MINISTRY SUMMARY
The Worship/Music & Youth Leader is responsible to the Senior Pastor, Music Committee, & Youth Committee
for leading in corporate worship and for developing various music & youth ministries which promote the interest
of Ebenezer.
MINISTRY QUALIFICATIONS
The person qualifying for this ministry position must be a born-again Christian, having a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ and be a devoted follower of Jesus. He or she must accept the Bible as the inerrant and
infallible Word of God, become a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and abide by the 2000 Baptist Faith and
Message. Other qualifications:
1. People oriented, organized, creative, energetic, and accountable.
2. One who can effectively work with and direct people regardless of their age or musical ability in song
and worship through music.
3. One who must also effectively work with and direct youth in their spiritual growth with specific focus on
discipleship, evangelism and fellowship.
4. This position does not require ordination to the ministry.
5. This person must be able to read sheet music and play an instrument.
6. Minimum High School Education or equivalent is required.
7. Minimum 5 years music-related experience or equivalent is preferable.
8. Must pass a background check, possess a valid drivers license, and be willing to acquire a CDL with
Passenger endorsement.
MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORSHIP AND MUSIC & YOUTH MINISTRIES:
1. Work with the Pastor in developing and implementing meaningful worship experiences for the congregation
with a blend of hymns and contemporary praise and worship songs. As worship expresses our love toward God
and draws us into His presence, we want to honor and glorify Him through our worship.
2. Coordinate music, sound, and visual aids for all worship services, VBS, revivals, music education, weddings,
funerals, and other church-wide activities. This includes planning and leading rehearsals with adequate time for
all vocalists, musicians, sound technicians, and other participants to prepare fully for a professional, organized,
and seamless worship experience.
3. Enlist, develop, and train leadership for age-graded choirs, ensembles and praise groups, and visual/sound
technician teams as needed.
4. Prepare the budget for worship/music and youth ministries. Purchase, organize, and disseminate all supplies
for the worship/music and youth ministries. When additional equipment or musical instruments are needed,
prepare and present the need to the Music Committee, Youth Committee, or to the Deacon Body for
consideration.
5. Serve alongside the Pastor to assist in ministry opportunities, to contact and visit prospective members, and
to visit those in need of ministry in the community if related to music and youth specifically.
6. Work with the Pastor, youth committee, and youth volunteers in developing and implementing doctrinally
sound and meaningful youth activities that could include: small groups, Sunday School classes, bible studies,
fellowship events, and worship opportunities, retreats, and camps.
7. Lead coordinators, teachers, greeters, and other volunteers in the music and youth ministry.
8. Willingness to support youth in extracurricular activities including sporting events, recitals, etc… in an effort to
become involved in youth life outside of church activities.
9. And other responsibilities that the Pastor envisions helpful to Ebenezer to fulfill the task of making disciples
through music and youth and family relationships.
Email resumes and inquiries to [email protected].