THE MISSION

Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church exists to build a stronger church for the glory of Christ and the good of the Forest.

We are a congregation with an average of 165 each Sunday. Our middle and high school currently has 99 students.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a Worship Pastor who is more than a song leader—someone who loves to shepherd people and sees worship as a vital means of discipleship. This role is for a man who either already serves as an ordained pastor or who is eager to pursue eldership, with the desire to join our elder team in guiding the church toward maturity in Christ. As a Worship Pastor, he will lead our gathered worship with both theological depth and Spirit-filled dependence, weaving together songs, prayers, Scripture, and other liturgical elements in a way that lifts our eyes toward Christ and roots our hearts in the gospel. We are used to modern music but also would like to adopt the SING! hymnbook. Above all, we long for a pastor who will cultivate a culture of worship that not only exalts God on Sundays but shapes our everyday lives. This role will also include teaching music classes in our school. This will be a separate compensation from the church.

KEY AREAS AND GOALS

KEY AREA #1: Elder Responsibilities

• Participate in regular elder meetings, contributing to the spiritual leadership and direction of the church.

• Shepherd members through encouragement and relationship building around music

• Share in the teaching and preaching ministry as needed.

• Model and cultivate biblical leadership, humility, and service for the congregation.

KEY AREA #2: Leadership Development

• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers in worship and tech

• Identify and equip future leaders within the worship team and broader church.

• Provide ongoing development through coaching, feedback, and discipleship.

• Create pathways for musicians, vocalists, and leaders to grow in skill, confidence, and theological depth.

• Foster a culture where serving in worship ministry is both a joy and a means of discipleship.

KEY AREA #3: Planning and Preparation

• Collaborate weekly with the lead pastor to plan and finalize the order of service and liturgy.

• Select songs that align with OBBC style and framework and the teaching pastor's sermon.

• Curate corporate readings, prayers, and other worship elements.

• Build and maintain the service plan in Planning Center Online (PCO), ensuring resources are accurate and accessible.

• Provide clear direction and expectations to the worship team.

• Oversee scheduling and equipping of volunteers for worship, sound, media, and production roles.

• Ensure smooth integration of service planning tools (PCO) with technical platforms (ProPresenter, MultiTracks).

KEY RESULT #4: Leadership in Gathered Worship

• Oversee Sunday morning setup and rehearsal.

• Lead the worship team through preparation, prayer, and pre-service briefing.

• Guide the congregation in worship through Scripture, prayer, songs, and other liturgical elements.

• Oversee roper care of all worship-related equipment.

QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

The Worship Pastor should be a teachable servant who reflects the following...

• A man with a shepherd's heart who views worship as a pastoral calling.

• Ordained pastor, or willing and qualified to pursue ordination and eldership.

• Theologically grounded, Spirit-dependent, and passionate about gospel-centered worship.

• Skilled musician and worship leader with proven ability to guide corporate gatherings.

• Organized and detail-oriented in planning, communication, and execution.

• Experienced in training, equipping, and multiplying leaders.

• Collaborative, humble, and eager to serve as part of a pastoral team.

SCHEDULE: Monday – Thursday with weekend responsibilities.

HOURS: Full Time

TIME OFF: coordinated with pastor

Total Package between church and school: $65-75k

House 3/2 bath + utilities

If interested, please email Jared Buchanan at [email protected]