Pastor of Music & Media Full Time

The Music & Media Pastor will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term vision and plan for these ministries. He will provide overall leadership in developing, administering and directing the Music & Media ministries of the church.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.  Complete listing of job description to be given at the interview stage. 

·         General:

o   A growing relationship with Jesus Christ

o   A call to full-time ministry

o   A passion for worship and a working knowledge of media, both digital and print. 

o   A display of such desirable qualities as teamwork, cooperation, dependability, organization, hard work, respect, staff loyalty, and a teachable spirit

o   A commitment to and agreement with the statements of beliefs of Covenant Baptist Church as stated in the Constitution and Bylaws, as well as the SBC Baptist Faith & Message Statement.

·         Ministry:

o   Coordinate ministry to support and complement Covenant Baptist Church’s purpose and vision

o   Play an active role in all aspects of church life beyond Music and Media, such as

§  Attend all worship services unless prevented by ministry duties approved by the Senior Pastor,

§  Serve as Staff Advisor for church committees as assigned by the Senior, Pastor.

§  Attend the regularly scheduled meetings of assigned committees, and

§  Participate in and be a supporter of the local Association, State Convention, and SBC

·         Music:

o   Assist the Senior Pastor in developing the order of worship for all services

o   Direct and lead the adult choir and congregational singing

o   Cultivate a sense of comradery among the adult choir through planned social events

o   Give direction to the hand bell choir, drama, instrumentalists, soloists, ensembles, and special music events

o   Give direction to the youth and children’s music ministries

·         Media:

o   Recruit, organize, train, strengthen, and cross-train volunteers to run audio, computer, video, and streaming during services.

o   Manage and direct the sound team and all elements of the audio, visual, and streaming elements for all worship services

o   Create policies and procedures for operating audio/video/streaming equipment

o   Create a standard operating procedure for each role. Train and cross train the team accordingly

o   Serve and oversee set-up of any field production using audio/video/streaming

Qualifications:

– A strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of the church.
– Proven experience in music ministry, including proficiency in vocal and instrumental performance.

 – Preferred to be fluent in ProPresenter 7 and Planning Center.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse groups of people.
– Training/Degree from a seminary.  A degree in music is preferred.