Greenwell Springs Baptist Church

Pastor of Music and Worship

Job Description

Job Title: Pastor of Worship Leadership

Reports to: Sr. Pastor

Employment status: Full-time Regular Exempt

Qualifications:

· Must be a professing, born-again follower of Jesus Christ.

· Must live and serve in accordance with the biblically defined character and qualities of a Pastor according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

· Must be convinced of the inerrancy and truth of the Holy Scriptures.

· Must be committed to the commands of God regarding church membership and participation in the local body.

· Must be committed to the advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ through all areas of church ministry.

· Must agree with the doctrinal statements of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Preferences:

· A bachelor's degree from accredited university.

· Seminary education and training is also preferable.

· 5-10 years of experience actively leading music and worship in a local church.

Accountabilities and Skills:

· Demonstrate and maintain a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

· Work in conjunction with the Sr. Pastor and the vision for GSBC.

· Coordinate all worship music, songs, and structure in cooperation with the Sr. Pastor to ensure that the music service is aligned with the text of the sermon each week.

· Develop a trustworthy relationship with choir, musicians, and singers as the pastoral leader of those volunteer groups.

· Develop a vision for the Music and Worship Ministry that involves people of all ages.

· Carefully plan and lead all worship leadership groups in rehearsals and preparations for worship.

· Demonstrate basic proficiency in reading music and leading others to excel in their areas of leadership.

· Demonstrate and utilize personal skills in playing instrument(s) for worship leadership.

· Comply with the GSBC Constitution and Bylaws.

· Attend weekly staff meetings as well as additional training opportunities.

· Work diligently to be a team player with the GSBC staff and volunteer leadership.

Responsibilities:

· Plan and coordinate all music-related ministries, assuring that each is within the mission of the church.

· Lead the congregation in worship and song.

· Prayerfully select appropriate music for each service, recognizing the different worship preferences present in each.

· Provide directions for all choral, vocalist, and instrumentalists.

· Oversee the choice and purchase of music, sound, lighting, instruments, and other needed equipment for worship.

· Plan, organize, and direct all seasonal music and worship services, productions, and events as part of the annual ministry calendar (i.e., Christmas, Easter, etc.)

· Communicate the vision and needs of the music and worship ministry to the Sr. Pastor and Executive Pastor.

· Prepare a proposed annual budget for the music and worship ministry.

The Pastor of Music and Worship reports directly to the Sr. Pastor, until a later time when the Executive Pastor position is filled. An annual review will be conducted by the Sr. Pastor and/or the Executive Pastor alongside the GSBC Personnel Committee. Any recommendations for improvement and potential future pay increases will be discussed at the review.