Director of Worship and Music
Jacksonville Children's Chorus, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Now Hiring – Director of Worship and Music
The Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (Tab) in Indianapolis is now seeking a full-time Director of Worship and Music to lead a vibrant, Christ‑centered worship life rooted in musical excellence and artistic creativity. This role oversees all traditional, contemporary, jazz, and special event music; directs choirs, soloists, instrumentalists, and interns; collaborates closely with pastors; and nurtures a worship culture that blends historic sacred music with innovative artistic expression.
Tab offers exceptional musical resources—including a Casavant organ, Steinway grand piano, Reiger tracker organ, handbells, and a strong choral program supported by paid section leaders. The Director of Worship and Music will guide worship planning, direct ensembles, coordinate special services, mentor interns, support weddings and funerals, and partner with our Media Ministry for livestream and broadcast projects.
We are seeking a gifted musician with strong organ/piano skills, choral and instrumental conducting experience, broad stylistic fluency, excellent organizational and interpersonal strengths, and a deep commitment to Christ.
Join a church with a rich sacred music legacy, a thriving urban mission, and a passion for worship that inspires and transforms!
Contact If you would like to apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Mark John at beaconmark@gmail.com.
Qualification Requirements
Strong personal commitment to faith in Jesus Christ
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in music; preference for Master’s Degree; minimum of 5 years’ experience
Appreciation of church worship and music programming
Excellent musicianship including: organ and piano playing skills; vocals, orchestral, ensemble and especially choral conducting; leading handbell groups; ability to read chord charts to support contemporary worship musicians
Broad understanding of different music styles and their effective employment within a Christian church community to facilitate worship and congregational spiritual growth
Understanding of the use of worship and music and how it rises out of the history of the church
Excellent organizational capabilities and strong communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective leadership and interactions with church members, staff and ensemble members and outside entities
Major Responsibilities
Model Christ‑centered values while planning, leading, coordinating, and administering all aspects of the Worship, Music and Arts Ministry of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
Build relationships with the greater community through the use of music and arts, creating avenues of faith building.
Actively and creatively employ music and the arts as a means of enhancing worship and communication with God.
Administer annual worship and music budgets and oversee spending in accordance with church budgetary requirements.
Communicate and coordinate with pastors regarding Sunday morning and special worship services.
Help plan content for, and participate in, worship services as needed.
Direct, rehearse and coordinate all choirs, soloists, section leaders, instrumentalists, specialists and oversee volunteers or guests for worship service.
Rehearse and practice all service music to be performed for Sunday mornings and/or special services.
Support planning and communications related to special events on the church calendar and regular worship services.
Assist with preparing and proofreading bulletins, promotional materials, coordinating Minute for Missions segments, supervise changing of paraments and hymn boards.
Participate in weekly staff meetings for input, communication, and building strong staff relations.
Supervise and assist Contemporary Service Worship Leader and team as needed.
Plan and direct church special events, including Tab Jams, for special worship services and conferences—playing as needed or securing qualified musicians, worship leaders or clinicians.
Coordinate use of building and scheduleable resources for special events, weddings, funerals, etc.
Meet with families for wedding and funeral arrangements; play/perform music; oversee and coordinate staff and volunteers; review and approve musical selections in accordance with church policies.
Collaborate/coordinate production for special live streams, programs or channel recordings, TV or other media efforts with Media Ministry Director; select and manage guest musicians for productions.
Structure and supervise Tab’s use of Music Interns and encourage those with special talents to use their gifts.
Pray for the Music Ministry, worship services, participants and attendees.
Serve as non‑voting liaison to Worship, Music, and Arts Committee; coordinate agenda, minutes, and follow‑up.
Oversee upkeep of all musical instruments; maintain computer records of music library information.
Secure substitutes for services that the DWM is unable to play and train them.
Contract all special musicians as needed; submit payroll for paid soloists, section leaders, and guest musicians.
Prepare, monitor, and abide by annual budget for Worship, Music and Arts Committee, including overseeing designated music fund.
Order new solos, choral, and handbell music and maintain records; secure needed licensing for copyright compliance.
Facilitate special requests for flowers and related donations, communion preparation, and supervise acquisition of needed materials.
Background on Tab Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (Tab) has a rich history of Sacred Music in Indianapolis, supporting excellent musicianship across many performances: classical, contemporary worship, jazz, and traditional services featuring instruments such as the Casavant organ, Reiger tracker organ, Steinway piano, handbells, harpsichord, and more. The congregation enjoys contemporary, traditional, and blended services in the Sanctuary and McKee Chapel. Tab’s choral program is supported by paid soloists and program funding, and the Contemporary/Jazz worship leadership is funded annually. Tab hosts an Organ Intern and supports media ministry for livestream and broadcast. Beyond music, Tab’s long‑term urban and metropolitan mission includes youth recreation, tutoring, elementary school support, neighborhood health clinic, and music festival outreach.
