Minister of Music

First Baptist Church of Gautier; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Gautier is seeking a full-time Minister of Music to lead a Christ-centered worship ministry that blends traditional hymns with contemporary worship music. The role works with the Senior Pastor to plan biblically faithful services that encourage meaningful participation and musical excellence.

The candidate will oversee worship for all ages, develop the church’s music program, and equip volunteers including instrumentalists and media/sound teams.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
• Affirm Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Strong musical, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Degree in music or ministry preferred.
• Experience leading congregational worship and directing church choirs.

Responsibilities

• Lead congregational worship weekly.
• Direct and develop the church worship choir.
• Oversee music ministries from preschool through adults.
• Equip volunteers, including instrumentalists and media/sound teams.
• Assist with weddings, funerals, and special services.
• Perform a secondary ministry assignment aligned with calling and gifting.

Skills

Musical leadership

Worship planning

Volunteer development

Team leadership

Education

Degree in music or ministry

Job description

First Baptist Church of Gautier is seeking a full-time Minister of Music to lead a Christ-centered worship ministry that embraces both traditional hymns and contemporary worship music. Working closely with the Senior Pastor, this individual will plan and lead biblically faithful, congregationally engaging worship services that emphasize musical excellence and meaningful participation.

Responsibilities include leading congregational worship, directing and developing the church’s worship choir, overseeing music ministries from preschool through adults, and equipping volunteers, including instrumentalists and media/sound teams. The Minister of Music will also assist with weddings, funerals, and special services.

This dual-responsibility position includes a secondary ministry assignment aligned with the candidate’s calling, gifting, and experience, such as senior adults, missions, discipleship, or students.

Candidates must demonstrate a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and possess strong musical, leadership, and organizational skills. A degree in music or ministry is preferred, along with experience leading congregational worship and directing church choirs.

FBC Gautier is a growing Southern Baptist church on the Mississippi Gulf Coast committed to exalting the Savior, equipping the saint, and evangelizing the lost.