Worship Minister

The Worship Minister/Leader is responsible for leading the church in planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive music ministry in a multi‑generational congregation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an example of godly living through a lifestyle of authentic worship and commit to ongoing personal spiritual growth.
• Lead the congregation in corporate worship for all services and gatherings.
• Provide pastoral care for those who serve in the Music Ministry.
• Identify, equip, and coach leaders and volunteers in the Music Ministry.
• Rehearse the choir, praise team, and praise instruments on a weekly basis.
• Enlist, train, and advise singers, accompanists, and other musicians serving in the church music ministry.
• Coach leaders of volunteer‑led music ministries (audio/visual teams, age‑graded choirs, praise instrumentalists, ensembles, etc.).
• Serve as an integral part of the Ministry Staff Team, maintain consistent office hours, and attend all staff meetings.
• Disciple individuals within the congregation and be active in evangelism, hospital visitation, and guest outreach.
• Be available for occasional night or weekend music ministry events and emergency pastoral care visits.
• Supervise and closely collaborate with the Worship Ministry Assistant.
• Serve as staff advisor for church committees or ministries as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Develop and manage the annual Music Ministry budget as approved by the Finance Committee.
• Purchase and maintain all musical and audio/visual equipment.
• Supervise the additions and maintenance of the Music Ministry library and equipment, including music materials, supplies, and instruments.
• Stay informed on current music methods, materials, promotions, and administration, implementing them as appropriate.
• Arrange and provide music for weddings, funerals, special projects, ministries, and other church events as requested.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in planning worship services, aligning music with the message when possible.
• Oversee elements of production and programming for all corporate worship.
• Coordinate the church music ministry with the calendar and emphasis of the church.
• Lead choirs, musicians, and audio/visual teams in worship services.
• Schedule soloists and special groups, arranging rehearsal times with accompanists.
• Assist in the selection and creative design of slides, graphics, and artwork for music and sermon portions of the worship service.

Qualifications

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; spiritually mature; concurs with the church’s statement of faith, mission, strategy, and core values; complies with all church policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Meets the biblical qualifications of I Timothy 3:1‑7.
• Affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
• Capable of leading a multi‑generational congregation in worship through various styles of music, from classic hymns to current worship songs.
• Thorough knowledge of music, including the ability to read sheet music and charts.
• Innovative, enthusiastic, and effective in a team environment.
• Proficiency in leading with an instrument is a plus.
• Excellent at building and leading a choir, praise team, and praise instrumentalists.
• Minimum of 5 + years experience leading congregational worship and choirs.
• Able to give creative direction to all elements of congregational worship, special services, and musical presentations.
• Will provide oversight and training for all additional aspects of BDBC Music & Worship Ministries, including audio/visual teams, multimedia productions, and volunteer‑led programs (youth choir, children’s choir, senior choir, etc.).
• Technical skills to effectively utilize necessary equipment and software.

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in music at either the undergraduate or graduate level required.
• Master’s degree and/or seminary training strongly preferred.