Worship Director & Choir Leader

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

Job summary

First Baptist Church invites a Minister of Music to lead worship, blending traditional hymns with contemporary songs in West Point, Mississippi. The role requires shepherding a music ministry, directing choirs, and supporting youth and children’s programs while collaborating with the Pastor and ministry team to foster spiritual growth.

The minister will oversee all music, manage technology, and guide volunteers to create worship experiences that inspire participation and reflect biblical truths.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading choirs and directing congregational worship.
• Strong musical ability in vocal and instrumental performance.
• Ability to plan and lead blended worship experiences with intentional theology.

Responsibilities

• Worship leading: lead our congregation with a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary songs.
• Rehearsal leadership: plan and direct weekly rehearsals for choir and musicians.
• Choir direction: guide Adult Worship Choir and support Youth/Children's choirs.
• Collaboration: work with Pastor to choose music aligning with weekly messages.
• Team development: recruit, mentor, and coordinate volunteer musicians.
• Service planning: curate a blended worship experience with theological soundness.
• Technologically capable: manage planning software and communications with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Choral directing

Worship leadership

Musical ability

Team leadership

Church teamwork

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

First Baptist Church invites a Minister of Music to lead worship, blending traditional hymns with contemporary songs in West Point, Mississippi. The role requires shepherding a music ministry, directing choirs, and supporting youth and children’s programs while collaborating with the Pastor and ministry team to foster spiritual growth.

The minister will oversee all music, manage technology, and guide volunteers to create worship experiences that inspire participation and reflect biblical truths.