Find Tab online at: tabpres.org | YouTube: youtube.com/@tabindy | Facebook: facebook.com/tabpres
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Tab offers exceptional musical resources—including a Casavant organ, Steinway grand piano, Reiger tracker organ, handbells, and a strong choral program supported by paid section leaders. The Director of Worship and Music will guide worship planning, direct ensembles, coordinate special services, mentor interns, support weddings and funerals, and partner with our Media Ministry for livestream and broadcast projects.
We are seeking a gifted musician with strong organ/piano skills, choral and instrumental conducting experience, broad stylistic fluency, excellent organizational and interpersonal strengths, and a deep commitment to Christ.
Join a church with a rich sacred music legacy, a thriving urban mission, and a passion for worship that inspires and transforms!
Contact If you would like to apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Mark John at beaconmark@gmail.com.
Qualification Requirements
Strong personal commitment to faith in Jesus Christ
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in music; preference for Master’s Degree; minimum of 5 years’ experience
Appreciation of church worship and music programming
Excellent musicianship including: organ and piano playing skills; vocals, orchestral, ensemble and especially choral conducting; leading handbell groups; ability to read chord charts to support contemporary worship musicians
Broad understanding of different music styles and their effective employment within a Christian church community to facilitate worship and congregational spiritual growth
Understanding of the use of worship and music and how it rises out of the history of the church
Excellent organizational capabilities and strong communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective leadership and interactions with church members, staff and ensemble members and outside entities
Major Responsibilities
Model Christ‑centered values while planning, leading, coordinating, and administering all aspects of the Worship, Music and Arts Ministry of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
Build relationships with the greater community through the use of music and arts, creating avenues of faith building.
Actively and creatively employ music and the arts as a means of enhancing worship and communication with God.
Administer annual worship and music budgets and oversee spending in accordance with church budgetary requirements.
Communicate and coordinate with pastors regarding Sunday morning and special worship services.
Help plan content for, and participate in, worship services as needed.
Direct, rehearse and coordinate all choirs, soloists, section leaders, instrumentalists, specialists and oversee volunteers or guests for worship service.
Rehearse and practice all service music to be performed for Sunday mornings and/or special services.
Support planning and communications related to special events on the church calendar and regular worship services.
Assist with preparing and proofreading bulletins, promotional materials, coordinating Minute for Missions segments, supervise changing of paraments and hymn boards.
Participate in weekly staff meetings for input, communication, and building strong staff relations.
Supervise and assist Contemporary Service Worship Leader and team as needed.
Plan and direct church special events, including Tab Jams, for special worship services and conferences—playing as needed or securing qualified musicians, worship leaders or clinicians.
Coordinate use of building and scheduleable resources for special events, weddings, funerals, etc.
Meet with families for wedding and funeral arrangements; play/perform music; oversee and coordinate staff and volunteers; review and approve musical selections in accordance with church policies.
Collaborate/coordinate production for special live streams, programs or channel recordings, TV or other media efforts with Media Ministry Director; select and manage guest musicians for productions.
Structure and supervise Tab’s use of Music Interns and encourage those with special talents to use their gifts.
Pray for the Music Ministry, worship services, participants and attendees.
Serve as non‑voting liaison to Worship, Music, and Arts Committee; coordinate agenda, minutes, and follow‑up.
Oversee upkeep of all musical instruments; maintain computer records of music library information.
Secure substitutes for services that the DWM is unable to play and train them.
Contract all special musicians as needed; submit payroll for paid soloists, section leaders, and guest musicians.
Prepare, monitor, and abide by annual budget for Worship, Music and Arts Committee, including overseeing designated music fund.
Order new solos, choral, and handbell music and maintain records; secure needed licensing for copyright compliance.
Facilitate special requests for flowers and related donations, communion preparation, and supervise acquisition of needed materials.
Background on Tab Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (Tab) has a rich history of Sacred Music in Indianapolis, supporting excellent musicianship across many performances: classical, contemporary worship, jazz, and traditional services featuring instruments such as the Casavant organ, Reiger tracker organ, Steinway piano, handbells, harpsichord, and more. The congregation enjoys contemporary, traditional, and blended services in the Sanctuary and McKee Chapel. Tab’s choral program is supported by paid soloists and program funding, and the Contemporary/Jazz worship leadership is funded annually. Tab hosts an Organ Intern and supports media ministry for livestream and broadcast. Beyond music, Tab’s long‑term urban and metropolitan mission includes youth recreation, tutoring, elementary school support, neighborhood health clinic, and music festival outreach.
Find Tab online at: tabpres.org | YouTube: youtube.com/@tabindy | Facebook: facebook.com/tabpres
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