Position Overview

Russell 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 Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly corporate worship in collaboration with the Lead Pastor • Ensure worship gatherings are Christ-centered, biblically faithful, and congregationally engaging • Recruit, train, and disciple worship and production volunteers • Oversee media, livestream, and technical ministries • Develop a leadership pipeline for musicians and technical team members • Support student worship development in partnership with the Youth Pastor • Serve as a member of the pastoral team

Required Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of a calling to pastoral ministry • Affirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 • Commitment to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture • Strong leadership and communication skills • Theological maturity and pastoral character

Preferred Qualifications

• Ministry leadership experience in worship or pastoral roles • Theological education or formal ministry training • Experience recruiting and leading volunteer teams • Familiarity with worship planning and production systems

Church Culture & What Makes Us Unique

Russell 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 theological richness 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.

Compensation

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

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• Resume • Completed candidate questionnaire • Links to recent worship-leading video samples