Worship Pastor
SBC Executive Committee · Laurel, MS · Today
OTHRFull-time
About the role
Lead, shepherd, and arrange weekly worship services at the church. Collaborate with pastoral staff and church leadership to ensure worship elements support the message and overall service vision.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the arrangement and preparation of worship music.
- Lead rehearsals, providing musical direction for vocalists and instrumentalists.
- Collaborate with pastoral staff to ensure worship elements support the message and overall service vision.
- Coordinate with technical teams to ensure a cohesive worship experience (sound, lighting, and media).
- Recruit, equip, and empower volunteers for worship ministry roles.
- Mentor musicians and vocalists both spiritually and musically.
- Foster a healthy, unified culture among worship team members.
- Attend weekly (or regular) service planning meetings.
- Contribute creative and theological input for services and special events.
- Help coordinate special services (holidays, worship nights, etc.) alongside leadership.
Requirements
- Demonstrates musical proficiency (vocals and/or instruments).
- Strong pastoral heart with a shepherding mindset.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to recruit, lead, and care for volunteers and staff.
- Strong understanding of worship theology and Scripture.
Spiritual Requirements
- Meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9, demonstrating integrity, self-control, humility, and a life above reproach.
- Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in attitude, speech, and actions.
- Demonstrate the importance of Bible study, prayer, evangelism, and Christian fellowship.
- Provide spiritual resources and guidance to those seeking help.