A Message from the Music Director Search Committee
The search for a new St. James Director of Music is officially underway! The search committee for our next music director has been selected and the members are as follows:
- Co- Chairs:Rev. Gray Hodsdon and Dawn Carter
- Billie Holland
- Amy Luck
- Jenna Porter
- Coleman Burgess
- David Dougherty
*Bishop Henry Parsley is serving as the spiritual liaison and met with the committee at the charge meeting in September.
The committee sought input from the parish during listening sessions in the church following the 10:15 service on October 13 & 20. An opportunity to submit feedback in writing will also be available. Please contact committee members with your ideas hopes for our music program.
As we move forward, here is a rough timeline for what our parish family can expect from this search process.
- October – Committee will invite parish to give feedback on visions and dreams for our music program and ministry during listening sessions.
- November and December- An updated parish profile and Director of Music position description will be completed.
- January 1, 2025 – At the first of the year, we plan to post position. We will accept applications through the end of the month, officially closing on February 1, 2025.
- February- We will evaluate applicants and conduct zoom meetings with top candidates.
- March- The committee will invite top candidates to campus for meetings, performances, interviews
- April- Committee to present recommendations to Rev. Phillip Craig for selection.