ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF WORSHIP (PRIMARY) PART-TIME FOR ONLY WORSHIP; OPTIONAL FULL-TIME WITH ADDITIONAL ROLES

About the role

Ino Baptist Church is a growing, family-oriented Southern Baptist congregation with approximately 500 in weekly attendance. Our desire is to glorify Christ through biblically faithful preaching, vibrant discipleship, and worship that is both spiritually engaging and musically excellent.

We value multi-generational worship that blends the richness of traditional hymns with the freshness of modern worship songs, all rooted in Scripture and centered on the gospel.

This is a pastoral role—requiring both musical excellence and a shepherd’s heart.

Primary Responsibilities

• Worship Leadership

• Plan and lead weekly worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor
• Lead congregational worship blending contemporary music and traditional hymns
• Ensure all worship elements align with sound biblical theology and church vision
• Lead Sunday services and special events (revivals, holidays, etc.)

• Choir Ministry

• Direct and shepherd a large adult choir (approx. 100 voices)
• Plan and lead weekly rehearsals
• Select music that supports sermon themes and seasonal emphases
• Invest in the spiritual growth of choir members

• Orchestra & Instrumental Ministry

• Lead and coordinate a small orchestra (10–15 members)
• Arrange/select music for choir and instrumental accompaniment
• Recruit, develop, and disciple instrumentalists

• Team Development & Administration

• Recruit, train, and disciple worship ministry volunteers
• Cover scheduling for musicians, vocalists, and tech teams
• Oversee worship ministry systems, resources, and budget
• Work alongside media/tech teams to ensure distraction-free services
• Supervise ministry assistant (if applicable)

• Spiritual & Pastoral Leadership

• Model a growing, personal relationship with Christ
• Provide pastoral care and discipleship to ministry members
• Foster unity, humility, and Christ-centered service

Additional Responsibilities (Full-Time Candidates)

• Discipleship & Education

• Help develop and implement a comprehensive, age-graded discipleship strategy
• Oversee Life Groups/Sunday School and discipleship programs
• Train and equip leaders, teachers, and volunteers
• Lead new member assimilation and membership classes
• Coordinate church-wide equipping events (marriage, parenting, men’s/women’s ministry)

• Information Technology & Media

• Provide oversight and vision for church technology systems (audio, video, lighting, livestream, and IT infrastructure)
• Coordinate and support media/tech volunteers and team leaders
• Ensure reliable operation of worship technology, livestream platforms, and presentation software
• Assist in evaluating, implementing, and maintaining church management software, databases, and digital communication tools
• Help strengthen the church’s digital presence (website, streaming, online engagement) in alignment with ministry goals
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues and coordinate with outside vendors when needed
• Promote excellence and consistency in all technical aspects of worship and communication

Qualifications

• Spiritual

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a call to ministry
• Mets biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
• Affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Demonstrates a life of integrity, humility, and spiritual discipline

• Musical

• Strong vocal ability and platform leadership
• Proficiency in piano or guitar preferred
• Experience directing choirs and instrumental ensembles
• Ability to read music and/or lead from charts

• Leadership & Technical Aptitude

• Proven ability to lead and grow a worship ministry
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in unity with staff and church leadership
• Familiarity with worship technology, media systems, or IT infrastructure is a plus (for expanded roles)

• Heart for both excellence and congregational participation

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a church of similar size or larger
• Formal education a plus, but not required
• Background in blended worship (modern + hymns)
• Familiarity with choir/orchestral arrangements
• Experience in a Southern Baptist or like-minded context
• Experience with church technology, livestreaming, or IT systems (preferred for full-time expanded role)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume
• Personal testimony of salvation and calling to ministry
• Video samples or links of leading worship (if available)
• References

Please send all materials to: dbranch@inobaptist.com

Join us as we seek to glorify Christ, disciple believers, and lead our church in worship that honors the Lord and reaches the next generation.