Music Minister

Midway Road Baptist Church); Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Road Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Music Minister who will lead traditional worship, direct the choir, and provide pastoral care to the congregation. You will plan services with the Lead Pastor, oversee media and technology ministries, and nurture relationships within the church family.

The role emphasizes biblically sound worship, spiritual leadership, and a heart for shepherding people through music and worship experiences.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and growing personal walk with Him.
• Definite call to vocational church ministry.
• Agreement with Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and Southern Baptist doctrines.
• Servant's heart with love for people and pastoral ministry.
• Experience leading traditional congregational worship and directing a choir.
• Strong vocal ability and proficiency on piano or another accompanying instrument.
• Working knowledge of church sound systems, presentation software, and livestream technology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and encourage volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead traditional worship services in cooperation with the Lead Pastor.
• Select biblically sound music that complements the weekly sermon and supports the worship experience.
• Direct and rehearse the church choir.
• Plan and direct seasonal musical presentations, including Christmas and Easter cantatas.
• Recruit, train, and encourage choir members and musicians.
• Introduce new music while honoring our traditional worship style.
• Coordinate special music for worship services and events.

Skills

Vocal ability

Piano accompaniment

Leadership

Pastoral care

Traditional worship

Church sound systems

Livestream tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music or Worship Ministry

Tools

Sound systems

Presentation software

Livestream software

Job description

Full-Time Music Minister Position Summary

Our Southern Baptist church is prayerfully seeking a full-time Music Minister who is called to serve both as a worship leader and as a shepherd to our congregation. We are a loving, traditional church with an average attendance of approximately 100 people and a heart for biblical preaching, Christ-centered worship, and meaningful relationships.

The Music Minister will work closely with the Lead Pastor to plan and lead traditional worship services, oversee the church's media and technology ministries, and assist in the pastoral care of our congregation. We are seeking someone who loves people, values traditional church music, and desires to invest in the spiritual life of a local church family.

Primary Responsibilities

Worship Ministry

• Plan and lead traditional worship services in cooperation with the Lead Pastor.

• Select biblically sound music that complements the weekly sermon and supports the worship experience.

• Direct and rehearse the church choir.

• Plan and direct seasonal musical presentations, including Christmas and Easter cantatas.

• Recruit, train, and encourage choir members and musicians.

• Introduce new music when appropriate while honoring our church's traditional worship style.

• Coordinate special music for worship services and special events.

Media & Technology

• Oversee the church's audio, video, presentation, and livestream ministries.

• Coordinate and train volunteers serving in sound, projection, and media.

• Ensure all worship technology functions effectively for services and special events.

• Help evaluate and maintain worship-related technology and equipment.

Pastoral Ministry

• Serve alongside the Lead Pastor in ministering to the congregation.

• Visit church members in hospitals, nursing homes, and homes as needed.

• Assist with welcoming and assimilating new members and guests.

• Participate in outreach, discipleship, and church-wide ministry opportunities.

• Be available to assist with weddings, funerals, revivals, and other special services.

• Build meaningful relationships with church members and encourage their spiritual growth.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Plan worship services in advance with the Lead Pastor.

• Schedule rehearsals and communicate effectively with choir members and volunteers.

• Maintain the music library and worship resources.

• Assist in developing and managing the music and media ministry budgets.

• Attend staff meetings and participate in ministry planning.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing personal walk with Him.

• A definite call to vocational church ministry.

• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the doctrines and mission of a Southern Baptist church.

• A servant's heart with a genuine love for people and pastoral ministry.

• Experience leading traditional congregational worship and directing a choir.

• Strong vocal ability and proficiency on piano or another accompanying instrument. Additional instrumental abilities are a plus.

• Working knowledge of church sound systems, presentation software, and livestream technology.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to recruit, train, and encourage volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving in a Southern Baptist church.

• Degree or ministry training in Music, Worship Ministry, Church Ministry, or a related field is preferred but not required.

• Experience leading Christmas and Easter cantatas and other seasonal worship events.

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, integrity, and a servant's heart.

• Be a team player who works closely with the Lead Pastor and church leadership.

• Love ministering to people of all ages, especially in a close-knit church family.

• Be dependable, approachable, and committed to excellence in ministry.

• Desire to disciple others and help them use their musical gifts for God's glory.

Compensation

Salary and benefits will be based on experience and qualifications.

About Our Church

We are a friendly Southern Baptist congregation of approximately 100 worshippers with a rich heritage of traditional worship. Our choir plays an important role in leading worship, and we present Christmas and Easter cantatas each year. We value strong biblical preaching, meaningful fellowship, faithful discipleship, and reaching our community with the Gospel. We are praying for a Music Minister who will become an active part of our church family and partner with our Lead Pastor in caring for God's people.