New Temple Baptist Church near Dora, Alabama is seeking God’s leadership in finding our Worship Pastor/Leader to fulfill our mission of Reaching Another Generation for the Glory of Jesus Christ. The Worship Pastor/Leader is a spiritual and organizational leader who oversees the worship ministries of New Temple Baptist Church (NTBC) under the oversight of the Senior Pastor. This position is responsible for developing/assisting/leading all music related programs of the church.
This position may be filled as either part-time or full-time, depending on the applicant’s need and qualifications and, as such, actual duties will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s classification as part-time or full-time.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build/strengthen the various teams necessary to carry out the worship areas of NTBC
o Including choir, praise team, musicians and A/V teams
• Plan the corporate worship services of NTBC, utilizing a blended approach of both traditional and contemporary styles of worship music
• Direct/lead all worship related weekly activities and rehearsals, as necessary
• Provide direction for the worship ministry by developing annual goals and budgets
• Participate in the general pastoral care of the congregation, as called upon by the Senior Pastor
• Provide, as needed, music support for events such as church related funerals and weddings.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Ability to read and direct sheet music
• Ability to direct a large choir
• Ability to lead a praise band and praise team
• Must have strong vocal skills
• Prior experience as a worship leader is required
• Prior experience leading other ministries, such as College and Career, is a plus.
• Use of Planning Center and ProPresenter software is a plus
ADMINISTRATIVE:
• Develop and manage the annual budget for the worship/music ministry
• Ensure compliance with copyright laws as it relates to the worship ministries
• Work with A/V Team in the purchase, inventory, store, control, and repair of church multimedia equipment
• Help to identify, recruit and train individuals with the gifts and talents to serve in the church’s music related ministries
• Maintain the music library of the church, including ensuring biblical soundness of the music kept in the library
• Oversee and schedule a highly trained team of technicians who will:
o Develop presentation materials for the worship services
o Operate the sound, video and lighting systems during the service or event
o Live Stream worship services and other special services as needed and ensure legacy copies are maintained
SPIRITUAL GROWTH:
• Be intent on growing in your personal walk with the Lord.
• Faithfully practice the spiritual disciples of Bible study, prayer, worship, stewardship, evangelism, fellowship, and service.
The New Temple Baptist Search Team encourages any applicants that have previously applied for this position before February of 2023 to please reapply.
New Temple Baptist Church respects the privacy of interested applicants. Any resumes received by the NTBC Search Team will remain confidential to our search processes.