Worship Pastor Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Madison, Mississippi is seeking a full-time Worship Pastor to lead a vibrant worship culture in a growing church. This role requires strong leadership and musical proficiency, alongside a commitment to the church's mission and vision. Responsibilities include planning and leading worship services, developing worship experiences, and mentoring worship team members. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Music or a related field and 3-5 years of worship ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle congruent with biblical requirements for leaders.
• Strong biblical knowledge and theology of worship.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in worship ministry leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly worship services aligned with church vision.
• Recruit, train, and mentor worship team members.
• Manage worship ministry budget and coordinate equipment needs.

Skills

Leadership

Musical proficiency

Communication

Team management

Worship planning software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music, Worship, or related field

Tools

Music licensing

Sound and lighting technology

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Worship Pastor to join a healthy, growing church averaging 350 in weekly attendance and experiencing steady 4% growth over the past two years. With a $1.8 million renovation underway—featuring a complete overhaul of the worship center and AVL systems—you’ll step into a modern, forward-thinking environment alongside an established praise team, experienced worship band, and a 30+ member choir. Building on this strong foundation, you’ll help lead a vibrant worship culture that advances a clear and compelling vision: to know God, serve others, and reach our community. This full‑time position serves as the primary leader of the church’s worship ministry. This role combines a pastoral heart with musical excellence to serve the spiritual needs of the church family through dynamic, Christ‑centered worship services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly worship services with intentional focus on music selection that aligns with sermons, church vision, and church calendar
• Develop worship experiences that engage diverse age groups and musical preferences while maintaining biblical foundation
• Collaborate closely with senior pastoral staff in comprehensive worship service planning and special church events
• Oversee the planning and execution of seasonal celebrations, concerts, and special worship events
• Recruit, train, and mentor worship team members including vocalists, instrumentalists, and technical volunteers
• Provide spiritual and musical leadership to worship team members including vocalists, instrumentalists, and technical volunteers
• Conduct regular rehearsals and provide ongoing musical development for team members
• Foster a culture of excellence, spiritual growth, and unity within the worship ministry team
• Supervise sound and lighting staff and volunteers to ensure technical excellence in worship services
• Manage worship ministry budget and coordinate equipment needs and maintenance
• Maintain music library, licensing, and copyright compliance
• Coordinate scheduling for all worship ministry activities and personnel
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to worship ministry volunteers and their families
• Facilitate spiritual growth opportunities within the worship team through prayer, Bible study, and mentorship
• Other staff duties as required by leadership

Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5‑9)
• Strong biblical knowledge and theology of worship
• Commitment to the church’s mission, vision, and statement of faith
• Understanding and agreement with Baptist Faith & Message
• A calling to pastoral ministry
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Worship, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3‑5 years’ experience in worship ministry leadership
• Demonstrated musical proficiency in multiple instruments and/or vocal leadership
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with worship planning software and music licensing
• Basic understanding and demonstrated leadership in sound, lighting, and worship technology
• Team‑oriented self‑starter with proven ability to manage multiple leaders simultaneously
• Creative vision balanced with practical implementation skills
• Flexibility to adapt worship while maintaining theological integrity
• Heart for mentoring and developing emerging worship leaders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• This is a full‑time position of approximately 40 hours/week to include Sunday mornings, Wednesday rehearsals and regular office hours

To apply, please submit your résumé, cover letter, and links to video samples to [e-mail]