Worship Pastor

Founders Ministries, Inc.; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Founders Ministries, Inc. seeks a Worship Pastor to shepherd the congregation, equip believers for spiritual maturity, and lead family and youth ministry with a Gospel-centered focus.

The role emphasizes strong biblical teaching and pastoral care in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and volunteers. The position requires a Master of Divinity, Reformed theology alignment, and a heart for discipling the next generation.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to personal spiritual growth.
• MDiv from seminary is required.
• Reformed in soteriology and aligned with Abstract of Principles and BF&M 2000.
• Committed congregationalist valuing local church governance and mission.
• Strong theological and biblical teaching ability with faithful expository ministry.
• Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, and family care.
• Training or experience in biblical counseling (ACBC or equivalent preferred).
• Relational, approachable, and gifted in equipping others for ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide theologically robust preaching and teaching aligned with doctrinal commitments.
• Preach in the Sunday morning service approximately once a month (or as assigned).
• Lead Bible studies, discipleship classes, or training to deepen theology.
• Teach and care for youth weekly in partnership with the Lead Pastor.
• Offer biblical counseling for marriages, parents, and families.
• Lead Sunday Service Music and assist in pastoral care and church-wide discipleship.

Skills

Theological teaching

Youth ministry

Discipleship

Pastoral care

Biblical counseling

Team leadership

Education

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Tools

ACBC training

Job description

Position Overview

The Worship Pastor will serve as a key shepherd within the church, responsible for equipping believers for spiritual maturity, caring for families, and discipling the next generation. This role requires a strong theological foundation, a shepherd's heart, and the ability to teach God's Word faithfully while fostering family and youth ministry. The Worship Pastor will report directly to the Lead Pastor and work collaboratively with the church staff, elders, and volunteers.

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching

Provide theologically robust preaching and teaching in alignment with the church's doctrinal commitments.
Preach in the Sunday morning service approximately once a month (or as assigned).
Assist in leading Bible studies, discipleship classes, or training opportunities to strengthen theological depth among members.

Youth & Family Discipleship

Provide weekly teaching and care for the youth (middle school and high school).
Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to share responsibilities for youth ministry (teaching, events, mentoring).
Equip parents to be the primary disciplers of their children, offering resources and training for family discipleship at home.
Organize youth gatherings, retreats, and mission/service opportunities that build gospel maturity and community.

Marriage Family Counseling

Offer biblical counseling for marriages, parents, and families throughout the week.
Develop preventative care ministries (premarital counseling, parenting classes, marriage enrichment events).
Walk alongside families in times of crisis with gospel-centered care.
Train and resource lay leaders to help carry out counseling and family care in the church.

Other Duties

Lead Sunday Service Music. We listed music as other duties but named the position worship pastor because our hope is not for a person who merely leads music. Instead, we see music as just a smaller part of the greater role of pastoring the flock.
Assist in pastoral care, visitation, and church-wide discipleship initiatives.
Support and participate in the overall vision and mission of the church.
Attend staff meetings, elder meetings (as appropriate), and leadership retreats.
Shepherd volunteers and ministry leaders within youth and family ministries.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to personal spiritual growth.
• Master of Divinity (MDiv) from seminary (required).
• Reformed in soteriology and in agreement with the Abstract of Principles and the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• A committed congregationalist in ecclesiology, valuing the role of the local church in governance and mission.
• Strong theological and biblical teaching ability with a track record of faithful expository ministry.
• Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, and family care.
• Training or experience in biblical counseling (ACBC or equivalent preferred).
• Relational, approachable, and gifted in equipping others for ministry.

Three Core Priorities

• Theological Robustness - Capable of faithful, doctrinally sound preaching and teaching (including Sunday morning preaching monthly).
• Youth Discipleship - Shepherding, teaching, and mentoring youth weekly while partnering with the Lead Pastor in shaping the next generation.
• Marriage & Family Care - Providing ongoing biblical counseling and discipleship for families, strengthening marriages and equipping parents.