Worship Pastor

Position Title: Worship Pastor (Full-Time)

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Location: First Baptist Church Vidalia (Vidalia, GA)

Denomination: Southern Baptist

Doctrinal Commitment: Baptist Faith and Message (2000)

Position Summary:

The Pastor of Worship will lead and cultivate a Christ-centered worship ministry in a unified expression of praise. This position exists to develop, coordinate, and guide the church’s music and worship ministries while equipping teams and individuals to serve in worship with excellence and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities:

Worship Ministry Leadership:

• Provide vision and direction for the church’s overall worship ministry, including Sunday services, seasonal events, and special occasions.
• Direct and support all vocalists, instrumentalists, tech/media teams, and volunteers involved in worship and music.
• Oversee children and student music involvement and coordinate worship-related discipleship opportunities.

Team Development & Volunteer Leadership:

• Identify, recruit, train, and mentor musicians and worship volunteers to grow their spiritual and musical gifts.
• Empower and release lay leaders for service while promoting a team-based ministry culture.
• Foster community and care within the worship ministry through regular communication, encouragement, and support.

Planning & Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor and ministry staff to plan meaningful, gospel-centered worship services that complement sermon themes and the church calendar.
• Select music and arrange service elements thoughtfully, maintaining a high standard of theological and musical integrity.
• Ensure all worship ministry activities reflect the church’s mission and doctrinal convictions.

Technical Oversight:

• Supervise and maintain audio, video, and lighting programs, ensuring all equipment is functional and up to date.
• Oversee the training and scheduling of AVL volunteers and ensure excellence in livestream, sound, and visual media.

Administrative & Pastoral Duties:

• Develop and manage the worship ministry budget in partnership with ministry leaders.
• Be available to assist with music planning and leadership for other church events.
• Provide spiritual care to church members as needed, including hospital and home visits, especially in partnership with other pastors and staff.
• Participate in broader church leadership and contribute to the overall ministry goals of the church.

Desired Qualifications:

• A clear sense of calling to vocational ministry and a deep love for Christ and His Church.
• A shepherd’s heart with a passion for worship, discipleship, and church unity.
• Seminary training or formal education in music, theology, or a related field is preferred.
• Quick thinker, adaptable, teachable, and able to work well with a wide range of personalities and generations.
• Proven experience leading a worship ministry 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and equip volunteers across all age groups.
• Competent in or can gain quick competence in ProPresenter, Planning Center, Lightkey and other media platforms.
• Strong organizational, relational, and communication skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to ministry and staff relationships.

More information about this position can be found here:

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