Minister of Worship

Arrowwood Baptist Church; Chesnee (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Arrowwood Baptist Church in Chesnee, South Carolina seeks a part-time Worship Minister to lead and coordinate the church’s music ministry, ensuring every worship service glorifies God and engages the congregation. You will organize and direct musicians, choirs, and worship teams, working with the pastor and media team to blend traditional and contemporary styles.

The role involves designing worship experiences, mentoring ministry volunteers, and managing rehearsals and resources for weekly

Qualifications

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ and passion for worship ministry.
• Experience directing a choir or musical group in a church.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship services blending traditional and contemporary styles.
• Supervise and mentor music ministry volunteers.
• Schedule rehearsals and coordinate music resources for services and events.

Skills

Choir direction

Musical leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Faith-centric ministry

Job description

About Arrowwood Baptist Church

At Arrowwood Baptist Church we are seeking to glorify God by serving where He is at work to make disciples. Our purpose is summarized in our mission statement: We exist to Love God, Know Him, and Share Him. Arrowwood Baptist Church is a medium-size, missionally active and theologically conservative Southern Baptist Church. Our doctrinal beliefs are summed up in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000: https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000 We are seeking others to join us in our endeavor to make disciples. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Worship Minister who shares in our vision for reaching and discipling others.

Position Summary

Arrowwood Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Worship Minister to lead and coordinate the church’s music ministry, ensuring that every worship service glorifies God and engages the congregation. This role involves organizing and directing musicians, choirs, and worship teams, as well as collaborating with the pastor and media team to plan and execute services that harmonize traditional and contemporary worship styles.

Key Responsibilities

• Worship Service Leadership & Planning: Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and media team to design and execute worship services that blend traditional and contemporary styles. Select and arrange congregational music that complements sermon themes, seasonal events, and the overall mission of the church.
• Team Supervision & Development: Oversee, mentor, coordinate, and disciple music ministry personnel—including worship teams, accompanists, and choir directors to foster a cohesive and inspiring worship environment.
• Rehearsals, Special Events, & Administration: Schedule and lead weekly rehearsals, prepare musical elements for both regular services and special events (e.g., seasonal musicales), and manage administrative tasks such as maintaining music resources and arranging substitute musicians as needed.

Qualifications

• A strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and a passion for worship ministry.
• Demonstrated experience in directing a choir, ensemble, or musical group within a church setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and musical abilities.
• A stable, mature Christian with spiritual gifs in administration, exhortation, and mercy.
• Dependable, outgoing, and consistent personality traits that inspire and engage others.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in church-wide events, staff meetings, and planning sessions.
• Commit to approximately 12 hours per week for ministry preparation, with additional time during special events, and 3–4 hours per month for meetings and training.
• Actively pursue personal spiritual growth and professional development.