Worship Pastor Southside Baptist Church

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Continuing education opportunities

Professional development

Sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is seeking a Worship Pastor to cultivate a vibrant culture of worship that leads people into a deeper understanding of biblical worship. The Worship Pastor will lead Gospel-centered services, recruit and develop team members, and collaborate with church staff to uphold ministry objectives.

The role requires strong musical competence and a commitment to discipleship within a multigenerational setting. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Meets biblical male qualifications for pastoral leadership as outlined in 1 Tim 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Ability to lead contemporary congregational worship within a multigenerational church context.
• Demonstrates a heart for developing the next generation through worship ministries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan Gospel-centered weekend worship services encouraging authentic worship.
• Recruit, disciple, and develop worship team members and volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and staff to support the church's mission.

Skills

Biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership

Competence in vocal and instrumental music

Engaging stage presence

Leadership development

Recruiting and training musicians

Modern worship technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Seminary-level theological training

Job description

Our Worship Pastor

We desire to worship God in both Spirit and Truth. The Worship Pastor will cultivate a vibrant and Christ-centered culture of worship that leads people into a deeper understanding and practice of authentic biblical worship. We are seeking a man who is living for the Kingdom of God, committed to making disciples, and eager to build a worship ministry that impacts generations for Christ.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and plan Gospel-centered weekend worship services that encourage authentic congregational worship and align with the teaching ministry of the church.
• Recruit, disciple, and develop worship team members, musicians, vocalists, and production volunteers.
• Build and maintain sustainable systems for volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and leadership development.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor and staff team to support the overall mission, vision, and ministry objectives of Southside Baptist Church.
• Lead the planning and execution of special services and events, including Christmas, Easter, Night of Worship gatherings, and other seasonal ministry opportunities.
• Provide leadership and oversight for worship, choir, band, audio/visual, production, and livestream ministries.
• Support and develop children's and student worship ministries while helping identify and mentor the next generation of worship leaders.
• Ensure all worship ministries operate with excellence, organization, and a commitment to spiritual health and discipleship.

Key Qualifications

• Meets the biblical male qualifications for pastoral leadership as outlined in 1 Tim 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Holds to a doctrinal position consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Competence in vocal and instrumental music.
• Exhibits an engaging and authentic stage presence that encourages congregational participation.
• Prioritizes discipleship, leadership development, and volunteer engagement.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and shepherd musicians, vocalists, production teams, a worship choir, and volunteers.
• Ability to lead contemporary congregational worship within a multigenerational church context.
• Supports and champions the overall mission, vision, and values of Southside.
• Possesses organizational and administrative abilities necessary to lead a growing worship ministry.
• Has experience planning and coordinating worship services in collaboration with pastoral staff.
• Demonstrates a heart for developing the next generation through student and children’s worship ministries.
• Has experience with modern worship technology, including ProPresenter, sound, lighting, livestream, and video systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Seminary-level theological training preferred.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions, paid vacation, continuing education opportunities, professional development, and a sabbatical after five years of service.