Pastor of WorshipRussell Baptist Church – Green Cove Springs, FloridaFull-Time

Church Overview & MissionRussell Baptist Church is a growing, multi-generational Southern Baptist church located in one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida. We exist to glorify God by proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and faithfully teaching God's Word.

We are committed to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture—while ministry methods may adapt, our doctrinal convictions do not change. We value expository preaching, meaningful relationships, and intentional discipleship. Our desire is to cultivate Christ-centered, congregational worship that is joyful, reverent, and biblically faithful.

Position OverviewRussell Baptist Church is seeking a Pastor of Worship who senses a clear calling to pastoral ministry through worship leadership. This individual will lead weekly corporate worship, oversee media and production ministries, and disciple volunteers within the life of the local church.

Our worship seeks to blend the richness of historic Christian tradition with thoughtful modern expression, always prioritizing congregational participation, theological depth, and biblical fidelity.

This is not merely a music role—it is a pastoral position within a church deeply committed to expository preaching, doctrinal clarity, and intentional discipleship.

Primary ResponsibilitiesPlan and lead weekly corporate worship in collaboration with the Lead PastorEnsure worship gatherings are Christ-centered, biblically faithful, and congregationally engagingRecruit, train, and disciple worship and production volunteersOversee media, livestream, and technical ministriesDevelop a leadership pipeline for musicians and technical team membersSupport student worship development in partnership with the Youth PastorServe as a member of the pastoral team

Required QualificationsClear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of a calling to pastoral ministryAffirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000Commitment to the authority and sufficiency of ScriptureStrong leadership and communication skillsTheological maturity and pastoral character

Preferred QualificationsMinistry leadership experience in worship or pastoral rolesTheological education or formal ministry trainingExperience recruiting and leading volunteer teamsFamiliarity with worship planning and production systems

Church Culture & What Makes Us UniqueRussell Baptist Church is a close-knit, welcoming church family with deep roots and a strong sense of community. We value faithful preaching, meaningful relationships, and intentional discipleship. Our worship blends the richness of historic Christian tradition with thoughtful modern expression, always aiming for congregational participation rather than performance.

We are passionate about reaching families in our growing community and building ministries that are biblically grounded, pastorally shaped, and spiritually healthy.

CompensationTotal compensation package ranges from $55,000–$78,000, including salary and benefits, depending on qualifications and need for insurance.

Application ProcessThe full job description and candidate questionnaire are available at:

https://russellbaptist.com/jobs

To apply, please submit:

ResumeCompleted candidate questionnaireLinks to recent worship-leading video samplesSend all materials to:

[email protected]