First Baptist Church of Forsyth, MO, is seeking applicants for a full-time Associate Pastor of Worship. This position includes pastoral oversight and leadership of the worship ministry and another ministry area consistent with the candidate's gifting. A master's degree in a theological discipline is preferred. First Baptist Forsyth is located ten miles east of Branson, MO, a popular tourist destination in the Midwest. The church currently has two worship services with an average combined attendance of 400. We recently hired a new Senior Pastor and are in the process of transitioning from two services with two different worship styles (traditional and modern) to a single blended worship style in both services. Interested applicants should send letter of application, resume, and their theology of worship to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Responsibilities: Worship Ministry Leadership (50%) · Work with the Senior Pastor to plan and lead the church in corporate worship for two Sunday morning gatherings. · Recruit and train volunteers to serve in the worship ministry. · Provide pastoral leadership and care to the praise team and worship band. · Select and teach songs that are theologically rich and spiritually formative. · Oversee music, sound, and media needs for all church events, including weddings and funerals. · Cultivate an atmosphere of excellence and joyful participation in worship. Pastoral Ministry (25%) · Work with the other pastors to provide quality pastoral care to the members of our church. · Occasionally teach in public settings. Additional Ministry (25%) · Contribute to an additional ministry area based on candidate's gifting and the church's current needs. · This aspect will be tailored in consultation with the Senior Pastor during the interview process. · Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor. Qualifications: · Meets the requirements for pastoral leadership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. · Ability to joyfully and sincerely lead others in worship. · Skilled in music, media production, and team leadership. · Ability to articulate a sound biblical theology. · Ability to articulate a theology of worship that is grounded in Scripture. · Master's degree in a theological discipline is preferred. · Affirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message (2000). · Alignment with our church's mission.