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We have a nursery worker position available for Sunday mornings. This position will be every other week with potential for special occasions. If you are interested, or know someone that is interested, please let Lori Canada know at Lori@SUMCB.org.  Please see the full job description linked below along with application form.

Justin Ledbetter

Senior Pastor

Justin@sumcb.org

Bro. Justin Ledbetter has been leading Salem United Methodist church since July of 2018. Him and his wife, Rev. Susan Ledbetter, minister together in Saline County. Bro. Justin is passionate for the members of the congregation. Justin Ledbetter has been in ministry since 2001 and has held positions such as Bentonville, Batesville, and more.

His favorite past times are spending time with family, being outdoors, and developing disciples in Christ. As an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Justin find peace and God's wonder in blessings of life.

"Amen, Amen, Amen!"

Denise Willoughby
Administrator

denise@sumcb.org

Russell Powell
Director of Youth Ministries

russell@sumcb.org

Lori Canada
Director of Children Ministries

lori@sumcb.org

Reuben Canada
IT Administrator

reuben@sumcb.org

Laura Cross
Praise Team Leader

Staff Openings

Nursery Worker

Purpose: 

To provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at Salem UMC, ages 0-3 years in a clean environment. 

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications: 

Termination Policy: 

Immediate termination will occur in cases of intentional verbal, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect of any child, parent, or church member. Termination may occur for failure to carry out job duties as described above or failure to comply with the “First United Methodist Safe Gatherings Policy”.

Music Ministry: Part-time Pianist

Part-time Pianist/Accompanist Job Description

The Salem United Methodist Church (Benton, AR) seeks a skilled pianist to join the music ministry team. The pianist/accompanist will play piano for the congregation during church services and for the choir during rehearsals. This position reports to the Music Director and is overseen by the Senior Pastor.

Salem UMC employs a part-time Music Director and Pianist. These paid staff lead our volunteer choir members. Our choirs act as liturgical leaders at weekly worship services and a variety of functions and special, seasonal services. Choir members are expected to attend regular weekly rehearsals, and participate in worship on Sunday mornings at 1100am September-May. The minimum age for membership in the chancel choir is 8th grade.

Necessary skills:

● Ability to play hymns, service music, and special music of moderate difficulty.

● Experience with and basic knowledge of church music.

● Flexibility, sight-reading, and improvisatory abilities desired.

● Ability to work collaboratively with others. Possess good communication skills.

Anticipated time commitments:

● Playing for 1100am worship service on Sundays

● Accompany choir rehearsals as needed.

● During summer months (June-Labor Day Sunday) the choir does not rehearse and sing every week, usually just once per month (TBD). Worship schedule will remain the same. Summer playing duties can be arranged between pianist and Music Director to allow for planned vacations.

● Additional time may be required for special services and church holidays, especially Christmas and Holy Week.

Responsibilities/Duties:

● Play at traditional Sunday Services (1100am) every week throughout the year.

● Responsible for selection and preparation of appropriate service music including: prelude, offertory, postlude, and music during distribution of Communion elements.

● Play as scheduled for special services, TBD.

● Play for choir practice (currently on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm).

● Play, for extra compensation to be provided by those requesting services, for weddings, funerals, memorial services, as needed.

● Arrange for acceptable substitute when unable to attend, with approval from music director.

Compensation: $100 per service / to be paid bi-weekly on the 15th and 30th of the month.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and references electronically or by mail to:

Salem UMC

1647 Salem Road

Benton, AR 72019

(501) 316-2282

admin@sumcb.org