Worship Minister Beaver Dam Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is seeking a Worship Minister/Leader to guide a multi-generational church in planning and delivering comprehensive music ministry. You will lead worship services, mentor volunteers, and supervise AV and youth/children’s music programs under the Senior Pastor and Music Ministry team.

The role requires strong faith, 5+ years of worship leadership, and a Bachelor’s in music, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Christian with strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with church beliefs.
• Proven experience leading congregational worship, including choirs and praise teams.
• Ability to read sheet music and chart music; proficient with musical leadership across styles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan worship services for a multi-generational church.
• Coach and equip leaders and volunteers in the Music Ministry.
• Oversee production and programming for worship, including AV coordination.
• Develop and manage Music Ministry budget and resources.
• Plan weddings, funerals, and special services with music support.
• Collaborate with Sr. Pastor and ministry staff to align worship with the message.

Skills

Faith in Jesus Christ

Sheet music proficiency

Choir directing

Multi-generational worship

Team leadership

Creative direction

Conductor/instrumental leadership

5+ years worship leadership

Technology in worship

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Master's degree or seminary training preferred

Tools

Audio/Visual equipment

Music software/arrangement tools

Job description

Job Description

The Worship Minister is responsible for leading the church in planning, conducting and evaluating a comprehensive music ministry in a multi-generational church.

Essential Responsibilities:

Worship Leader – serve as an example of Godly living through a lifestyle of authentic worship.

• Commit to ongoing personal spiritual growth to provide our congregation with genuine, Spirit-led leadership in worship.
• Lead the congregation in corporate worship in all worship services and gatherings.
• Provide pastoral care for those who serve in the Music Ministry.

Coach – identify and equip leaders and volunteers in the Music Ministry.

• Rehearse the choir, praise team, and praise instruments on a weekly basis.
• Cooperatively lead in the enlistment, training, and advising of singers, accompanists, and other musicians who serve in the church Music Ministry.
• Coach the leaders of volunteer-led music ministries (audio/visual teams, age graded choirs, praise instrumentalists, ensembles, etc.)

Pastor – serve as an integral part of the Ministry Staff Team.

• Maintain consistent office hours and participate in all staff meetings.
• Seek to disciple individuals within the congregation and be active in evangelism.
• Participate in hospital visitation and guest outreach.
• Be available for occasional night or weekend music ministry events.
• Be available for occasional emergency pastoral care visits.
• Supervise and closely collaborate with the Worship Ministry Assistant.
• Serve as Staff advisor for church committees or ministries as assigned by the Sr. Pastor.

Administrator – faithfully steward the time and resources of the church and its members.

• Develop and manage the annual Music Ministry budget as agreed to and approved by the Finance Committee.
• Purchase and maintain all musical and audio/visual equipment.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Worship Ministry Assistant.
• Supervise the additions and maintenance of the Music Ministry library and equipment, including music materials, supplies, and instruments.
• Stay informed on current music methods, materials, promotions and administration, implementing them as appropriate.
• Arrange and provide music for weddings, funerals, specials projects, ministries, and other church events as requested.
• Assist Sr. Pastor in planning worship services, aligning music with the message when possible.

Producer – oversee elements of production and programming for all corporate worship.

• Coordinate the church Music Ministry with the calendar and emphasis of the church.
• Lead the choirs, musicians and audio/visual teams in worship services.
• Schedule soloists and special groups along with rehearsal times with accompanists.
• Assist in the selection and creative design of slides, graphics, and artwork for music and sermon portions of the worship service.

Qualifications – The Worship Minister/Leader

• The Worship Minister/Leader will possess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
• The Worship Minister/Leader will be spiritually mature and will concur with the church’s statement of faith, as well as its mission, strategy and core values. He will comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws.
• Most importantly, the Worship Minister/Leader must meet the qualifications of I Timothy 3:1-7.
• He must affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 (https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/).
• Must be capable of leading a multi-generational congregation in worship through various styles of music, ranging from classic hymns to current worship music.
• A thorough knowledge of music is required, including the ability to read sheet music and chart music.
• He must be innovative, enthusiastic, and work well in a team environment. Proficiency in leading with an instrument is a plus.
• He must excel at building and leading a choir, praise team, and praise instrumentalists.
• He should have 5+ years of experience leading congregational worship and choirs.
• He must be capable of giving creative direction to all elements of congregational worship, special services, and musical presentations.
• The Worship Minister/Leader will also provide oversight and training for all additional aspects of BDBC Music & Worship Ministries, including audio/visual teams, multimedia productions, and volunteer-led programs (youth choir, children’s choir, senior choir, etc.).
• Technical skills to effectively utilize the necessary equipment and software is required.

Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in music at either the undergraduate or graduate level is required. A master’s degree and/or seminary training is strongly preferred.