Worship Pastor

Nashville Public Radio; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverchase Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Worship Pastor to lead its music ministry. This role involves overseeing worship services, managing volunteers, and supporting the Senior Pastor in fostering a worship environment that glorifies God. Candidates should possess strong musical abilities, education in theology or music, and a commitment to Christian ministry.

Qualifications

• Personal sense of calling to Christian ministry.
• Strong vocal and instrumental skills.
• Demonstrates the Fruits of the Spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead all music programs and worship services.
• Train and manage volunteer worship teams.
• Develop annual music ministry budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Musical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

High School Diploma (3 years removed)

Job description

Riverchase Baptist Church

Department: Worship and Music Ministry

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Job Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Effective Date: Immediately

Office: 1st Floor- Worship and Music Ministry Office

Summary

The Worship Pastor is responsible to Riverchase Baptist Church, under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, for the weekly and seasonal planning and execution of the worship service and overall music ministry of RBC, consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategies of Riverchase Baptist Church. The Worship Pastor provides direct supervision to the Worship Ministry Assistant and Accompanist and is responsible for the pastoral care of those who serve in the music ministry of RBC. At its core, the Worship Pastor should lead the members of the worship team, choir, and the congregation of RBC to Glorify God and Make Disciples through the ministry of music.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

Provide leadership for all music programs of Riverchase Baptist Church

Provide primary worship leadership in the weekly worship services

Shepherd, train, manage, and care for the volunteer worship teams

Oversee the production of weekly and seasonal worship services, including the volunteer audio/visual staff

Develop a process to regularly identify and deploy new volunteers in music ministry of RBC

Develop a process to identify and deploy musical gifts in children and youth

With the Senior Pastor, develop a vision for the musical programming that furthers the mission of RBC

Work with the Senior Pastor to ensure that relevant music and worship undergird the preaching and teaching ministries of the church through doctrinal soundness

Maintain music ministry physical spaces (classrooms, welcome areas, storage spaces, instruments, and other equipment).

Maintain music ministry digital spaces (website, newsletter, social media accounts)

Develop an annual music ministry budget and work within that budget

Attend staff meetings and retreats as required.

Support the Office of the Senior Pastor as requested.

Other Responsibilities

Provide pastoral counseling to members as requested

Perform weddings and funerals as requested and available

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

Qualifications

A personal sense of calling from God to Christian ministry in general and specifically to Music Ministry

Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Riverchase Baptist Church.

A maturing Christian who demonstrates the Fruits of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer and sabbath.

The proven ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.

The proven ability to think strategically and creatively work with approved ministry models and paradigms.

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates strong vocal and instrumental skills

Proficiency in reading music

Knowledge of Christian music across styles and generations

Education And Experience

3 years removed from High School

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Ability to pass church approved background check