Music and Worship Pastor Full Time

ASSOCIATE PASTOR/Worship & Music
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SUN LAKES

WWW.FBCSL.ORG

We are seeking an active, energetic addition to FBCLS to fill our
Associate Pastor/Worship Ministry position.

LOCATION:
Sun Lakes, Arizona, is a retirement community located within the greater
Chandler, Arizona, suburb of Phoenix. First Baptist Church Sun Lakes is
located at 9535 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Sun Lakes is a large
vibrant community of retirees conveniently located to all
amenities…medical, restaurants, churches, arts, entertainment, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Worship leader: ability to cohesively knit a worship format that will
engage the worshipper to give glory to God in song, prayer, scripture
reading and the arts.
2. Congregational singing: ability to lead in BOTH older contemporary
songs (Hillsongs, PraiseCharts, etc.) and traditional songs with a newer
sound or arrangement; and preference given to one with the ability to lead
from guitar or keyboard.
3. Choral leadership: ability to develop a choral team that sings from
multiple musical disciplines: contemporary gospel, southern gospel,
classical, etc; variety in voicing is also desired (ensembles for women or
men to sing for special music); also developing soloists for special music.
4. Handbells: ability to develop a handbell team that is able to play with skill
and precision, beginning with simple arrangements and working toward
more complex arrangements as personnel permits.

EDUCATION:
The candidate will have a music degree or is musically trained with a track
record of excellence. A degree in theology or ministry will make the

candidate even more attractive in being qualified to serve in a broader
ministry capacity (Bible study, visitation, etc.).

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Pam Wortman, Personnel
Committee Vice-Chair, 9535 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248.