Worship Pastor

About the Church

First Baptist Grapevine is a thriving community of believers on a mission for Jesus Christ. We have been ministering to Tarrant County and beyond for over 150 years. We belong to a community of faith seeking to become more like Jesus and to begin impacting this generation with the gospel. Inspired by the unshakable love of God, we strive to love each other and our community by constantly pointing each other to Jesus and the hope we find in our relationship with Him. Our vision is to be an intercultural community of Christian believers shaped by Jesus, to love like Jesus for the glory of God in our generation.

We seek Christ-centered professionals who want to join a team of disciplined and talented superstars committed to working together to accomplish our mission.

The Worship Pastor will lead worship services, develop worship strategies, and manage the Worship Ministry department.

Job Responsibilities Duties

Worship services:

• Primary worship leader for corporate gatherings, including Sunday services, church-wide events, and more.

• Selects, arranges, and prepares songs, scripture, calls to worship, and prayers and coordinates relevant media for the choir, band, and worship teams weekly.

• Modeling and leading heartfelt worship in an invitational style that draws people in encourages participation and points them to Jesus.

• Lead the congregation in worship through song, prayer, and Scripture reading.

Worship strategies:

• Develop worship strategies in consultation with the Senior Pastor and in line with the church’s vision and goals.

• Planning and implementing special worship events, such as Easter and Christmas services, funerals, etc.

• Design and implement set/stage/church design changes based on sermon series, topics, holidays, and other special events.

Worship department management:

• Manage the Worship Ministry department, including overseeing the provision of worship at all events and coordinating people and resources, including all media and production support.

• Provide worship and media support to other ministries.

• Recruiting, developing, and equipping worship leaders, musicians, choir members, and media teams.

• Leading and overseeing the Plus generation, children’s, and multi-generational choir.

• Develop a yearly budget and follow financial guidelines for purchases.

• Overseeing Media and Worship Arts ministries.

Personal Responsibilities

• Fully committed to the Mission and Core Values of First Baptist Grapevine.

• Fully committed to the Senior Pastor, the Executive Leadership Team, and overall church ministry.

• Fully committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings professionally and personally.

• Fully committed to demonstrating characteristics that reflect a person of faith and a lifestyle of biblical integrity.

Education Experience

• Should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in music, theology, or related ministry fields.

• 5+ years of experience leading worship services preferred.

• Must have excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Skilled in vocal and musical instruments.

• Quality singing voice and engaging stage presence.

• Experience and knowledge of how to prepare and manage a budget.

• Preferably skilled at working with media equipment.

• Knowledge of different styles of music, such as traditional, contemporary, and gospel.

• Has experience using technology in worship, such as lighting, worship software, sound systems, video, and other technical support.

• Must demonstrate proficient knowledge of general terminology related to Worship and Media.

• Demonstrate a solid willingness to learn and apply skills learned.

• A passion for worship and spiritual growth.