Worship Leader Southside Baptist

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A theological institution in Andalusia, Alabama, is seeking a Worship Leader to lead worship and provide musical support during services and special events. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and strong alignment with Southern Baptist beliefs. Responsibilities include recruiting and mentoring volunteers, planning music sets, and collaborating with church staff. The position requires a college degree and experience in leading worship in a church setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in leading worship.
• Theologically and doctrinally aligned with Southern Baptist beliefs.
• Good people skills and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship during services and special events.
• Recruit, schedule, and mentor worship team volunteers.
• Plan weekly music set with Senior Pastor.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience leading worship in a church setting

Experience managing volunteers

Experience using worship‑based technology and tools

Education

College degree in related field

Seminary degree from a Southern Baptist school (preferred)

Ordination (preferred)

Job description

Worship Leader

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Employment Status: Full-Time /exempt

Position Overview

Leads the congregation in worship and provides musical support for services and special events.

Character Qualities

• Be a born‑again follower of Jesus for at least 5 years.
• Cultivates a consistent time with the Lord in Bible study and prayer.
• Be theologically and doctrinally aligned with Southern Baptist beliefs and practice.
• Be a team player and work in unity and coordination with the church staff
• Have good people skills.
• Display integrity and live “above reproach” in life and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship during services and special events.
• Recruit, schedule, and mentor worship team volunteers.
• Recruit, schedule, and mentor all instrumentalists.
• Develop church musicians through coaching and rehearsals.
• Plan weekly music set with Senior Pastor.
• Maintain and update software used for presentation in worship service. This includes lyrics, announcements, sermon notes, etc.
• Organize choir rehearsals and development.
• Responsible for maintenance and servicing of music and sound equipment.
• Work with Technical Team to ensure consistent and high‑quality sound during worship.
• Work alongside Technical Team to ensure new volunteers are recruited, trained, and rotated to promote excellence in worship services.
• Invest in the next generation through education and ministries designed to promote worship in college, youth, and kids’ ministries.
• Manage departmental budget
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor to ensure music aligns with church mission.
• Partner with other local worship leaders for special events and combined worship services.
• Gather and implement volunteer feedback.
• Assist church staff in pastoral care of the congregation (i.e., weddings, funerals, sick visitation, etc.).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience leading worship in a church setting.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Experience using worship‑based technology and tools

Education / Experience

• College degree in related field.
• Seminary degree from a Southern Baptist school is not required but preferred. Practical experience of at least 5 years.
• Ordination preferred but not required.