Principle Function: The purpose of the Worship Pastor is to lead the church to worship the Lord and to develop the music ministries of the church.
Essential Responsibilities:
Worship Leader - serve as an example of Godly living through a lifestyle of authentic worship.
Coach - identify and equip leaders and volunteers.
Pastor - serve as an integral part of our Ministry Staff Team.
Administrator - faithfully steward the time and resources of our church and church members.
Producer - Oversee elements of production and programming for all corporate worship gatherings.
Qualifications: The Worship Pastor must be capable of leading a multi-generational congregation in worship through various styles of music, ranging from the classic hymns of the faith to current worship music. A thorough knowledge of music is required. They must be innovative, enthusiastic, and must work well in a team staff environment. Proficiency in leading with an instrument when appropriate is a plus. The pastor must excel at building and leading a choir, praise team, and praise band. They must be capable of giving creative direction to all elements of congregational worship, special services, and musical presentations. The Worship Pastor will also provide oversight and training for all additional aspects of FBC Greeneville’s Music & Worship Ministries, including audio/visual teams, multimedia production, and volunteer-led music programs (youth choir, children’s choir, etc.). Technical skills to effectively utilize the necessary equipment and software is required.
The Worship Pastor will possess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Worship Pastor will be spiritually mature and will concur with the church’s statement of faith, as well as its mission, strategy and core values. Most importantly, the Worship Pastor must meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree with a music major is required. Master's degree and/or seminary training is preferred.
Experience: Five years relevant experience is required.
Thank you for your interest in our Worship Pastor job opening.
First Baptist Church of Greeneville, Tennessee is a warm & welcoming church full of people who love to worship and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. We currently average around 550 people in worship every week split between two worship services on Sunday morning. Our 9:00 am service is led by our Worship Pastor, piano, and organ/keyboard, singing primarily hymns. Our 10:30 am service utilizes a praise team, and praise band (piano, keyboards, & rhythm section), leading our congregation in a blend of hymns and current worship music. Our choir (around 40 members) perform special songs in both services. We also incorporate volunteer-led children's choirs & various vocal ensembles that perform throughout the year.
The ideal Worship Pastor candidate must be capable of leading a multi-generational congregation in worship through various styles of music, ranging from the classic hymns of the faith to current worship music. Proficiency in leading with an instrument when appropriate is a plus. The candidate must excel at building and leading a choir, praise team, and praise band. They must be capable of giving creative direction to all elements of congregational worship, special services, and musical presentations. The successful candidate will also provide oversight and training for all additional aspects of FBC Greeneville’s Music & Worship Ministries, including audio/visual teams, multimedia production, and volunteer-led music programs (youth choir, children’s choir, etc.). Most importantly, must meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
To learn more about Greeneville, TN, First Baptist Church Greeneville, our job opportunities, please visit our website at: Career Page (fbcgreeneville.com)