2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Music: Minister of

870. Musicians, including song leaders, choir directors, organists, and pianists shall be appointed by the pastor (cf. 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:725:5). The local board of administration may appoint or, if authorized by the local church conference, may employ a minister or director of music nominated by the pastor (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:738-744). The duties of the minister or director of music shall be defined by the pastor and the local board of administration. General regulations covering these offices are given in 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:825. 3210

(2) Courses of Study for Specialized Ministries. These shall consist of special adaptations of the pre-ordination study course (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:3210:1) for those who are called to the work of minister of music, minister of Christian education or others as deemed necessary.