Westminster Presbyterian Church seeks a Praise Band Director to direct all music activity at its 9 a.m. contemporary worship service each Sunday. Skills include singing and playing an instrument. Candidate must have a vibrant faith along with experience singing, playing an instrument (preferably piano) and directing singers and musicians in worship. This is a part-time position, up to 10 hours a week. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to Pastor Wes Nordman at pastor@wesminsac.org
Rev. Wes Nordman joined Westminster Presbyterian as Pastor and Head of Staff in January, 2012. He most recently served Woodland Park Presbyterian in Seattle, Washington as Senior Pastor. Prior, Wes served in churches in California and Utah. Wes graduated with his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and was ordained in the PC(USA) in 1993.
A cum laude graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in Child Development and Family Studies, Diana’s enthusiastic attitude for children, youth, and families is infectious. She has over twenty years experience working with non-profits serving the community and as an advocate for children with special needs. Diana has also been awarded the National Family Award from Family Service Agency and holds a Lifetime Honorary Service Award from the California Parent and Teacher Association.
Mark is well-versed in the youth ministry of Westminster! As a church member for more than 25 years his own three children have gone through Westminster’s youth programs, and he has been extensively involved with their activities.
“I enjoy working with youth and teaching them about God’s wonders and life lessons,” he says. In addition to planning outings and events for Westminster’s middle and high school members he will also lead Sunday classes for them.
Brad Slocum is a native Californian, a Magna Cum Laude music graduate of San Francisco State University, and a published choral arranger. He relocated to Sacramento in 2002 after retiring from the De Anza College Music Department in Cupertino, California, where he was Staff Accompanist, Director of the De Anza Chorale, and Voice Coach and Instructor for 17 years.
Currently, Brad is Organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and Program Director for Westminster’s popular Wednesday Music At Noon recital series.
Lee comes from a family deeply rooted in music and faith. She is a gifted choral conductor, voice teacher, soprano soloist, pianist, songwriter, musical theatre/opera director, collaborative innovator, and people person. Since 1988, she has taught at several universities, most recently at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Lee is overjoyed to join the Westminster Presbyterian Church family, to connect and work with people of diverse musical backgrounds, abilities, and interests to enhance spiritual experience within and between people of the church and community.
Rebecca is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of our beautiful historic building, coordinating contractors, volunteers and all kinds of needed experts. In her spare time (ha!) she also handles monetary pledges, payments, monthly parking spaces and any other items that need attention. If you have questions please contact Rebecca at membership@westminsac.org.
Grace has to be the most appropriately named person ever. She is a welcome source of efficiency, calm and, well grace, in the Westminster office. She handles booking rooms, the weekly bulletin, parking and whatever else comes flying her way in the course of a typical weekday. She can be reached at secretary@westminsac.org.
Jean Harlow is available after each service and can also be reached by phone for appointments. Messages may be put in her church mailbox and on her voice mail 442-8939 x 312.
