Director/Minister of Worship

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance provided

Paid time off: 15 days vacation + sick

Relocation assistance provided

Church office closed Fridays

Job summary

First Baptist Church Americus is seeking a Director/Minister of Worship to lead and shape the worship ministry of our multigenerational church in Southwest Georgia. The role focuses on relational, collaborative leadership with a blended style including choir and band elements.

The worship team rehearses and grows volunteers, while collaborating with pastors and staff. Compensation ranges from $40,000–$50,000 with health insurance, vacation, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Strong Christian character and love for the local church.
• Ability to lead modern worship within a blended environment.
• Relational, dependable, collaborative, and able to develop volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead congregational worship for weekly services and special events.
• Plan worship services in collaboration with the pastor and ministry staff.
• Recruit, disciple, organize, and develop musicians and worship volunteers.
• Lead rehearsals and cultivate a healthy, team-oriented worship culture.
• Help oversee worship-related technology, media, and service flow.
• Shape the long-term direction and strategy of the worship ministry.
• Use music and worship as tools for community building and outreach.
• Participate in the broader ministry and life of the church.

Skills

Vocal ability

Instrumental ability

Relational leadership

Volunteer development

Education

Ministry education preferred

Job description

First Baptist Church Americus is seeking a Director/Minister of Worship to lead and shape the worship ministry of our growing, multigenerational church in Southwest Georgia.

We are looking for a relational and collaborative ministry leader who loves Jesus, loves the local church, and can lead people in meaningful congregational worship. Our worship ministry includes both choir and band elements and is moving toward a blended style with a slight modern lean.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead congregational worship for weekly services and special events
• Plan worship services in collaboration with the pastor and ministry staff
• Recruit, disciple, organize, and develop musicians and worship volunteers
• Lead rehearsals and cultivate a healthy, team-oriented worship culture
• Help oversee worship-related technology, media, and service flow
• Help shape the long-term direction and strategy of the worship ministry
• Use music and worship as tools for community building, outreach, and connection, including creative opportunities beyond Sunday morning
• Participate meaningfully in the broader ministry and life of the church

Qualifications

• Strong Christian character and love for the local church
• Strong vocal and/or instrumental ability
• Ability to lead modern worship within a blended worship environment
• Relational, dependable, collaborative, and able to develop volunteers
• Ministry experience and/or relevant education preferred
• Ordination is welcome but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $40,000–$50,000, dependent upon education and experience; negotiable for the right candidate
• Health insurance provided
• Paid vacation beginning at 15 days annually + sick leave
• Relocation assistance provided
• Church office closed on Fridays