First Baptist Church, Springfield, Missouri
Worship and Young Adult Pastor (full-time)
Job Description
First Baptist Church is located in downtown Springfield, Missouri and has been sharing the truth of the gospel and the love of Jesus Christ since 1852. We are asking God for a fresh movement of His Spirit for His glory as we seek to be on mission with God to make disciples in our community and to the ends of the earth sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. God has placed FBC in the middle of a community that is in great need spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally.
We are seeking a full-time Worship and Young Adult Pastor. As a multigenerational church we wish to maintain a blended worship style, with a fair mix of hymns and contemporary praise and worship, led in a way in which Christ is honored and God is glorified. We desire to reach out to young adults in Springfield to come join us as we love God, love each other and shine as Christ’s light in our community and to the world.
Worship Pastor Job Responsibilities – Reports to the Senior Pastor
1. Lead by planning and implementing orders of worship for Sunday, Wednesday and special services.
2. Develop and lead an effective, vibrant and worshipful choral music program for our worship services. Lead weekly rehearsals with the choir and other musicians.
3. Oversee the publication of the weekly bulletin, other printed programs as used in special services and the media used during those services.
4. Lead by enlisting singers, soloists, ensembles, and other instrumental musicians and implementing special music for services.
5. Lead by serving as a resource for children’s choir programs working with other staff members and volunteers who oversee these specific ministries.
6. Meet with the senior pastor for prayer, planning and preparation for services.
7. Lead by pastoring those who are involved in the music ministry.
8. Lead by overseeing the music budget.
9. Lead by serving alongside the Staff to help each one fulfill their responsibilities and calling.
10. Lead by faithfully abiding in Christ, obediently living above reproach, managing your family well, growing in faith and prayer, serving to fulfill your calling, actively promoting unity and fulfilling your God given purpose as a worshiper.
11. Other duties as assigned by the pastor.
Abilities, Education and Experience
Proficiency in leading worship and strong vocal ability. Proficiency in conducting choir, worship team and instrumentalists. A Master of Music in worship leadership is preferred. (ministry experience, in some cases, can be substituted.) Experience serving on a church staff in the area of worship is preferred. The successful individual will have good relational skills and a heart for the spiritual formation of those in the congregation and worship ministry.
Pastor to Young Adult Job Responsibilities
Responsible for and gives direction to the overall development and implementation of ministry for young adults.
1. Lead by serving as pastor to young adults.
2. Implement an effective outreach program focusing on young adults.
3. Develop structure and content to provide opportunity for single and married young adults to be discipled and grow in faith.
4. Work to equip and empower single and married young adults to discover and use their spiritual gifts. Provide ample opportunity for them to be affirmed, encouraged, and challenged in the use of their spiritual gifts.
5. Organize fellowship opportunities for young families.
6. Work closely with our staff to develop a comprehensive strategy to reach and minister to young families.
7. Implement a process to enfold new and regular attendees into the life of the church.
8. Supervise volunteers as required to carry out this ministry.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
Abilities, Education and Experience
Experience working with young adults on a church staff is preferred. The successful person will have a heart to see a fresh movement of God in our church. He will be spiritually mature, a leader, a good communicator, discipler, equipper, team player and self-starter.
First Baptist Church is located in downtown Springfield, Missouri and has been sharing the truth of the gospel and the love of Jesus Christ since 1852. We are asking God for a fresh movement of His Spirit for His glory as we seek to be on mission with God to make disciples in our community and to the ends of the earth sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. God has placed FBC in the middle of a community that is in great need spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally.