Worship Pastor

Worship Leader

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Employment Status: Full-Time /exempt

Position Overview Leads the congregation in worship and provides musical support for services and special events.

Character Qualities

• Be a born-again follower of Jesus for at least 5 years.

• Cultivates a consistent time with the Lord in Bible study and prayer.

• Be theologically and doctrinally aligned with Southern Baptist beliefs and practice.

• Be a team player and work in unity and coordination with the church staff

• Have good people skills.

• Display integrity and live “above reproach” in life and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship during services and special events.

• Recruit, schedule, and mentor worship team volunteers.

• Recruit, schedule, and mentor all instrumentalists.

• Develop church musicians through coaching and rehearsals.

• Plan weekly music set with Senior Pastor.

• Maintain and update software used for presentation in worship service. This includes lyrics, announcements, sermon notes, etc.

• Organize choir rehearsals and development.

• Responsible for maintenance and servicing of music and sound equipment.

• Work with Technical Team to ensure consistent and high-quality sound during worship.

• Work alongside Technical Team to ensure new volunteers are recruited, trained, and rotated to promote excellence in worship services.

• Invest in the next generation through education and ministries designed to promote worship in college, youth, and kids’ ministries.

• Manage departmental budget

• Collaborate with Senior Pastor to ensure music aligns with church mission.

• Partner with other local worship leaders for special events and combined worship services.

• Gather and implement volunteer feedback.

• Assist church staff in pastoral care of the congregation (i.e., weddings, funerals, sick visitation, etc.).

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience leading worship in a church setting.

• Experience managing volunteers.

• Experience using worship-based technology and tools

Education/Experience

College degree in related field.

Seminary degree from a Southern Baptist school is not required but preferred.

Practical experience of at least 5 years.

Ordination preferred but not required.