Overview:
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist church committed to glorifying God through both Word and worship is seeking a dedicated and passionate Part-Time Worship Pastor to lead and oversee our music ministry. The Worship Pastor will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading worship services that include a mix of traditional and contemporary Christian music. The ideal candidate will have a heart for worship, strong musical skills, and the ability to work with a variety of musical styles to create an atmosphere of praise and reverence.
Responsibilities:
- Worship Leadership:
- Lead meaningful worship during Sunday morning services.
- Plan and organize the worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor and other staff members to ensure a seamless flow of worship, including music, scripture readings, and prayer.
- Lead the congregation in worship with a focus on Christ-centered and biblically grounded music.
- Music Coordination:
- Oversee and direct the church’s music ministry, including the praise team, instrumentalists, children’s performances, vacation Bible school, community events, weddings, and funerals.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers for the music ministry, ensuring that each musician and vocalist is equipped for their role.
- Schedule and lead weekly rehearsals for the praise team and instrumentalists.
- Work with the church’s sound and media teams to ensure that worship services are well supported by appropriate audio and visual elements.
- Song Selection and Planning:
- Select and prepare worship songs that align with the church’s mission and theological stance.
- Plan and coordinate special music for seasonal services such as Christmas, Easter, and other church events.
- Ensure the music selections are biblically sound and theologically appropriate.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with the Senior Pastor to ensure the music complements the theme and message of the sermon.
- Regularly communicate with the music ministry volunteers and other team members to ensure they are well-prepared and supported.
- Maintain a positive and encouraging relationship with the congregation, ensuring the music ministry is approachable and welcoming for all ages and backgrounds.
- Administrative Duties:
- Prepare an annual budget for approval from the Finance and Budget Committee as well as manage said budget for the ministry, once approved.
- Coordinate and oversee any music-related events or performances, including community outreach or special worship services.
- Prepare music slides in tandem with the media team for all services or events.
- Monitor the purchasing, maintenance, and replacement of all music-related equipment, supplies and materials.
Perform other duties as agreed upon, and as directed by the Pastor.
Qualifications:
- A strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for leading others in worship.
- Proficient in playing at least one instrument (piano, guitar, etc.) and vocally skilled.
- Ability to lead and inspire others in worship, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Comfortable with various musical genres, including traditional hymns, gospel, contemporary Christian music, and praise songs.
- A heart for serving the church community and a willingness to work with volunteers of all ages.
Schedule & Compensation:
- This is a part-time position; Sunday and Wednesday are workdays.
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a brief statement of faith, and any relevant ministry experience to Pastor Chris Kinzler at ckinzler@pleasantgrovelr.org and he will forward it to the Worship Search Team. Please include references and any relevant audio or video samples of your worship leadership if available.