Church: SUMMERTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH
Job Title: Pastor of Worship and Media Arts
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Position Status: Full Time
Who We Are:
Summertown Baptist Church is a community church with about 225-275 active and growing attenders located a little over one hour south of Nashville TN. We are seeing healthy growth with people moving into our beautiful community from the Nashville area, as well as from many moving in from across the US. We are a Baptist congregation which is committed to glorifying God and making disciples in our community and the world. We are a financially healthy church with no debt and mature leadership of both staff and lay leadership. Our growing community is a relaxed and peaceful small town with great schools, and we are also close to Columbia, Franklin and Nashville TN for creative music opportunities.
Who We are Searching for:
We are seeking a called, skilled and gifted Pastor of Worship and Media Arts. This role will serve the church by leading meaningful worship, developing a strong music arts program and overseeing media and technology to enhance the ministry’s reach and impact. You will have a lot of freedom to grow a program as the Lord leads. The ideal candidate will be a spiritually mature man meeting the character requirements for a elder/deacon, a man called by God with a heart for worship, strong musical and technical skills, and the ability to shepherd and develop a team of fellow worshippers. We would love to find a music and arts creator who has a passion for writing and producing music.
Worship Leadership (60%)
- Plan, coordinate, and lead worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor, ensuring alignment with the church’s vision, theology, and doctrine.
- Select and arrange music that is biblically sound, blending traditional hymns and contemporary songs to lead the congregation into worship. (Preferred styles would be Shane and Shane:HYMNS, Andrew Peterson, Rend Collective, Celtic Worship, and Rich Mullins (UnPlugged style, leaning acoustic)
- Lead and direct the worship team, including vocalists, instrumentalists, and choir, fostering spiritual growth and musical excellence. (Currently piano and cello instrumentalists with potential for more)
- Foster and develop Youth and Childrens worship music ministries. Provide and Recommend training opportunities for those seeking to grow in musical ability.
- Oversee rehearsal schedules and ensure preparedness for worship services and special events.
Pastoral and Administrative Duties (25%)
- Provide pastoral care to worship team members, fostering a sense of community and discipleship.
- Provide Pastoral care for membership as needed, including teaching and personal ministry.
- Participate in pastoral staff meetings, contributing to the overall vision and mission of the church.
- Manage the worship and media ministry budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
- Collaborate with other ministry leaders to support church-wide events and initiatives.
- Engage in personal spiritual growth through prayer, Bible study, and participation in the life of the church.
Media and Technology Oversight (15%)
- Lead the media arts ministry, including audio, video, and live streaming, to ensure quality production for in-person and online worship services.
- Manage and maintain media equipment, including sound systems, projectors, cameras, and software, ensuring functionality and recommending upgrades as needed.
- Train and equip media team volunteers to operate equipment effectively and serve with excellence.
- Oversee the church’s online presence, social media content, and website updates.
- Create or coordinate multimedia content (e.g., sermon graphics, promotional videos, worship slides)
Qualifications:
- A committed follower of Christ with a testimony of faith and a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards.
- Ordained or eligible for ordination within the Baptist tradition.
- Education and/or Experience in worship arts, music skills, AV Technology and ministry.
- 1+ years of experience leading worship in a church or regular ministry setting.
- Proficiency in musical performance with good vocal ability and at least one lead instrument (piano/keys or guitar) and the ability to read music and lead vocal and instrument rehearsals.
- Strong technical knowledge of Live AV systems, streaming platforms, recording arts and media production.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with ability to inspire and equip volunteers.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to a multigenerational congregation.
Core Competencies:
- Spiritual Maturity: Demonstrates a deep faith, humility, and commitment to prayer and biblical truth.
- Worship Leadership: Creates authentic, God-centered worship experiences that engage the congregation.
- Team Building: Recruits, trains, and motivates volunteers to serve with passion and excellence.
- Technical Proficiency: Effectively manages media and technology to enhance ministry impact.
- Creativity: Brings innovation to worship and media while respecting church traditions.
Working Conditions:
- Under direct supervision of the Senior Pastor for accountability and ministry alignment.
- Regular office hours (Full Time) with flexibility required for evening rehearsals, weekend services, and special events.
- Must be available to lead worship for Sunday/Wednesday services and major church events.
- Occasional travel for conferences, training, or retreats may be required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Full Time (Plus Parsonage Housing) (average 40-45 hours per week - depending on pay and agreement)
- Parsonage is a freshly remodeled 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home connected to Church grounds.
- Use of Church vehicle for ministry purposes.
To Apply:
Please submit the following to info@stownbaptist.org :
- A cover letter expressing your interest and fit for the role.
- A current resume detailing relevant experience and education.
- Links to video samples of you leading worship and/or examples of media projects (if applicable).
- Contact information for three professional or ministry-related references.
Applications will be accepted until September 31st, 2025. We prayerfully are seeking God’s guidance in this process and look forward to connecting with candidates who share our passion for worship and ministry.