Worship Pastor

The Church Co; Tyler (TX); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A community-focused church in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a pastor to lead and supervise Worship and Broadcast ministries. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in worship leadership, an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ, and strong musical skills. Responsibilities include planning worship services, coordinating with church staff, and shepherding volunteer musicians. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the church community.

Formación

• 5+ years’ experience leading a worship ministry.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to engage volunteers.
• Experience with sound boards and video editing is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and direct the Worship and Broadcast ministries.
• Plan and conduct corporate worship services.
• Coordinate the worship ministry with church activities.

Conocimientos

Authentic relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord

Ability to shepherd volunteer musicians

Administrative ability to organize and coordinate

Strong team player

Attested musical skills

Educación

Ordained minister

Master’s degree in music or theology

Descripción del empleo

Description

Job Summary

A pastor/shepherd who will lead and supervise all aspects of the Worship and Broadcast ministries to help Green Acres Baptist Church (GABC) fulfill its vision of “Transforming Lives with the Truth of Jesus Christ.”

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise the recruiting, training, and work of leadership needed for the church worship ministry, including grade-level choir directors, instrumental directors, worship leaders, sponsors, and accompanists for the church and its various ministries.
• Plan and direct corporate worship services for the church. Develop plans for improving congregational engagement in all services and departments; assist the Lead Pastor in planning, conducting, and evaluating the worship services of the church; and advise church members on music in the home, weddings, funerals, and special ministries of the church.
• Collaborate with GABC staff and ministry volunteers to develop music leadership; give guidance to music used in all church ministries; and participate in the visitation ministry of the church.
• Meet with the GABC Executive Staff to discuss, plan, and coordinate ministries that affect the overall church body.
• Supervise and direct the development and implementation of a program designed to involve GABC in communicating the gospel through various media outlets.
• Supervise the Broadcast ministry and provide direction, vision, and promote leadership among the Broadcast ministry personnel.
• Supervise the Broadcast ministry in such administrative duties as: annual budget, purchase of equipment and supplies, personnel, maintenance, church policies, committees, and related functions, and development of volunteer leadership.
• Meet weekly with the Broadcast ministry staff to plan, coordinate, and develop the ministries of the department, including sound, lighting, and television.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Report to Lead Pastor for the development and promotion of a comprehensive church music program in all areas of church life.
• Coordinate the worship ministry with the ministries’ emphases of the church.
• Plan, organize, direct, and promote a year-round grade-level music program for the entire church. Such program will include, but not be limited to, vocals and instrumental ensembles.
• Request from the church through established channels needed resources (personnel, time, space, equipment, finances, materials, and music).
• Perform and/or assign such administrative duties as are required, including the following:

1. Keep appropriate records.
2. Prepare and submit an annual worship ministry budget to the Finance Committee and operate the worship ministry program within the limitations of the annual budget.
3. Purchase music equipment and supplies according to the budget and policies of the church.
4. Supervise maintenance and use of the music library, musical instruments.
5. Implement church-approved policies and oversee worship ministry and broadcast personnel.
6. Give direction to a worship ministry discipleship program that includes both regular and prospective members for various activities in the worship ministry.

• Stay up to date with developments in the field of worship leadership.
• Work to ensure the Worship and Broadcast ministries align with the GABC vision statement.
• As an ordained minister of the gospel, he is legally qualified to perform wedding ceremonies and will assist with other pastoral duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor. Such duties will include hospital visitation, funerals, and counseling.
• Accept other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Authentic relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Lives a lifestyle of servant-leadership displayed before God and the church.
• Ability to shepherd volunteer musicians and members of the church.
• Love and respect for people.
• Attested musical skills and competence.
• Administrative ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians and team members.
• Strong team player with the rest of the staff and congregation.
• Committed to the church's vision, leadership, and people.
• Dependable, responsible, self-motivated, and creative.
• Possess the ability to lead worship and to train others as individual and team worship leaders.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ordained minister.
• Master’s degree in music or theology.
• 5+ years’ experience leading a worship ministry.
• Experience with technical aspects of contemporary services: for example, sound boards, theater lights, video editing, etc.—a plus.
• Possess ability in a wide range of styles, including Christian classics (hymns), but with a focus on contemporary music.
• Professional quality keyboard or guitar player.
• Experience composing, arranging, writing, and sequencing music.
• Experience producing and directing special events, musicians, and programs.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, directing musicians.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to travel.Must be able to use hands and feet to lead, direct music.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Green Acres Baptist Church an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, veteran, or disability status.