Worship Director

VALLEY SIMSBURY WORSHIP ARTS DIRECTOR

Valley Community Baptist Church

590 West Avon Rd.

Avon, CT 06001

Valley Community Baptist Church, located in Avon and Simsbury, Connecticut, is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Director of Worship Arts at our Simsbury location.

CHURCH DESCRIPTION

Valley Community Baptist Church (“Valley”), a member of Converge (formerly the Baptist General Conference), is a vibrant multiplying church. The church is located 15 minutes outside Hartford, Connecticut, and averages 1,200 people in worship attendance across our two locations each week. In the past 20 years, Valley has planted two daughter churches and launched two additional locations. The most recent launch is in Simsbury, a community north of the launching campus in Avon. Valley Simsbury has a strong mission and discipleship impulse and is known for families and individuals committed to “life together, on mission, for God’s glory.” Valley Simsbury has grown in attendance since COVID and is currently averaging 150 people in worship each Sunday. Valley is an evangelical, conservative, congregationally governed, Elder-led church and is known for: (1) biblical, relevant, multi-style worship services and strong preaching ministry; (2) strong ministry to children and students; and (3) constant pursuit of innovative ways to do ministry.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Valley Simsbury Director of Worship Arts reports directly to Valley Simsbury’s Pastor and is responsible for leading weekend worship gatherings.  

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have a history that demonstrates these skills and experience:

• Supports and advances the vision and direction of the church in unity with the staff and lay leadership.
• Theological convictions and passion for worship that is biblical, Spirit-filled, and engaging.
• Demonstrated ability to lead worship that is generationally and culturally relevant.
• High proficiency in leading worship vocally and instrumentally (guitar or keyboard). Three or more years of worship experience is preferred.
• Strong team-building skills that inspire, call, equip, and decisively deploy teams to carry out the mission of God.
• Experience and/or a strong aptitude with sound equipment, video equipment, and presentation software.

ATTRIBUTES

To be effective in this role, a successful candidate will be a growing, committed disciple of Jesus Christ who possesses the following core gifts or passions:

• A passion to lead God’s people in a lifestyle of worship.
• A lifestyle increasingly marked by mission, discipleship, and a vibrant, growing faith walk.
• Personal and emotional maturity.
• Effective written and verbal communicator.
• Team-oriented.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Biblical studies or ministry degree is a plus.

ABOUT SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT

Simsbury lies in the northern end of the Farmington Valley, nestled two hours between New York City, Boston, the beaches of Cape Cod, and the mountains of Vermont. Simsbury (population 23,000) covers about 34 square miles and is located in Hartford County. While the town continues to develop planned neighborhoods, the government is sensitive to maintaining its historic charm, making it the quintessential New England community. Simsbury is known for its downtown area with historic buildings, medical and dental facilities, specialty shops, food markets, and the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. The town hosts an annual music festival and regular community celebrations. Simsbury continues to position itself as an ideal community to live, work, and play. Simsbury has been featured as one of seven towns in Connecticut that are highly walkable, bikeable, and livable. Nearly 100 percent of resident and visitors agreed that Simsbury is a safe community and that its parks, trails, rivers, and forests provide outstanding outdoor recreation and natural beauty. 

CONTACT

Interested individuals should forward a cover letter, resume, and written testimony to:

Search - Simsbury

Valley Community Baptist Church

590 West Avon Rd.

Avon, CT 06001

Or email:

search@valleycommunity.cc

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