Keyboardist

Glad Tidings Tulsa; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Glad Tidings Tulsa is seeking a spirit-led, part-time Organist/Keyboardist to accompany our worship ministry. The role requires mastery of organ and keyboard in gospel styles, strong by-ear skills, and a heart aligned with church disciplines.

You will support weekly services, mid-week rehearsals, and special events, collaborating with church leadership to create a transformative worship experience.

Qualifications

• Mastery of gospel organ and electronic keyboards with modern gospel chord knowledge.
• Ability to play by ear, follow soloists, and transpose keys instantly.
• Commitment to a Christ-centered, Spirit-led ministry and core church values.
• Punctuality, professionalism, and dedication to a part-time church role.

Responsibilities

• Worship accompaniment on organ and keyboard for Sunday and events.
• Weekly rehearsals with praise team and choir.
• Improvise transitions and vamps during altar calls and ministry moments.
• Drive energetic worship segments and switch between organ and keyboard sounds.
• Collaborate with the Minister of Music and pastoral staff to fulfill the service vision.

Skills

Gospel Proficiency

By-Ear Improvisation

Ministry Alignment

Reliability

Job description

About Our Church

Glad Tidings is a Christ-centered community of Christian believers who have fellowshipped together for 29 years. We focus deeply on the internal transformation of who an individual becomes, believing that our "doing" flows directly out of our "becoming." As a non-denominational ministry, we embrace the practice of Christian spiritual disciplines to experience the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.

Position Overview

We are seeking a spirit-led, part-time Organist/Keyboardist to join our music ministry. This individual will provide dynamic musical accompaniment that aligns with our focus on spiritual transformation and Holy Spirit-led worship. This role requires an advanced command of urban contemporary gospel, praise and worship, and traditional gospel music across both the organ and/or keyboard.

Key Responsibilities

• Worship Accompaniment:Play organ and keyboard for weekly Sunday worship, mid-week services, and special church events (such as revivals and church anniversaries).
• Weekly Rehearsals:Accompany the praise team and choir during scheduled weekday evening rehearsals.
• Improvisation & Flow:Improvise smooth musical transitions and vamps during altar calls, prayers, and spontaneous ministry moments to facilitate a transformative environment.
• Congregational Praise:Drive high-energy praise and worship segments, shifting smoothly between keyboard patches and organ tones to engage the congregation.
• Collaboration:Partner with the Minister of Music and pastoral staff to execute the spiritual vision for each service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Gospel Proficiency:Mastery of the Hammond B3 organ (including drawbars/bass pedals) and electronic keyboards, with deep knowledge of modern gospel chord structures.
• By-Ear Excellence:Ability to play fluently by ear, follow soloists spontaneously, and transpose keys instantly.
• Ministry Alignment:A personal commitment to a disciplined Christian life that reflects our core values of spiritual growth, abstinence, and active discipleship.
• Reliability:High level of punctuality, professionalism, and dedication to a part-time church staff role.