Worship Pastor Full Time

First Baptist Church Silverhill, Alabama

Position: Worship Pastor

Status: Full-time, Salaried

Statement of Commitment of Faith

We believe the Bible is the authoritative Word of God. It communicates what we believe, shows us how to live, and is used by the Holy Spirit to speak into our lives. Therefore, the Worship Pastor must be Bible-based in teaching and living. As passionate followers of Jesus, we seek to have the transforming message of the Bible permeate our lives through study and prayer. (2 Timothy 3:16)

He must be committed to deepening relationships with God, fellowshipping with other believers, and reaching out to those who do not yet know Christ. We believe that our relationship with God is primary, that it is evidenced by our relationships with one another, and that loving relationships are at the center of the Gospel. As passionate followers of Jesus, we will nurture our relationship with God and cultivate relationships inside and outside the church. (Matthew 22:37-39)

He must be committed to joyfully accepting God’s gift of grace and generously extending that gift to others. We believe that people matter to God, that the church is made up of broken people saved by grace, and that by extending grace to others we are reflecting the very heart of Jesus. As passionate followers of Jesus, we will live authentically, meet people at their point of need, and walk alongside those on the path to recovery and reconciliation. (1 John 3:16)

He must believe that the Holy Spirit transforms the hearts of those who seek God and intentionally live as disciples of Jesus. As we are transformed into the likeness of Christ, the church is also transformed, and transformation is a lifelong journey. As passionate followers of Jesus, we will utilize every day as an opportunity to become more like Him. (Romans 23:1-2)

He must be committed to reaching out to the world with the message of Jesus Christ. This work starts locally with our neighbors, expands regionally, and extends globally. As passionate followers of Jesus, we will reach out to the world by praying continuously, trusting fully, giving sacrificially, serving faithfully, and going confidently. (2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Matthew 28:19-20)

Ministry Description

The role of the Worship Pastor is to provide spiritual leadership in all aspects of the musical worship of First Baptist Silverhill. This involves envisioning, equipping, and mobilizing the musical, technological, and creative skills and talents of volunteers. This role also involves maintaining an effective technological infrastructure with which to accomplish the needs of the worship ministry of First Baptist. The Worship Pastor shepherds people in authentic worship through both contemporary and traditional music styles and assists in all aspects of the creative efforts of the church. This role has a special focus on the aspect of our vision of “Loving God, Loving others, and Serving the world”.

Qualifications

The Worship Pastor is to be a born-again believer, acknowledging Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior and having an ongoing personal relationship with Him. He should maintain a consistent prayer life, have a consistent daily quiet time, and be consistent in tithes and offerings. The Worship Pastor will agree with the doctrines found in Scripture and supported by the Southern Baptist Convention.

He is to be familiar with, continue to learn about, and be committed to the mission causes of First Baptist Silverhill, the Baldwin Baptist Association, and the Alabama Baptist Convention. The Worship Pastor is to be trained musically; seminary education and ordination are preferred but an exceptional experience record will be considered. The Worship Pastor shall possess the administrative skills necessary to perform his duties, including the relational interpersonal skills for working with adults, students, and children of all ages. He must be gifted in communication, and we prefer he would be able to lead on either piano or guitar. He is to be self-motivated, have a teachable spirit to grow as a person and as a leader, and be a strong team player among his fellow staff, working together to strengthen all areas of the church’s ministry. He is to have the ability to involve others in planning and decision-making. He must be a soul winner and willing to grow in the ability to share his faith. He must have a willingness to become proficient in and train volunteers in the use of the following software and hardware. Also, he must remain proficient in the technology required for services and service planning, in order to utilize the following:

A. ProPresenter (professional presentation software used in the sanctuary) and other software as necessary.

B. Worship services to the live stream computer.

C. Mixing console, analog or digital mixer used in the sanctuary.

D. Current worship trends and up-to-date tech as needs arise.

The worship pastor must submit to a thorough background check including financial and credit history, as well as local, state, and federal criminal history. A clean drug test and personal references are required.

Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities may be accomplished directly or through volunteers working as individuals or small groups. Recruiting, training, organizing, and overseeing such volunteers is an integral part of the position as it permits the efficient accomplishment of numerous tasks and duties that could not be possible for a single individual. The Worship Pastor is expected to have a flexible, “can do” spirit to tackle duties that are not part of their normal job descriptions as follows:

– Oversee worship teams, bands, seasonal choirs, instrumentalists, accompanists, drama/visual worship, audio/visual technicians, and other related aspects of worship.

– Manage the church team members and distribute music and rehearsal recordings in a timely manner each week.

– Ensure all needed service content is prepared for seamless operation in worship services, this includes ensuring that

ProPresenter and any other worship and streaming software are prepared in advance.

– Participate in all staff meetings and answer directly to the Pastor.

– Train or facilitate training for musicians.

– Manage and maintain the musical instruments and worship technology equipment, keeping up-to-date with developments.

-Manage the worship budget in cooperation with the Pastor, in accordance with the financial policies of the church.

– Develop, coach, and care for all worship team volunteers, investing in key leaders to help them continue to grow and thrive in their areas of ministry.

– Recruit soloists and musicians for special music to participate in services.

– Ensure technological needs are met for weddings, funerals, and other special events.

– Assist in providing musicians for weddings and funerals as requested.