Worship and Family Pastor Full Time

About the Role 

First Baptist Church Leesburg is seeking a Worship Pastor to lead and shape worship at our Village Park Campus, located on the edge of The Villages in Fruitland Park, FL. 

This is a primary worship leadership role with a secondary responsibility of providing pastoral oversight and coordination for Family Ministries (children, youth, young adults, and families). Approximately 75% of this role is focused on worship leadership, with 25% dedicated to ensuring Family Ministries are aligned, organized, and effective. 

You’ll work closely with the Senior Worship Pastor, collaborate with a team of worship leaders across all four campuses (Downtown, South, Oxford, and Village Park), and partner with the Village Park Campus Pastor to carry out the vision of the campus. 

We’re looking for someone who is spiritually grounded, musically strong, relationally engaging, and passionate about leading people to worship and helping families grow in their faith. 

What You’ll Do 

Lead Worship (Primary Focus) 

Plan and lead engaging, Christ-centered worship services each week 
Lead across multiple styles: hymns, gospel, and modern worship 
Create environments that encourage active congregational participation 
Lead from an instrument (guitar or keys preferred) 
Build and Lead Teams 

Recruit, develop, and shepherd worship and production volunteers 
Lead and develop the campus choir (rehearsals and services) 
Cultivate a healthy, spiritually vibrant team culture 
Collaborate Across Campuses 

Work under the direction of the Senior Worship Pastor 
Collaborate with worship leaders across all FBCL campuses 
Align worship with teaching and overall church vision 
 

Provide Oversight of Family Ministries (Secondary – ~25%) 

Provide pastoral oversight and coordination for Family Ministries, including preschool, children, youth, young adults, and families 
Develop, organize, and help administrate a comprehensive Family Ministry strategy for the campus 
Work closely with leaders (Children’s Director, Preschool Director, Youth leaders, and others) to ensure effective programming and biblical instruction 
Collaborate with other FBCL campuses to ensure consistency and quality across Family Ministries 
Recruit, train, and support volunteers and ministry leaders; help establish clear policies and procedures 
Supervise and help administrate all Family Ministry environments to ensure alignment and effectiveness 
Encourage and equip parents to be the primary disciplers of their children, providing support and resources as needed 
Plan and coordinate ministry activities such as retreats, camps, fellowships, mission trips, and outreach events 
Partner with church staff to provide training and development opportunities for ministry leaders and volunteers 
Engage in outreach opportunities including recreation, counseling, and evangelism to families in the community 
Perform other duties as assigned by the Campus Pastor 
 

Shepherd People 

Build meaningful relationships with congregation members and volunteers 
Inspire and encourage spiritual growth and engagement in worship 
Provide pastoral care and leadership to both worship teams and Family Ministry leaders 
 

What We’re Looking For 

Spiritual Life 

A clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ 
A life marked by spiritual maturity, integrity, and humility 
A heart for worship and for discipling people across generations 
Leadership & People Skills 

Strong relational skills and the ability to connect across generations 
Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead teams and volunteers 
Ability to bring alignment, structure, and encouragement to ministries 
Musical Ability 

Strong vocal ability and confident stage presence 
Ability to lead from guitar or keys 
Proficiency in reading sheet music, chord charts, and lead sheets 
Experience leading choirs in rehearsal and live settings 
Practical Fit 

Comfortable in a multi-campus church environment 
Flexible and adaptable across worship styles and ministry needs 
Passion for reaching and discipling families in a growing community 
 

About FBCL 

First Baptist Church Leesburg is one church in four locations—Downtown, South, Oxford, and Village Park. Our mission is to help people take their next step in following Jesus. Each campus reflects its unique community while remaining unified in vision and direction. 

The Village Park Campus is located near The Villages, offering a unique opportunity to reach multiple generations—including families and retirees—with the gospel. 

Why This Role Matters 

This role is about more than leading songs—it’s about shaping a worship culture and helping ministries work together to reach and disciple people across generations. You’ll play a key role in building a healthy, unified campus that impacts lives for Christ.