First Baptist Church LaPlace Part-Time Worship Leader First Baptist Church LaPlace is seeking a part-time worship leader who loves the Lord and has a heart for fostering spiritual transformation through worship with our church family. The part-time Worship Leader is a member of the First Baptist Church LaPlace ministerial staff and is under the supervision of the Senior Pastor. The part-time Worship Leader is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the Worship Ministry. He/She is highly relational with a heart to provide spiritual development of the Worship Ministry at First Baptist Church LaPlace. He/She should be a collaborator who leads the worship portion of the service by leading volunteers and others, nurturing spiritual growth, and organizing special services/events. He/She is expected to contribute to the ministerial staff through fellowship, dedication, cooperation, encouragement, and prayer support as we serve Christ together at First Baptist Church LaPlace. Essential Responsibilities: · Lead the congregation and direct the Worship Ministry.· The ability to learn and implement best practices in Worship Arts.· Select music that corresponds with and enhances the Pastor's sermon.· Plan Sunday Services, organize and lead special emphasis, such as Easter and Christmas.· Supervise and direct the accompanists.· Supervise and direct the Worship Team including but not limited to media, technology, audio, video, and lighting team members.· Recruit, develop, and empower leaders within the Worship Ministry.· Develop and manage the annual worship ministry budget with accountability and operates within the appropriate processes.· Perform any other ministerial functions assigned by the Senior Pastor. General Expectations: · Loves people and fosters their spiritual formation.· A teachable and enthusiastic learner.· Attends worship services and special services regularly.· A self-starter who will align with the vision, mission, values, and policies of First Baptist Church LaPlace.· Represents the Lord Jesus, First Baptist LaPlace, and the Worship Ministry to the church and the local community.· Works well with others and within a team environment. Personal Qualifications: · Pursues Christlikeness and a life that is beyond reproach.· Actively growing and maturing as a follower of Jesus Christ.· Passionate about working with the worship ministry.· Experience and knowledge in using Pro Presenter software for our Worship Gathering. (Or a willingness to learn)· Experience and knowledge in using Planning Center Services to lead our Worship Teams and plan the weekly worship gatherings. (Or a willingness to learn)· Models an evangelistic lifestyle.· Honest and trustworthy.· Maintains confidentiality.· Supports the fellow staff as a team player.· Actively participates and becomes part of the First Baptist LaPlace family. Gifts, Skills, and Talents:· Highly relational.· Demonstrates leadership capacity.· Creative and innovative.· Servant-leader who loves teaching God's Word rightly dividing the truth.· Able to maintain composure under pressure.· Strives to communicate efficiently through different avenues in a clear and timely manner.· A good listener. Hours and Compensation: · This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours a week.-This person is expected to work 5 hours on Sunday from 7am-12pm, 2-hours for Business meetings, from 4pm-8pm for staff meeting and First Baptist Church LaPlace Midweek programming.-Each staff member has the flexibility to organize their remaining hours with the approval of the Senior Pastor to best meet their personal needs and the needs of the ministry.· This position is paid $1200 a month before taxes with a bi-weekly pay period to align with church policies.· This position is eligible to apply and receive the NOBTS Caskey Scholarship (full tuition up to 8,000 annually) for undergraduate or master's study at NOBTS. Please send your resume to Pastor Shane Newton at [email protected] or mail to:First Baptist Church LaPlaceAttn. Pastor Shane Newton120 Ormond Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068