Worship Pastor Full Time

Worship Pastor

About Our Church

At Summerville Baptist Church, we believe ministry flows from a life abiding in Christ, as taught in John 15:5. Our desire is to see lives connected to Christ through worship, connected to the church through discipleship, and connected to the community through service.

We are a biblically conservative Southern Baptist church with an average weekly attendance of approximately 250-300. We are a unified, multi-generational congregation that values both choir and praise team ministry, along with strong congregational singing and instrumental leadership in worship.

Our heart is not to create a performance, but to lead God’s people into genuine, Christ-centered worship that is rooted in Scripture, engages both heart and mind, and encourages active participation from the entire congregation.

Position Summary

The Worship Pastor will serve as a spiritual leader who shepherds the congregation through Christ-centered, biblically grounded worship. This individual will provide leadership, oversight, and vision for all aspects of the worship ministry, including choir, praise team, vocalists, instrumentalists, and children’s music ministries (led by church volunteers).

We are seeking someone who desires more than a position—we are looking for a pastor who will invest in our people, become part of our church family, and serve faithfully alongside our leadership for years to come.

You will be joining a supportive and healthy pastoral team and a congregation that values and participates in worship.

While experience in choir ministry is beneficial, we are primarily seeking a spiritually mature worship leader with a pastor’s heart. We value character, leadership, teachability, and a commitment to biblical worship more than extensive experience in every area of music ministry. We are willing to invest in and help develop the right candidate as he grows in this role.

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Leadership

Plan and lead weekly corporate worship services in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
Lead a blended worship environment that incorporates choir, praise team, vocalists, and instrumentalists.
Select biblically sound, theologically rich music that supports and encourages congregational singing.
Cultivate an atmosphere of authentic worship focused on God’s glory rather than performance.

Choir, Praise Team & Instrumentalists

Lead and shepherd all aspects of our worship ministry. We view choir, praise team, vocalists, and instrumentalists as one unified worship ministry serving together to lead the congregation in worship.
Foster spiritual growth, unity, and community within the worship ministry.
Recruit, develop, disciple, and encourage vocalists and musicians.
Lead rehearsals and coordinate scheduling.
Build and maintain a unified worship ministry that serves the congregation effectively.
Help coordinate and provide leadership for seasonal worship events and other special services as needed.

Children’s Music

Provide oversight and support for children’s music ministry.
Assist in the planning and coordination of an annual children’s musical.
Equip, encourage, and support volunteers serving in this ministry.

Production & Technology

Work alongside volunteer teams to support worship technology, including sound, media, livestream, and presentation software.
Develop and encourage volunteer tech teams.
Maintain a working knowledge of modern worship technology and software.

Pastoral & Administrative

Serve as a member of the church leadership team.
Participate in staff meetings and ministry planning.
Provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership within the worship ministry and church body.
Assist in the discipleship and development of future worship leaders and ministry volunteers.

Qualifications

Spiritual

A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing walk with Him.
A commitment to biblically faithful, Christ-centered worship.
A heart to shepherd, disciple, and encourage people through worship ministry.
Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Character

Humble, servant-hearted leadership.
Strong relational and interpersonal skills.
Team-oriented with a desire to serve alongside others.
A teachable spirit with the ability to equip and lead others.
A desire for long-term ministry and investment in the local church.

Education & Experience

Degree in Church Music, Worship Ministry, Music, Biblical Studies, or a related field preferred, but not required.
Experience leading worship in a local church setting.
Experience leading choirs, vocal teams, and instrumental worship ministries is preferred but not required.
Candidates with strong pastoral leadership, musical gifting, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Musical Skills

Strong vocal leadership ability.
Ability to lead worship effectively and engage the congregation in meaningful participation.
Ability to work with vocalists, instrumentalists, and choir members in a collaborative environment.
Instrumental proficiency (guitar, piano, or similar instrument) is beneficial but not required.

Compensation

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

To Apply

Please submit the following:

Resume
Statement of faith and personal testimony of your call to ministry
Video samples of leading worship (if available)
References
Submit to:

Robert Goodman
Senior Pastor
Summerville Baptist Church
3500 Summerville Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
[email protected]