Worship Leader

SBC Executive Committee; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church Sikeston, Missouri is seeking to hire a full-time Worship Leader to lead our congregation in worship. Our next Worship Leader will have the opportunity to use the additional gifts and talents God has entrusted to them to serve in other areas of ministry as well.

Those opportunities will be explored together during the interview process. We are committed to our mission, “To know God and to make Him known”, and we desire a blended service that invites all in attendance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate’s degree in church music preferred.
• Experience as worship leader in a church, including leading worship and directing a choir/praise team.
• Mature Christian, affirm inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture, and commit to church mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly worship and additional services (Easter, Christmas).
• Recruit and develop worship team members; lead rehearsals.
• Oversee music library, instruments and equipment; help prepare annual budget.
• Coordinate with Multimedia Committee for A/V production and sound management.
• Participate in pastoral care and weekly staff meetings as part of the ministerial team.

Skills

Vocal skills

Music direction

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate in church music

Tools

Sound system operation

Presentation software

Digital/analog sound boards

Job description

First Baptist Church Sikeston, Missouri is seeking to hire a full-time Worship Leader to lead our congregation in worship. Our next Worship Leader will have the opportunity to use the additional gifts and talents God has entrusted to them to serve in other area of ministry as well. Those opportunities will be explored together during the interview process. Whether your passion is youth, young adults, discipleship, or another area of ministry, we are open to shaping the role so that your ministry extends beyond worship and aligns with the gifts God has given you.

As a church, we are committed to our mission, “To know God and to make Him known”. We are searching for someone who can develop, foster, and grow our worship services to better serve our God, our community, and our congregation. We desire a blended service that leads those in attendance to open themselves up to worship God. We want someone who is passionate about worshipping with other committed followers of Jesus and who also wants to grow in Him.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s or graduate’s degree from an accredited institution or seminary in church music is preferred.
• Experience as a worship leader in a church, including leading worship, directing a choir and/or praise team.

Spiritual Expectations

• Expected to be a mature Christian, able to articulate his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He is expected to engage in the spiritual disciplines to grow his personal relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrate a strong desire to lead others to Christ.
• The Minister of Music must affirm the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture and be able to teach sound doctrine. He must commit to the mission, vision, and values of First Baptist Church – Sikeston.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in the general pastoral care of the congregation as a part of the ministerial staff, including home and hospital visits.
• Serve under the direction of our Lead Pastor. Must attend weekly staff meetings, help coordinate a church calendar and assist with all church ministry as needed.
• Must have strong vocal skills and have the ability to read and direct both choral and instrumental music.
• Responsible to develop and lead an overall worship ministry that draws people into the presence of God through a powerful, uplifting and biblically sound worship experience, both individually and corporately.
• Prepare and lead weekly worship service and additional special services as needed (i.e., Easter, Christmas, etc.)
• Identify, recruit, and develop members of the worship team. Lead rehearsals of the worship team including choir, instrumentalists, soloists, and ensembles.
• Supervise the purchase, inventory, and maintenance of the music library, musical instruments and equipment, and any other supplies for use in the music ministry. Prepare an annual music ministry budget in cooperation with the Finance Committee.
• Coordinate with the Multimedia Committee in overseeing the A/V production and broadcast of worship services. Have a working understanding of the technical aspects of multimedia, sound systems, digital and analog sound boards, presentation software, and computers.

The Ideal Candidate will…

• Be independent and self-motivated, while being comfortable in a diverse team environment.
• Can freely give and receive input while managing stressful situations with grace and good communication.
• Be open to new ideas ad adaptable to the everchanging needs of our current church and those we are trying to reach.
• Proven ability to think strategically and generationally in the implementation of various worship models and styles.
• Pursue opportunities to use music and worship as a vehicle for evangelism beyond our church walls.