Lead Guitarist

Job Description

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented Lead Guitarist to join our musical department at Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in providing high-quality, inspiring musical accompaniment for Lewis Chapel choirs and worship services. This position requires that the individual possess technical proficiency, musical versatility across various genres, and a deep commitment to enhancing the Christian worship experience here at Lewis Chapel through instrumental music. The Lead Guitarist will work closely in selecting, arranging, and performing during our 8:30 and 11:00 am services, and other special services or scheduled events.

• Lead and perform electric and/or acoustic guitar parts with our musicians for all scheduled worship services, rehearsals, live concerts, and visits to surrounding area churches in support of the Senior Pastor or other special events.
• Work with the Choir Director to arrange and adapt guitar parts for existing choir pieces and hymns, ensuring appropriate style and complexity.
• Provide instrumental solos and intros/outros as required to enhance the musical offering.
• Maintain a high level of musical and technical proficiency on the guitar.
• Attend and actively participate in all choirs and worship teams' rehearsals, typically held on Thursdays.
• Collaborate effectively with the Minister of Music Director, organist, keyboardist, rhythm section, and vocalists.
• Be prepared for services and rehearsals by learning music in advance and practicing all assigned parts.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts or musical needs in a timely manner to the Minister of Music.
• Manage and maintain church musical equipment (guitars, amplifiers, pedals, cables, etc.).
• Assist in setting up and tearing down the stage area and sound equipment before and after services and rehearsals.
• Work with the Media team to ensure optimal sound quality for the guitar in the house mix.