Sacred Organist & Worship Music Leader

Central Baptist Church - Newnan, GA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wedding/Funeral compensation

Teaching studio access

Professional development

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes collaborative liturgy, with opportunities to accompany the Chancel Choir, lead seasonal services, and contribute to sacred music ministry while maintaining a teaching studio and potential additional compensation for

Qualifications

• Excellent organ performance, hymn-playing and accompanying skills with piano proficiency.
• 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 church's mission.
• Formal training in organ performance or church music is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organ performance

Hymn playing

Accompaniment

Sight-reading

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Formal organ training / church music

Job description

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

The role emphasizes collaborative liturgy, with opportunities to accompany the Chancel Choir, lead seasonal services, and contribute to sacred music ministry while maintaining a teaching studio and potential additional compensation for