Organist

Ministry Source; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private teaching studio access

Wedding/Funeral stipends

Vestibule Series performances

Job summary

Central Baptist Church in Newnan, Georgia, seeks an accomplished Organist to join our worship and music ministry. The Organist will provide organ music and hymn accompaniment for two Sunday services, collaborating with the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship to shape meaningful worship experiences.

The instrument is a 2020 Schantz pipe organ. Candidates should have excellent organ performance, sight-reading, and teamwork, with formal training preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent organ performance, hymn-playing, and accompanying skills, including proficiency at the piano.
• Strong sight-reading abilities and knowledge of sacred organ literature and hymnody.
• Excellent communication, preparation, and collaborative skills.
• A commitment to musical excellence and the Christian mission of the church.
• Formal training in organ performance, church music, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide organ music and hymn accompaniment for two Sunday morning worship services (8:45 and 10:55 a.m.).
• Select and prepare preludes, offertories, postludes, and other service music in collaboration with the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship.
• Accompany the Chancel Choir in rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles in special musical offerings.
• Provide musical leadership for seasonal services, including Advent, Christmas Eve, Holy Week, and Easter.
• Contribute creatively to the artistic and spiritual development of Central’s worship and music ministry.

Skills

Organ performance

Hymn accompaniment

Sight-reading

Communication & collaboration

Church music knowledge

Education

Formal training in organ performance or church music

Tools

Piano

Job description

Central Baptist Church | Newnan, Georgia

Full or Part-time Position

Salary and Benefits Commensurate with Education and Experience

Central Baptist Church in Newnan, Georgia, seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and creativeOrganist to join our vibrant worship and music ministry.

We believe music is an essential part of Christian worship—an opportunity to glorify God, proclaim the Gospel, and strengthen the faith of our congregation. We seek a musician who shares this vision and brings both artistic excellence and a spirit of service to the role.

Working closely with the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship, the Organist will be a valued musical colleague, helping shape meaningful worship experiences through inspiring organ literature, sensitive congregational accompaniment, and collaborative music‑making.

Our Instrument

Central Baptist Church proudly maintains a2020 Schantz pipe organ, featuring three manuals, 28 stops, 33 ranks, and 1,979 pipes. This exceptional instrument provides a wonderful opportunity for expressive worship leadership, congregational accompaniment, and the performance of sacred organ literature.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide organ music and hymn accompaniment for two Sunday morning worship services (8:45 and 10:55 a.m.).
• Select and prepare preludes, offertories, postludes, and other service music in collaboration with the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship.
• Accompany the Chancel Choir in rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles in special musical offerings.
• Provide musical leadership for seasonal services, including Advent, Christmas Eve, Holy Week, and Easter.
• Contribute creatively to the artistic and spiritual development of Central’s worship and music ministry.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent organ performance, hymn-playing, and accompanying skills, including proficiency at the piano.
• Strong sight‑reading abilities and knowledge of sacred organ literature and hymnody.
• Excellent communication, preparation, and collaborative skills.
• A commitment to musical excellence and the Christian mission of the church.

Formal training in organ performance, church music, or a related field is preferred.

Opportunities and Benefits

Central Baptist Church offers a supportive musical environment, opportunities for artistic collaboration (e.g., organ recitals and participation in the Vestibule Series), professional development, additional compensation for weddings and funerals, and the opportunity to maintain a private teaching studio using church facilities, subject to church policies.

Join Us

We seek more than an accomplished performer. We seek a musical partner who will inspire congregational singing, enrich our worship, and help our church experience the beauty and power of sacred music.

Job Categories: Worship Ministry . Job Types: Full-Time .