a contemporary worship service led by our praise band to traditional hymns to a mixture of both, opportunities to praise God through music abound. There are also a number of ways music lovers can get involved:
  • Sacred Choir - Adult choir which performs throughout the year during the 8 a.m., 1030 a.m., and holiday services. 
  • Praise Band
  • Junior Choir - Grades 3 through 8 alternating hand-chimes and vocal choir.
  • Kids's Choir - Sunday morning
  • Special Music - Throughout the year, special choirs are assembled for holidays and special events,  in addition to the regular choirs.
  • Handbell Choir - The Handbell Choir practices on Tuesday evenings and performs several times a year at 8:00 a.m. and
    ​10:30 a.m. services.

If you're interested in getting involved in the music ministry, contact the church office.

​Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
8600 27 Mile Road
Washington, MI 48094
Phone: (586) 781-5567 FAX: (586) 781-0672
secretary@ourredeemer-lcms.org
​Worship Services
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - Traditional
Sunday: 9:15 a.m. - SONShine kids/Bible Study (Sept - May)
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Blended Service

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  • Our Church
    • What We Believe
    • Services
    • Join Our Church
    • Staff & Leadership
  • News & Events
    • Newsletter
    • It's your Serve
    • Calendar
    • Prayer Calendar
    • Events & Announcements
    • This Week at Our Redeemer
  • Ministries
    • Assimilation >
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Bible Studies
    • Get Involved
    • LIFE Ministries
    • Men's Ministry
    • Music Ministry
    • Outreach Ministries
    • Prayer Chain
    • SONshine kids program
    • St. John's Cemetery
    • Vacation Bible School
    • Women's Ministry
    • Mission Life - Youth Fellowship
  • Sermon
  • Little Lambs Preschool
  • ONLINE GIVING
  • COVID-19 UPDATE
  • Links to Lutheran Resources
  • It's your Serve