Minister of Music

Westmeade Baptist Church; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmeade Baptist Church seeks a Minister of Music to guide a Christ-centered music ministry that leads authentic worship and disciples the congregation. You will work with pastoral staff to plan and execute weekly services and special events, recruiting leaders and overseeing audio/visual teams.

The role requires a solid musical foundation, a college/seminary degree, and a heart for gospel-centered ministry, with responsibilities across worship planning, staff collaboration, and community

Qualifications

• Must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Embrace, demonstrate and promote the Mission of Westmeade Baptist Church.
• Biblical and Theological alignment with leadership, membership, and worship.
• Agree and adhere to the Baptist Faith & Message.
• Possess a strong background in musical training and experience.
• Capable of leading and teaching the Music Ministry Team during weekly rehearsals and Sunday/Wednesday leadership opportunities.
• Innovative in the use of music in a worship setting.
• Practices enthusiasm in leading others in musical worship.
• College and/or Seminary Degree required plus Ministry experience on a Church Staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, organizing and conducting of the music ministry including vocalists, praise teams, instrumentalists, and the audio/visual teams.
• Recruit, enlist, and train leaders to serve well in the Music Ministry.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in planning all worship gatherings.
• Provide music leadership and support with other ministry areas like Student and Kids Ministry.
• Work with the Ministerial Staff in the overall ministry of Westmeade Baptist Church.
• Serve as a music resource for weddings, funerals, etc.
• Plan and promote special events to utilize music for the church's mission.

Skills

Music leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Discipleship

Interpersonal skills

Audio/Video basics

Education

Bachelor's or Seminary degree

Tools

Planning Center

ProPresenter

Music Stand

SongSelect

YouTube live-streaming

Q-Sys

Dante

Job description

The Minister of Music is responsible to God and the body of Christ, under the leadership of the Pastor, for guiding a Christ-centered ministry that utilizes music to lead, disciple, and equip the people of Westmeade Baptist Church to worship God biblically and authentically; so that God is glorified and Jesus is exalted by everything that has breath to do so.

Minister:

• Love the people of Westmeade Baptist Church sacrificially and minister to them for God’s glory and their good
• Connect disciples to carry out the Great Commission through serving locally, nationally, and globally
• Serve for the glory of God so that others would desire to be drawn into His presence
• Partner with the ministerial staff in meeting needs of church members and guests in order for them to see the Gospel lived out
• Share in the pastoral care of our church family along with other staff members. To include hospital visits as needed, and periodic in-home visits of those not able to attend in person
• Attend training opportunities that further develop ministry skills and passion
• Cooperate with local church leaders in promoting activities of mutual interest
• Be available to fulfill Pastoral responsibilities as called on by the Senior Pastor

Music:

• Utilizing the medium of music, implement a healthy ministry area that glorifies God, encourages a culture of authentic worship (individually and collectively), disciples our people in the overall context of worship; Ministers to church members of all ages
• Lead the planning, organizing and conducting of the music ministry including vocalists, praise teams, instrumentalists, and the audio/visual teams
• Recruit, enlist, and train leaders to serve well in the Music Ministry
• Assist the Senior Pastor in planning all worship gatherings
• Provide music leadership and support, as needed, with other ministry areas (Ex. – Student Ministry and Kids Ministry)
• Work in tandem with the Ministerial Staff in the overall ministry of Westmeade Baptist Church
• Serve as a music resource for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, etc.
• Plan, organize, and promote special occasion events such as concerts, retreats, festivals, etc. in order to utilize the resources of music to fulfill the mission of the church

Administration:

• Perform various administrative duties essential to the Music Ministry, such as:
  • maintain music library, materials, supplies, musical instruments & equipment;
  • maintain copyright leases and agreements on music as needed; promoting the Music Ministry through all print and digital formats
• Prepare and administer an annual budget for the Music Ministry

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Embrace, demonstrate and promote the Mission of Westmeade Baptist Church
• Biblical and Theological alignment with leadership, membership, and worship
• Agree and adhere to the Baptist Faith & Message
• Possess a strong background in musical training and experience
• Capable of leading and teaching the Music Ministry Team during weekly rehearsals so they can best be prepared from a Musical standpoint, as well as an Audio/Video standpoint for Sunday and Wednesday leadership opportunities
• Innovative in the use of music in a worship setting
• Practices enthusiasm in leading others in musical worship
• College and/or Seminary Degree required plus Ministry experience on a Church Staff. Length and extent of experience will be weighted according to degree and/or advanced degree(s)

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Maintain a personal practice of reaching the lost with the Gospel, as well as invest the Truth of the Word of God into fellow followers of Christ
• Must be capable of effective communication, be well organized, possess solid work ethic and be team-oriented.
• Discernment of when to lead and when to be led
• Gifted and confident in building relationships for the purpose of discipleship, using various forms of communication
• Ability to work with people of various temperaments, talents, passions, and church backgrounds; Possess & demonstrate positive interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of Audio/Video equipment
• Proficient in various digital platforms (We currently use Planning Center, ProPresenter, Music Stand, and SongSelect, as well as YouTube for live-streaming services. Understanding systems like Q-Sys and Dante is also beneficial)