Worship Pastor

Baptist Search Partners is excited to partner with Crossroads Baptist Church in Valdosta, GA to find their next Worship Pastor.

About the VisionThe Worship Pastor at Crossroads Baptist supports the mission and vision by leading and developing the church's music and worship ministry, including band, praise team, choir, orchestra, audio, video, and lighting. The Worship Pastor is first a spiritual shepherd not only for the Music Ministry but also the entire church.The Worship Pastor champions biblical, theologically strong, worship through music, aiding in discipling the entire church body. This role helps foster a healthy, Christ-centered environment by serving the congregation, supporting ministry goals, and ensuring effective day-to-day operations within the Music Ministry.

About the ChurchCrossroads Baptist Church is a growing, multi-generational church with a clear mission "to glorify God by knowing Him and making Him known as we engage our campus, reach our city, and impact our world." With average Sunday worship attendance around 1,000, and a broad range of ministry opportunities, the church serves as a strong gospel presence in the community. Those who come to Crossroads immediately feel at home because of the friendly and welcoming culture. Over the past five years, Crossroads has experienced significant growth, navigated space needs, initiated a capital campaign, and is building a new Family Life Center, the first of several phases of campus development.

About the OpportunityA more detailed job description will be provided during the interview process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pastoral Leadership
  • Serve as a shepherd to Worship Ministry volunteers, staff, and the church at large.
  • Participate in on-call responsibilities, visit church members, and occasionally lead staff devotions or chapel for Crossroads Baptist School.
  • Engage in prayer for the church and with others.
• Worship Preparation and Leadership
  • Serve as a primary leader for Sunday services as well as special events. It is preferred to have someone who leads with an instrument.
  • Coordinate with other staff to plan worship and creative elements of services on Sunday mornings and for other special events such as student events, women's conferences, and the like.
  • Select theologically rich music, lead rehearsals, ensure consistent communication with Worship Ministry staff and volunteers, and coordinate technical needs.
  • Ensure all services are well-planned, smooth, and distraction-free.
• Overall Music Ministry Supervision
  • Supervise the Next Gen Worship Associate (FT), Associate Worship Pastor (PT), and AVL Director (FT) to ensure goals are met, team members are growing as leaders, and accountability is in place.
  • Ensure technology, software, and equipment are purchased, maintained, and utilized effectively to enhance worship services.
  • Support and grow Next Gen worship services and worship leadership teams.
  • Plan, manage, and execute the Music Ministry budget.
• Volunteer Recruitment and Development
  • Consistently recruit new leaders to the Music Ministry.
  • Provide individual and group coaching, resources, and encouragement that strengthen the team overall.

Requirements:

• The heart of a Pastor who leads worship, not just a Worship Leader who occasionally pastors
• Formal musical training and/or education
• Experience leading worship in a church setting of 500+
• Embraces a high-expectation, fast-paced ministry environment
• A passion for leading in a blended worship setting that incorporates theologically rich older and newer hymns, an orchestra, band, praise team, choir, special choir numbers, and various presentations throughout the year