The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) has released an updated version of its resource, “Hiring a Director of Music: A Handbook and Guide,” first published in 1991 and later revised in 2006.

The document is a guide for pastors (and equivalent clergy leaders) and search committees to the hiring of a Director of Music Ministries. This resource goes step by step through the process, providing helpful information on forming a search committee, drafting a position description, advertising the position, interviewing and auditioning candidates, and making the final selection for a Director of Music Ministries. An important underlying purpose of this guide is to educate clergy and lay people on the many responsibilities that comprise a Director of Music Ministries position and the qualities of an effective Director of Music Ministries, so that they may select the best person for their particular position and also ask of that person a fair workload while providing them just compensation.

Click on the image below to download NPM's 1/23/25 Press Release and complete Handbook and Guide. Learn more about NPM at https://npm.org/.