Worship Pastor

Personal Qualifications:

• Must be a baptized believer with a maturing relationship with Christ who willingly joins Second Baytown Church.
• Must subscribe to the Constitution and Doctrinal Statement of Second Baptist Baytown Church. 
• Commits to the direction of Second Baytown Church as discerned by the Leadership Team and Senior Pastor.
• Proven track record of spiritual maturity, godly character, and a demonstrated pattern of integrity in both behavior and speech. 
• Maintains a humble and teachable spirit with an on-going desire to grow spiritually and professionally.
• Exhibits a consistent pattern of love and the attributes that reflect an emotionally and spiritually healthy, well-balanced individual (e.g. good-willed, cooperative, teachable, conscientious, flexible, growing, humble).
• Must maintain Christian disciplines including but not limited to: Bible study, meditation, prayer, financial stewardship, and evangelism.
• Leads in the spiritual life and provides for physical needs of his family. 
• Possess a good standing with former churches and has a good testimony with all former supervisors. 
• Bachelor's degree is required. 
• Seminary Degree or other theological training is a plus.

Ministry Skills: 

• Proficiency in leading worship with a strong vocal ability. Capability of leading with guitar and/or keyboard is essential. Confidence in speaking and praying is desired. 
• Able to provide leadership, vision, and passion for Second in the area of music worship ministries that is in line with the overall vision, purpose, and mission of the church. 
• Able to utilize a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs and hymns staying current on trends in worship music. 
• Able to develop and integrate various worship team members, coming from varying musical backgrounds. 
• Gifted and experienced in musicianship. Musical training is strongly desired. 
• The ability to develop and administer an annual budget for the worship ministry in accordance with the financial policies of the church is required. 
• Knowledge of live streaming, sound equipment and mixing sound is a plus. 
• Knowledgeable in sound, lighting, and audio recording.
• Knowledge of Planning Center and ProPresenter. 
• A good “team player” and team builder with experience in supervising, motivating and encouraging others.
• Able to keep calm under pressure and respond in a measured way in stressful situations.
• Conducts life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven organizational and administrative skills.
• Able to set realistic goals and targets and be able to set a pace of work that is sustainable in the long-term.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership, vision, and passion for Second in the area of music worship ministries that is in line with the overall vision, purpose, and mission of the church. 
• Preparation, planning, musical and creative brainstorming, directing, and overseeing the ministry teams involved in the weekly Sunday gatherings. 
• Participate in weekly Planning Meeting with Pastors and Creative Team. 
• Lead and develop Second’s musical and creative teams. 
• Utilize a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs and hymns staying current on trends in worship music. 
• Strengthening individuals and teams by helping them grow in their spiritual formation. Developing and mentoring individuals and teams in their knowledge of their instruments, vocals, sound, and technical capabilities. 
• Overseeing all aspects of the Sunday Worship Service – Production, Musical Worship, Audio/Visuals, etc. 
• Discover and introduce new songs and prepare music as needed. 
• Maintain the music library, instruments, and license agreements.
• Direct the weekly planning activities and rehearsals necessary to accomplish worship in weekend services.
• Develop and maintain at least six weeks of scheduling in Planning Center. 
• Overseeing worship at additional gatherings throughout the year. 
• Develop and administer an annual budget for the worship ministry in accordance with the financial policies of the church. 
• Performing general pastoral ministries of the church such as pastoral care, teaching, counseling, and visitations when needed.  
• The Worship Pastor will report directly to the Executive Pastor. 
• Participate weekly in both Sunday worship services and weekly staff meetings. 
• The Worship Pastor will practice and uphold Second Baytown’s Staff Core Values and must be a good team player. 
• The ability to organize and communicate clearly and consistently is a plus.
• Oversee maintenance of live streaming, sound equipment and mixing equipment. 
• Oversee Worship Ministry of Second’s Student Ministry to develop and train the youth worship team. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.