First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort, Alabama is seeking a full time Minister of Music. Our church, established in 1911, is a traditional Southern Baptist Congregation of approximately 275 resident members in the heart of the beautiful Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The primary role will be to coordinate and oversee the music and worship ministries of our church, to plan and conduct our worship services on Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night, along with joining our pastor in ministering to the individual needs of our congregation and community. Please have your resume submitted by June 30, 2024.
Job Responsibilities
Direct the planning, coordination, operation and evaluation of a comprehensive music ministry.
Coordinate the church music ministry with the calendar and emphases of the church.
Work with the music committee in determining goals, organization, leadership, facilities, administration process for the music ministry.
Inform the pastor in planning congregational services of the church.
Supervise the work of all music leaders in the music ministry, including ensuring all leaders working with minors to complete background checks, and Ministry Safe training.
Supervise maintenance of and additions to the music library and equipment, provide musical materials, supplies, instruments, and other music equipment for the use in the church’s ministry.
Stay informed on current music methods, materials, promotion and administration, utilizing them where appropriate.
Coordinate the choir, instrumentalists and vocalist in groups or as individuals.
Prepare and manage the annual budget to be recommended to the Finance Committee.
Maintain current copyright licensing as required and ensure that all songs do not infringe on any copyright laws.
Attend all church council meetings and schedule all music events on the church calendar.
Attend all worship services, unless pre-approved by the pastor. Schedule a replacement leader in your absence and notify the pastor and the Personnel Committee Chairmen of the replacement. Make a monthly report at the church business meetings.
Be available to assist with weddings and funerals upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned by the pastor.
Qualifications and Experience
2 years of experience in leading worship
Major or minor degree in music preferred
Proficient in reading music
Undergo required background check
Ordained, or willing to be ordained, as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, prefer Southern Baptist
Uphold and adhere to the First Baptist Church constitution, bylaws and the operations manual.