Associate Pastor of Worship & Ministry Full Time

The First Baptist Church in Barstow, California, is currently receiving resumes for an Associate Pastor of Worship and Ministry. First Baptist Church of Barstow is a healthy multi-generational church located in the high desert of Southern California, halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In 2025, we celebrated 80 years of engaging the community and seeing people come to know Christ, and we are excited for what God has in store for the next decades!

DESCRIPTION: the Associate Pastor will provide vision and implementation of ministries related to worship and pastoral ministry at FBC. This position primarily focuses on worship but will include other pastoral duties dependent on the applicant’s giftings and calling. This position is open to part-time (worship only) and full-time applicants.

SUPERVISION: the Associate Pastor of Worship and Ministry will be part of the pastoral team under the overall direction and vision of the Senior Pastor for FBC.

SALARY: total financial package range $60,000 – $70,000 (full-time) (depending on experience, education, etc); part-time salary negotiable (depending on hours and responsibilities)

REQUIREMENTS

1. A mature, Christ-like believer
2. Meet the qualifications for pastor/elder expressed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
3. Beliefs must be in agreement with the current edition of The Baptist Faith and Message
4. Ordained or willing to go through the ordination process
5. Prior church staff or pastoral experience preferred
6. Theological education preferred (or willing to pursue seminary education)
7. Some music training and experience preferred

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

1. A love for people
2. A pastoral heart
3. A strong work-ethic
4. Pastor and his family are expected to reside in the community
5. Teachability
6. A desire for unity

RESPONSIBILITIES

Worship Ministry Responsibilities

• Develop, cast, and implement the vision for worship ministry at FBC in coordination with the pastoral staff
• Develop and manage a comprehensive worship, music, and media ministry program for all demographics of the church (children, youth, and adults)
• Oversee all aspects of the music ministry at FBC including Sunday morning services, choirs, and special events
• In coordination with the pastoral staff, oversee the planning, preparation, and leadership of Sunday morning services
• Ensure a high quality of music and media in both content (biblically and theologically strong) and presentation
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers in the music ministry including regular rehearsals
• Plan outreach events related to worship
• Media Ministry Responsibilities
  • Remain up to date with current worship and technology trends
  • Oversee the preparation of all on-screen presentations, worship songs, videos, etc. for Sunday services and special events
  • Ensure all technology and media equipment is operational and appropriately utilized
  • Coordinate, train, and schedule necessary volunteers to cover Sunday morning and events requiring audio, visual, and lighting
  • Oversee the streaming of worship services and events

Pastoral Ministry Responsibilities [full-time only and dependent on the minister’s giftings and callings]

• Assist in casting and implementation of overall vision of the church
• Lead or assist in evangelism, outreach, visitation, and/or counseling as needed
• Lead or assist in weddings and funerals as needed
• Lead or assist in discipleship ministries (seniors, families, youth, children, young adults, etc) (based on gifting and calling)

To apply, submit a PDF cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] For a more in-depth look at us please visit http://fbcbarstow.com/associatepastorsearch